This Is New Zealand
This is New Zealand is a documentary film showcasing New Zealand scenery that was produced by the New Zealand National Film Unit for screening at the World Expo in Osaka in 1970.
The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Karelia Suite. Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen.
In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014.
Awards
- Bronze worldmedal (2007), New York Festivals Film and Video Competition (a competition for advertising films).[1][2]
References
- ^ "NZ film takes bronze medal in New York". The New Zealand Herald. NZPA. 3 February 2007. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ^ Stuart, Hamish (6 February 2007). "Remastered 70's NZ film wins New York award". The New Zealand Herald. NZPA. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
External links
- New York Festivals website
- Winners page from New York Festivals
- Hugh Macdonald Films
- This is New Zealand at NZ On Screen includes a 3-minute excerpt.
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