Television

Documentary, lifestyle, outdoor adventure, wildlife, arts....

Fisheye Films has experience in a wide range of television productions. Whether we’re producing our own or shooting for others, we bring our experience, passion and commitment to all projects.

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Production Reel

Fight for the Wild

4 x 45 min Documentary Series for RNZ & TVNZ

Fight for the Wild takes viewers into the wild heart of Aotearoa and documents the desperate battle to protect it; it explores the notion of a Predator Free 2050 and asks whether this big, bold initiative is achievable and if so, how? 

‘Fascinating, thrilling and heartbreaking…‘
Russell Baillie, NZ Listener

‘Very very beautiful'
Kim Hill, RNZ

Winner New Zealand Television Awards

Best Factual Series 2021 - Peter Young, Tracy Roe, Dave Hansford

Winner New Zealand Television Awards

Images & Sound Best Original Score 2021 – Tom McLeod

Winner NZ Podcast Awards

Best Science and Environment 2021 – Fisheye Films (RNZ)

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TRAILER

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EP 1 - LOSS

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EP 2 - DEFIANCE

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EP 3 - BATTLE

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EP 4 - HOPE

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GET FRESH WITH AL BROWN

10 x half-hr for TV One

In Get Fresh acclaimed New Zealand chef Al Brown heads to the far corners of the country tracking down the best markets and finest produce to create a three course meal that captures the quintessential flavours of each region.

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HUNGER FOR THE WILD

Series 1, 2 and 3 for TV One

Restaurateurs Steve Logan and Al Brown hunt down some of the country’s finest and freshest foods as they prepare meals that celebrate the very best of New Zealand - our beautiful land, our fresh produce and classic Kiwi characters.

‘First rate Television that hits all the right buttons’
Dominion Post

‘Just delicious.. Great viewing’
Sarah Daniels, RNZ

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COASTERS SERIES 1:
With Al Brown

7 x half-hr for TV One

Coasters follows keen fisher and seafood chef Al Brown on journeys around New Zealand’s Coast visiting iconic landmarks, meeting colourful characters and discovering rich tales from past and present.

 

COASTERS SERIES 2:
With Steve Logan

10 x half-hour series for TV One

Popular restaurateur Steve Logan picks up the journey around New Zealand’s coastline, meeting people whose lives revolve around the tides, currents, wind and weather of our diverse coast.

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SAND MAN:
The Art of Peter Donnelly

10 min feature for Artsville TVNZ

Local Brighton Beach identity, Peter Donnelly is a coastal dweller who keeps a constant eye on the weather and tide. With only a rake and a staff he creates large-scale ephemeral sand art at Christchurch’s New Brighton beach.

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CHASING GIANTS:
On the Trail of the Giant Squid

1 hr for Primetime Discovery Channel

Renowned New Zealand Marine Scientist Dr Steve O'shea reckons the best way to see a live Giant Squid is to catch the larvae and grow them in captivity. Chasing Giants follows this unique and adventurous expedition.