About diaries.
You made it to the About page. Respect.
Most people don’t, but here you are - curious enough to figure out who’s behind all this. Good on you.
5 facts about Nick Hyne – Founder, diaries.
Meet Nick Hyne - managing director, production wrangler, former pro snowboarder, and bloke who’s better at pulling together ads than writing About pages (see testimonials further down page).
Anyway, here is one of those Top 5 facts things.
Over a decade producing, directing, writing and delivering ‘Did they really just do that?’ campaigns.
Has worked with international crews from 4 to 40, across New Zealand and Japan, and for clients from the USA, China, Germany, Korea, Denmark and Australia.
Speaks Japanese, studied marketing and film, and knows how to blend strategy and logistics with creativity.
Qualified drone pilot (Queenstown is too beautiful to not get aerials).
Lives in Queenstown with his family, a strong coffee habit, and a talented local network that can be trusted to deliver, time and time again.
The short of it.
diaries. is a Queenstown-based creative and line production company with 15+ years experience.
If Mother Earth had to pick one place for a showreel, it would probably be Queenstown, New Zealand.
See some mighty fine testimonials below
(spoiler alert: they’re good).
KJ, Talenty Creative Director (KiiKii, I Do Me music video)
“Partnering with Nick and diaries. was one of the best decisions we made for our project. As our location-led line production partner, Nick delivered a level of local insight, care and professionalism that made the entire shoot in Queenstown smooth, efficient and enjoyable.
Queenstown offered something truly unique - its natural landscape was breathtaking and elevated the visual impact of our video in ways we couldn’t have achieved elsewhere. Nick sourced an incredible range of locations for us. We had so many great options.
The result was a seamless production and a final video we’re genuinely proud of and commercially successful. We wouldn’t hesitate to collaborate with Nick again.”
Jake McCann Film Director - Monster Children
“It was clear we were in very capable hands having Nick and his team look after everything behind the scenes and seamlessly pivot when the weather had other ideas. His kind demeanour and attention to detail ensured a stress-free and enjoyable shoot throughout.”
Mel Tweedie - Marketing Manager - NZSKI Limited
“Nick is a bloody legend! He’s literally an extension of our marketing team at NZSki, and I consider the relationship we have with Nick & his team a strategic advantage that truly gives us creative edge – he’s the secret sauce!”
Tim Ryan Chief Oat Milker - Otis Oat Milk
“Nick and the team at Diaries are an incredibly nimble, efficient and reliable creative resource that have delivered for our brand time and again.”
Kahli Scott – Manager, Film Queenstown Lakes
“As a local film office, we endorse their ability to service not only visiting productions but also protect and build great relationships with the local community and businesses. We’re proud to work with Nick and his team and have only had great feedback from our community in regards to their work.”
Why work with us?
Well, the reasons above, but mostly because we care. A lot.
Film production without care factor is like life without care factor – a bit shit and boring.
And the logistics of making the good stuff happen?
That is our specialty.
Meet the team
AKA the good buggers that do the hard graft
If you have made it this far down the page, you are nearly at the contact form - well done. Just read the line below for reassurance (the one about coming to the right place).
You have come to the right place.
What sets us apart is the balance we bring: true authenticity in outdoor culture, paired with the craft of advertising. It’s this mix - roots in the core, eyes on the bigger picture– that is what makes diaries. like no other.
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