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NZAT - Agency Articles - 8 minutes read
Acting in New Zealand Film, TV & Commercials — How to Start Your Career With NZAT
NZAT represents actors for commercial and supporting roles in New Zealand film, TV, and advertising. Here's an honest guide to what each role involves and how to get started.
NZAT - Agency Articles - 10 minutes read
Stunt Performer in New Zealand — How NZAT Can Help You Get in Front of the Right People
NZAT doesn't represent stunt performers — we recommend them.
NZAT - Agency Articles - 7 minutes read
Are You a High-Level Athlete or Skilled Performer? Film and TV Productions in New Zealand Need You
Surfer, sprinter, gymnast, rock climber, rugby or hockey player, dirt biker, skater? NZ film and TV productions regularly seek real athletes and skilled performers for specific roles.
NZAT - Agency Articles - 9 minutes read
What Is an Action Extra in Film and TV? An Honest Guide for New Zealand
If you have a background in sport, martial arts, dance, or fitness — action extra work on New Zealand film and TV sets could be the perfect entry point into the screen industry.
NZAT - Agency Articles - 8 minutes read
What Is a Picture Double or Body Double in Film and TV? An Honest Guide for New Zealand
Body doubles and picture doubles are used on almost every professional production — but few people know what the role actually involves.
NZAT - Agency Articles - 8 minutes read
What Is a Stand In on a Film or TV Set? An Honest Guide to the Role in New Zealand
What Is a Stand In on a Film Set in New Zealand? | NZAT
NZAT - Agency Articles - 7 minutes read
What Is a Film & TV Extra Background and Could You Be One?
Curious about working as an extra on New Zealand film and TV sets? Here's an honest, no-fluff guide to what the job actually involves — and how to get started with NZAT.
NZAT - Agency Articles - 8 minutes read
Why Your Booking Might Change: Production Realities
Booked for weeks but only worked days on set? Learn the real reasons film bookings change (budget, casting, script, schedule and locations) from NZAT.
NZAT - Agency Articles - 16 minutes read
What It's Really Like Working in the NZ Film Industry And How to Get Started
Thinking about working in NZ film and TV? Here's the honest reality — what a shoot day looks like, how you get paid, what productions actually need, and how to get your first booking.