Matt Horrocks, from Screen Auckland, recently discussed the Auckland Screen Taskforce (AST) and its 2024 priorities in an interview with ShowTools. The conversation delved into a very busy Auckland production sector, and the contrasting tales of local and international production. During the interview, Horrocks outlined the three key areas of focus for the taskforce: 1. Film Friendly: Helping make filming in Tāmaki Makaurau easier for production companies, filmmakers and crews. 2. Production Attraction: Aligning our promotional efforts with achievable outcomes to attract productions that best fit our capabilities. 3. VFX & Post Production: Recognising the rapid growth and significance of this sector within the industry. To learn more about these priorities and the AST's initiatives, you can watch the full interview here.