Tutors

New Zealand Film Academy Tutors

Below is a current list of our ever-evolving group of industry professionals who take the time to come in and deliver our curriculum. We greatly value the skill sets, experience, and anecdotal advice that these talented and creative individuals bring to our course and students, as we believe the best people to learn from are those who are currently practising what they preach. This not only keeps the information delivery extremely up-to-date and relevant, but also exposes students to exactly the type of work ethics and attitudes that they will need when they start working themselves. If you are a film industry worker in any department and would like to help us in our goal to provide industry-ready graduates, then please get in touch with us through our contact page.

CAMERA & LIGHTING
Jason Wetzel – Freelance DoP
Craig Wright – Cameraman
PRODUCTION
Kate Cresswell – Freelance Production Manager
Ian John – Producer/Director
Jennifer Butcher – Freelance 1st AD
AUDIO
Ande Shurr – Freelance Field Recordist
Kahra Scott-James – Sound Designer
EDITING
Chris Anderton – Freelance Avid Editor
Sandy Pantall – Freelance Avid Editor
Heidi Freeman – Freelance Avid Editor
Andy Day – FCP Master Trainer
Dan Jarman – FCP Editor
SCRIPT WRITING
Andrew Bancroft – Script Writer/Editor
Nick Ward – Script Writer
Steve Barr – Script Writer/Developer
ART DEPARTMENT
Glenda Irwin – Art Director
Brendan Heffernan – Art Director
Adrian Bennett – Art Director
FILM & BROADCASTING LAW
David Mclaughlin – Entertainment lawyer
DIRECTING
Ivan Slavov – Music Video Director
Paulus Romijn – Performance Trainer
Andrew Bancroft Drama & Documentary Director
SUPPLEMENTARY TUTORS
Kevin Riley – DoP
Zara Hayden – Freelance Production Manager
Matthew Horrocks – Producer
Julian Karehana – Avid Editor
Kristian Eek – Producer

New Zealand Film Academy Tutors
New Zealand Film Academy Tutors