About the Top of the South Filmmakers

Originally known as the Top of the South Film Production Society, (but renamed in 2020 to Top of the South Filmmakers), TSF was co-founded and established in 2015 by Aaron Falvey (Marlborough) and Doug Brooks (Nelson) who both shared the same vision of building a critical mass of filmmakers in the region. As an incorporated society, we've naturally evolved into a collective group of passionate filmmakers from the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman regions.

Our purpose is to nurture film-making excellence and support the growth of the film industry in the Top of the South region. We encourage collaboration and networking with other filmmakers to produce great films. Our long term goal is to establish a thriving film industry which creates employment opportunities for our skilled cast and crew. Currently we have 92 registered members.

The Top of the South Island showcases some of the purest natural landscapes in New Zealand and makes us an ideal destination for production companies around the globe to capture stunning and unique visuals. We have an ever-growing online directory of cast and crew who have ‘on set’ experience on both short and feature films.

Both Nelson and Blenheim hold monthly film meetings to provide regular opportunities to network and discuss film projects with other filmmakcrs from the region. Blenheim host their film meetings on the 1st Monday of every month. Nelson host their film meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month. For more details on locations and time of our monthly meetings, please contact us through our contact form at the bottom of this page.

Executive Committee

As an incorporated society, the management of TSF is governed by an Executive Management Committee of eight or more TSF members from both Nelson and Blenheim. These executive committee members are voted in by the society members at the TSF Annual General Meeting each year.