Line Production.
Our job is simple: keep your shoot on schedule, on budget, and shot to the highest standard.
Logistics and execution.
Permitting is essential, and beautiful doesn’t always come easy.
Location led line production.
At diaries. our line production expertise lies in making tricky locations work for you. We get you in, we get you out.
By marrying creative vision with operational logistics, you get the freedom to focus on critical creative, while we handle the moving parts.
From the first location scout to the final wrap, we specialise in making locations work hard for your story, while ensuring that every detail, from permits to people, is managed with precision. It’s about deep local knowledge, creative insight, and rigorous planning to deliver shoots that run seamlessly.
What we do.
Location Scouting & Access
The right backdrop and feel, permitted and ready to roll.
Crew Sourcing & Management
World-class professionals matched to your project.
Equipment & Technical
From cameras to cranes, coordinated and delivered.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Transparent numbers and maximum value for every kiwi dollar.
Logistics & Travel
People, gear, and vehicles moving exactly where they should.
On-the-Ground Support
We handle the niggly details, so you can focus on the big creative.
The Locations.
As locals, we have a responsibility to be guardians of this special area and unlock locations that don’t just look good, they feel real. As locals, we have a responsibility to be guardians of this special area. Permits, regulations, and the not-so-fun stuff all handled, so that your story can go places few productions ever reach.
Click through the below location scout imagery for a small preview.
The Crew.
Queenstown may be small on the map, but it’s big on talent. Our trusted network of world-class crew brings not just technical skill, but the right mindset and local know-how that only comes from working in this landscape.
From DOPs and gaffers to drone pilots and coordinators, Queenstown punches far above its weight. This gives you global-standard capability with the added bonus of a homegrown crew who know how to get things done in a demanding environment.
*Got crucial crew flying in? We can support visa arrangements and streamline logistics so their only worry is packing the right jacket.
The Budget.
Every production has parameters. We respect that.
Our job is to help stretch each dollar further by balancing creative ambition with practical solutions. We are always transparent and always focused on maximising value without compromise.
*International productions can also take advantage of New Zealand’s film-friendly regulations and off-shore financial incentives. We can help you navigate these benefits to make the most of your budget.
The Experience.
In Queenstown, your call sheet isn’t the only schedule worth looking at.
Within 10 minutes of the airport you’ll find 5-star dining, a bar scene with more character than most cities, and accommodation options from cosy lakeside Airbnbs to luxury hotels with views so good that early call times feel like a bonus.