Welcome to Great Southern Studios Production Hub
Our Offices
Our offices provide the perfect environment for creativity and efficiency, ensuring your project runs smoothly from start to finish
At Great Southern Studios, we offer state-of-the-art production offices and facilities in the heart of Mt Eden, Auckland. Whether you're producing a gripping drama series or an engaging reality TV show, our dedicated spaces are designed to meet the needs of international and local production teams.
Our Location
Located in the vibrant suburb of Mt Eden, our offices are easily accessible and situated in one of Auckland's most sought-after areas. Mt Eden offers a blend of convenience and charm, with its proximity to the city centre, excellent transport links, and a range of local amenities, including cafes, restaurants, and parks.
Our Facilities
Our production offices are equipped with everything you need to manage your production effectively. From pre-production planning to edit suites, our facilities support every stage of the production process - (but we are not a post house FYI!).
Spacious Workspaces
Open-plan offices and private meeting rooms to accommodate your team
High-Speed Internet: Reliable and fast internet connectivity for seamless communication and data transfer
Editing Suites: State-of-the-art editing suites (Avid) equipped with the latest software and technology
Conference Rooms: Fully equipped conference rooms for meetings, presentations, and script readings
Relaxation Areas: Comfortable lounges and break areas (indoors and outdoors) for your team to unwind
IT Support: IT experts to assist with technical issues and ensure all systems run smoothly
Security: 24/7 security to ensure the safety of your team and equipment
Access: Centrally located, with on-site parking and loading dock
Great Southern Studios has comprehensive production support services to ensure your project is a success.
Production Support Services
Drama Production Services
With 23 years of experience in the industry, we have mastered the art of producing high-quality drama series. We are doing it - so we know our stuff!
You are welcome to work with our team as we share our knowledge and guarantee an enjoyable and successful shoot.
Great Southern Studios is a leading drama maker in New Zealand, with four premium drama productions in 2024, including the major series The Ridge with the BBC and SKY NZ; Friends Like Her with Warner Bros. Discovery and Fifth Season; n00b with Warner Bros. Discovery and Oble (France) and Spinal Destination with Hat Trick and SKY NZ. We also created and produced the recent award winning hit, One Lane Bridge for AMC (USA) and TVNZ - which sold to 42 countries worldwide.
Reality & Factual Production Services
Great Southern Studios is an award winning and leading producer of reality and factual television in New Zealand and the world.
We have just completed a major reality adventure series for Warner Bros. Discovery worldwide, starring Vinnie Jones, called Tracked. Tracked was a technical, high risk series involving contestants left in the wild for many days and illustrates our ability to execute high budget reality series safely and to world class productions standards. It involved a crew of 300. It was produced and delivered safely and successfully. We also made the award winning and acclaimed Netflix series, The Casketeers, The Apprentice NZ and; My Restaurant Rules NZ; - we’ve even made Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
We have many factual and reality shows in production - so we invite you to tap into our expertise. Our clients currently include the BBC, Netflix, SBS (Australia), Arte (France), AMC (USA) ... and of course locally TVNZ, TV3 and Sky.
Production Support Services
We are NZ’s largest locally-owned company. But we operate globally - and we know our backyard: great knowledge, great people, great resources and facilities.
Our Production Support Services include:
Casting and Talent Management
Casting: Assistance in finding and casting local actors and extras to bring your project to life
Talent Management: Managing talent requirements, including contracts, schedules, and accommodations
Crew and Equipment
Crew Sourcing: We provide experienced local crew members, from directors of photography to sound engineers
Equipment Rental: Access to state-of-the-art filming equipment and technical support
Location Scouting and Permitting
Location Scouting: Our team finds and secures ideal filming locations tailored to your script’s requirements
Permitting: We handle all necessary permits, licences, and permissions, ensuring a hassle-free production process
Logistics and Scheduling
Production Logistics: Comprehensive planning and coordination of all production logistics, including transportation and catering
Scheduling: Detailed scheduling to ensure efficient use of time and resources, keeping your project on track
Accommodation and Transportation
Lodging: Arrangements for all accommodation needs, including luxury lodges for VIPs and budget friendly options for crew
Transportation: Coordinating domestic flights, rental cars, and drivers for seamless logistics
Customs Clearance and Security
Customs Clearance: Facilitating the import and export of equipment and props, ensuring smooth customs processes
Security: Providing security services to ensure the safety of your crew, talent, and equipment
Budgeting and Financial Management
Budgeting: Detailed budgeting services to keep your project within financial limits
Financial Management: Negotiating rates with vendors and suppliers, managing expenses, and ensuring financial transparency
Work Visa Assistance
Visa Assistance: Helping international crew and cast obtain the necessary work visas to ensure compliance with New Zealand immigration laws.
We also have close relationships with all key government entities including the NZ Film Commission, New Zealand on Air and The Department of Conservation. With crucial access to our National Parks via the government agency DOC, and relationships with local Māori entities, that must be involved and respected throughout production. We have an internal Head of Indigenous Productions, providing the advice needed for the best possible route to production. This is an important aspect of New Zealand production, and as the largest producer of Māori content in New Zealand we take this aspect of our business very seriously.
Why us?
Why Choose Great Southern Studios?
Choosing Great Southern Studios means partnering with a team that understands the unique demands of Drama, Reality and Factual Television Production. Our Mt Eden facilities are designed to foster creativity and productivity, ensuring your project is delivered on time and within budget.
Ready to take your production to the next level? Contact Great Southern Studios to learn more about our production offices and spaces in Mt Eden, Auckland.
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