Antipodean films reflect Australian/NZ strengths

Separation CityAccording to Separation City director, Paul Middleditch, projects like his unofficial co-production show the synergy between the Australian and New Zealand film industries.

“Although it is very much a New Zealand story, with a multinational feel to it, it was always viewed as a trans-Tasman piece and we wanted to reflect aspects of both AUS/NZ industries,” Middeditch told Encore.

“I am an antipodean director, and it is great being able to draw on a pool of New Zealand, Australian and international crew and actors,” he added.

Wellington-born Middleditch has lived in Australia for almost two decades, working on both countries on TVCs and film.

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