Flying Fish

Flying Fish Makers of Good, Bad and Excellent TV Commercials Since 1986

21/05/2026

On the 21st May 1986 Flying Fish NZ Ltd was registered at the NZ Companies Office.

We turned 40 Today!

For four decades, Flying Fish has been driven by iconic storytelling, creativity and world-class production.
From Vivian Street in Wellington, to Soho in London, to Sydney, Australia and now hanging our hat on Ponsonby Road, our journey has been shaped by visionary directors, brave clients, incredibly talented crews and deeply collaborative agency partnerships.

We are immensely proud of the work we’ve brought to life from script to screen, and grateful for every opportunity we’ve had to work alongside some of the most creative minds locally and around the world.

To everyone who has been part of this story - thank you.

Forty years in, we’re certainly not done yet. The story continues, and we’re excited for the next chapter as we keep creating, evolving, and bringing you along with us for the ride.

24/04/2026

Work of the Week: A tribute featuring Lee Tamahori, as chosen and told by

‘The Edge’, 1997.

Production Company: Art Linson Productions
Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox
Sales Representatives: Shoreline Entertainment

Director: Lee Tamahori
Written by: David Mamet
Producer: Art Linson
Producer: Lloyd Phillips
Director of Photography: Donald McAlpine
Editor: Neil Travis
Casting Director: Donna Isaacson
Costume Designer: Julie Weiss
Production Manager: Grace Gilroy

WE’RE HIRING. We are looking for a talented creative to join us as Director’s Assistant/Designer. This is a permanent, f...
22/04/2026

WE’RE HIRING.

We are looking for a talented creative to join us as Director’s Assistant/Designer. This is a permanent, full time, and Auckland based role.

Preferred applicants will be proficient with InDesign, Canva, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and be able to start 18 May 2026.
Email your CV & Portfolio to: [email protected]

*Applications close 28 April 5pm

⁣A strong catch for the Fish Family: Charlotte Evans joins the Fish director roster for New Zealand representation 🎣⠀⠀Ch...
25/02/2026

⁣A strong catch for the Fish Family: Charlotte Evans joins the Fish director roster for New Zealand representation 🎣⠀
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Charlotte brings a bold, collaborative energy and a visually expressive voice to both commercial and long-form storytelling, crafting work that feels contemporary, cultural and emotionally alive.⠀
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“Having another distinctive and provocative female director to bring into the fold is incredibly exciting for us. Charlotte brings a rare combination of experience, instinct, and genuine curiosity to her work, and her passion for mining real truths within storytelling is something very special. She has a way of uncovering authentic human moments and translating them into work that feels both emotionally honest and visually compelling, which is exactly the kind of voice we’re proud to champion.”⠀
Sam Attenborough, Executive Producer

23/02/2026

Congrats to all the incredible 2026 Winter Olympic Athletes. Especially our outstanding and our friends in the USA Team, thanks to and for having us on the sponsorship campaign journey. One of those special shoots made all possible by our incredible NZ crew and special thanks to for having us. 🇺🇸 ✈️ ⛷️

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Imperial Woodpecker .woodpecker

DIRECTOR: Sam Brown
PRODUCER: Mary Livingston
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Charlie Cocuzza
PROD SUPERVISOR: Marlo Verdin
DOP: Autumn Durald Arakapaw

AGENCY: Wieden+Kennedy

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: James Moore
LINE PRODUCER: Rachael Blampied
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jane McCurdy
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Sarah Hinch
A CAM 1ST AC: Ryan Spearman
B CAM 1ST AC: Roger Feenstra
B CAM / SKI CAM OP: Danny Warley
EMBER CAM OP: Jason Hancox
VTR OPERATOR: Rob O’Connor
DIT TECHNICIAN: Stu Gotting
DRONE CAMERAMAN: Sam Peacocke
DRONE PILOT: Ryan Haste
SOUND RECORDIST: Donna Allen
GAFFER: Jo Bollinger
KEY GRIP: Sam Strain
ART DIRECTOR: Glen Hippi Russell
COSTUME STYLIST: Amanda Neale
MAKEUP ARTIST: Georgia L-Adams
MAKEUP ARTIST: Paige Silk
SAFETY OFFICER: Wayne Allen
UNIT MANAGER: Richard Morris
LOCATION MANAGER: Daz Caulton

18/02/2026

Work Of The Week: A tribute featuring Lee Tamahori, as chosen and told by Dan Sadgrove.

DOMINION BREWERIES - ‘Clydesdale’ - 1986

Agency: Colenso Communications

Client: John MacKinder, Jeff Polkinghornw
Agency Producer: Hazel Caldwell
Agency Writer: Ian Watkins

Director: Lee Tamahori
Producer: Elly Toft
Associate Producer: Brian Kassler
Ist Assistant: Chris Short
Editor: Mike Horton
Production Manager: Jane Gilbert
Production Assistant: Jan Chinnery
DOP: Graham Cowley
Camera Operator : John Mahaffie
Camera Assistant: Ian Turtill
Clapper/Loader: Cameron McLean
Gaffer: Don Jowsey
Best Boy: Greg Nalder
Grip : Geoff Jamieson
Asst Grip: Johnny Wheeler
Sound Recordist: Mike Westgate
Art Director Kai Hawkins
Props: Paul Dulieu
Props Asst: Roy Harkness
Wardrobe Barbara Darragh
Wardrobe Asst: Nicole Williams
Make-up: Trish Cohen
Construction Manager: Nigel Tweed
Construction : Bruce Aldridge
Construction Jimmy Wheeler
Construction : Paul Worley
Catering : Rainbow Rentals
Catering Bonnie Sunley
Catering : Lyn McKenzie
Asst: Francis Pemberton
Security: Sunny Ham
Bird Handler: John Simister (req 1/11)
Contractor: Bill Maru (1/11)
Bridge Builder: Don Widle

CLYDESDALE TEAM
Manager: Kim Clotworthy
Wagon Teamsters: Nick Van Der San, Russell Copeland, Karam Hau

Chopper Pilot: Lisa Patterson

24/11/2025

Congratulations to Lee and Robin for securing five major honours, including the standout win Best Director for their historical drama The Convert.

We are so proud of you Lee, and deeply grateful that you were able to know about this incredible accolade and last triumph before you passed.

Further congratulations also go to the other award recipients from The Convert

Best Cinematography: Feature Film Gin Loane
Best Costume Design - Feature Liz McGregor
Best Makeup Design - Feature Gabrielle Jones

A week on, you are now laid to rest and we’ve found our words.Our hearts are heavy but full of immense gratitude for hav...
14/11/2025

A week on, you are now laid to rest and we’ve found our words.

Our hearts are heavy but full of immense gratitude for having had Lee in our lives.

Founding Flying Fish forty years ago, we all feel indebted to his legacy and an overwhelming gratefulness to have been in his shadow.

Lee was a passionate collaborator, a dedicated professional, always keen to teach and nurture the next generation and for that we are all thankful and so proud.

Thank you for the path you’ve laid for all of us at Flying Fish and the wider film community.

RIP Lee Tamahori 1950 – 2025

Best friends a block away from each other in the Valley, both across the Pacific and Making Auckland Great Again. 🇺🇸x 🇳🇿
21/10/2025

Best friends a block away from each other in the Valley, both across the Pacific and Making Auckland Great Again. 🇺🇸x 🇳🇿

Flying Fish est. 21.5.86This is 39 🎂
21/05/2025

Flying Fish est. 21.5.86

This is 39 🎂

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