As Auckland continues to grapple with the uncertainty of Covid-19 alert levels, Wabi Sabi Media Group has made the decision to open a South Island office.
Founder Dan Higgins is a Canterbury boy and is excited about the opportunity to film more in Canterbury & the wider South Island.
“Auckland’s lockdown has resulted in four jobs being unable to shoot – including two international productions that were lined up to film here. Christchurch and Queenstown are film-ready locations with great crew, so it seems like a no brainer to help NZ-based agencies offer clients an alternative filming option, away from the concentration of MIQ facilities in Auckland,” he says.
Wabi Sabi has been working with local suppliers, and now boats several HODs who are based in the South Island. The team will be headed up by Amanda Jenkins with production offices in Christchurch and Queenstown.
“Dan and I have worked with each other over the years & I was excited to hear Wabi Sabi was establishing a footprint here in the South Island. We have an amazing depth of talent, crew & locations – and along with our film friendly councils – there has never been a better time to film in the regions,” saysAmanda.
Bree Loverich, Manager of Screen CanterburyNZ says: “Screen CanterburyNZ is excited to hear the news that Wabi Sabi is heading South, we are ready to provide what they need to showcase Canterbury in national TVC campaigns.”
Higgins adds: “With a number of Christmas campaigns heading into pre- production, we’re excited to be able to provide an offering that offers a greater level of stability in the production process for both agencies & clients.”
