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

Simon Riera - Freelance DOP
Jason Wetzel – Freelance DOP

Craig Wright – Camera

PRODUCTION
Kate Cresswell – Freelance Production Manager
Paddy Compter – Freelance AD & Production Manager
Jennifer Butcher – Freelance 1st AD
AUDIO
Ande Shurr – Freelance Field Recordist

EDITING
Bernadette Kelly – Freelance Avid Editor
Eric de Beus – Freelance Avid Editor

SCRIPT WRITING
Andrew Bancroft – Script Writer/ Director
Kathryn Burnett – Script Writer

ART DEPARTMENT
Glenda Irwin – Art Director
Ashley Turner Freelance Production Designer/ Art Director

FILM & BROADCASTING LAW
David Mclaughlin – Entertainment lawyer
DIRECTING
Ivan Slavov – Music Video Director

Andrew Bancroft Drama & Documentary Director

SUPPLEMENTARY TUTORS
Kevin Riley – DOP
Quentin Whitwell – Producer
Matthew Horrocks – Producer
Kristian Eek – Producer

New Zealand Film Academy Tutors
New Zealand Film Academy Tutors