Impressions of New Zealand

This 1985 New Zealand tourism promo showcases Aotearoa society and industry. As the title suggests, the NFU-made film offers an impressionistic take on the subject. Bookended by a dawn and dusk chorus, the narration-free survey cuts between primary products (milk, logs, wool etc) and their manufacturing processes, and then shows people at work and play — from futures traders to pounamu carvers, contemporary dancers to cricketers. Date stamps of the era include a mass aerobics class, hydroslide action, and saxophone and guitar solos on the soundtrack.

Key Cast & Crew

Tom Williamson

Director, Producer, Writer

Phil Burton

Sound -Tracklaying

Mark Olsen

Assistant Camera

Sean O'Donnell

Assistant Editor

John Lipke

Sound - Dubbing Mixer

Simon Reece

Editor