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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