Filmtec

We have a dedicated pool of highly skilled technicians available. These include:

Hamish McIntyre

Hamish is an extremely versatile and experienced technician who has had an extensive career in the film industry in New Zealand and overseas.

Hamish's credits include:

                Camera Operator:

                The Knock
                Not Only But Always (2004)
                Fearless (1999) — Second Unit
                Conquest (1999)
                South Pacific Adventures
                NZ Tourist & Publicity Documentary
                ACC Commercial

                Additional Photography:

                Highway 61 (1991) — Camera Operator, Key Grip
                The Best Man

                Key Grip (New Zealand)

                The Waterhorse (2006) — Second Unit
                Out of the Blue(2006)
                River Queen (2005)
                Not Only But Always (2004)
                Without a Paddle (2004)
                My Gardner
                Perfect Strangers (2003)
                Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001–2003)
                Lost World (2001)
                Heavenly Creatures (1994)
                Bread and Roses (1994)

                Key Grip (features shot in Canada)

                Dance Me Outside (1995)
                Indian Summer (1993) — Dolly Grip
                Highway 61 (1991)
                Silhouette
                Cafe Romeo (1992)
                Ski School (1991)

                Plus extensive commercials between 1982 – 2009

Melissa Ririnui

Melissa has been working in New Zealand film and television industry for nine years. During this time she has worked as a Key Grip, Best Girl Grip, and Dolly Grip. A diverse and lateral thinker Melissa’s level headed calm and professional manner is widely respected amongst her peers.

Melissa’s credits include:

Maurice Kapua aka ‘Moose’

As a commercial diver (construction diver class 3) ‘Moose’ brings to the team a wealth of experience in welding and engineering. His skills are widely utilised and he is a valued member of the team.

Moose’s credits include:

                The Waterhorse (2006) — SPFX Diver
                Black Sheep (2006) — Grip
                Xmen3 (2006) — NZ VFX Element Unit, Grip
                The Legend of Zorro (2005) — Train Miniature Shoot, Grip
                Eagle vs Shark (2005) — Best Boy Grip
                King Kong (2005) — 2nd Unit Miniatures, Grip

Tony Reed

Tony has worked in the New Zealand film industry for five years as a Grip and Motion Control Grip. With a BSc, a background in engineering and science and over ten years working with computers, communications systems and motion control. Tony has designed and built various apparatus for special effects — including a timed sequence detonator system, various servo controlled robotics and motion control systems as well as general electronics.

Tony's credits include:

               Water Horse (2006)
               King Kong (2005) — Second unit miniatures
               The Legend of Zorro (2005)
               Lord of The Rings Trilogy (2001–2003), 2nd Unit Miniatures