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Director – Paul Murphy
From a family of prolific film makers Paul has worked for 26 yrs in the industry. Raised on sets by Geoff Murphy and Pat Robins (both accomplished Film makers) Paul was soon working in Art Dept, lighting and, for the last 15 years as Key Grip culminating in projects like LOTR and King Kong. Stepping out as a Director in 2004-5, he has directed several TVC’s, five episodes of a Children’s TV series and six episodes of ‘Sensing Murder’ a Doco / Drama series for TV2. Paul comes equipped with a strong technical knowledge, a passion for performance and a commitment to excellence.
From a family of prolific film makers Paul has worked for 26 yrs in the industry. Raised on sets by Geoff Murphy and Pat Robins (both accomplished Film makers) Paul was soon working in Art Dept, lighting and, for the last 15 years as Key Grip culminating in projects like LOTR and King Kong. Stepping out as a Director in 2004-5, he has directed several TVC’s, five episodes of a Children’s TV series and six episodes of ‘Sensing Murder’ a Doco / Drama series for TV2. Paul comes equipped with a strong technical knowledge, a passion for performance and a commitment to excellence.
Executive Producer – Kerry Robins
A 30 year career in the movie industry covering the full spectrum of NZ feature film production, distribution and exhibition as well as domestic and international sales and marketing has provided Kerry with an extensive knowledge of the varied workings of the business of film. He came into the business on GOODBYE PORK PIE, was a Producer on UTU, attended many film markets in Cannes for the NFU, was General Manager for Pacer Kerridge Cinemas Ltd and for the last 10 years has successfully run the iconic Embassy Theatre, the spiritual home for the LORD of the RINGS trilogy. Beginning the cycle again, Kerry is now producing a feature film for one of his family.
A 30 year career in the movie industry covering the full spectrum of NZ feature film production, distribution and exhibition as well as domestic and international sales and marketing has provided Kerry with an extensive knowledge of the varied workings of the business of film. He came into the business on GOODBYE PORK PIE, was a Producer on UTU, attended many film markets in Cannes for the NFU, was General Manager for Pacer Kerridge Cinemas Ltd and for the last 10 years has successfully run the iconic Embassy Theatre, the spiritual home for the LORD of the RINGS trilogy. Beginning the cycle again, Kerry is now producing a feature film for one of his family.
Producer – Nigel Stanford
Nigel began his career as a musician, which culminated in the album ‘Deep Space’, which saw international success in 1999. A stint in IT followed, which included launching the sucessful websites FindSomeone.co.nz, OldFriends.co.nz and StarNow.com. Nigel also spent three years as the General Manager of TradeMe.co.nz. Since then he has moved into the film industry, creating Wellington film rental and post production house Rubber Monkey, which is providing camera and lighting equipment for Second-Hand Wedding.
Nigel began his career as a musician, which culminated in the album ‘Deep Space’, which saw international success in 1999. A stint in IT followed, which included launching the sucessful websites FindSomeone.co.nz, OldFriends.co.nz and StarNow.com. Nigel also spent three years as the General Manager of TradeMe.co.nz. Since then he has moved into the film industry, creating Wellington film rental and post production house Rubber Monkey, which is providing camera and lighting equipment for Second-Hand Wedding.
Writer – Linda Niccol
Linda developed Nick’s first draft through subsequent drafts to the shooting script. Linda wrote in the character of John Rowles to replace Mario Lanza – who has been used a bit in Kiwi films. ‘John is a kiwi icon ripe for a current role, in a film that’s chock full of them.’ Linda’s other writing for film includes THE HANDKERCHIEF which won the 20006 British Short Screenplay Competition judged by British film luminaries Kenneth Branagh, Sir Alan Parker and Nik Powell which will be made in London in May 2008. With a new collection of short stories due for publication this year, Linda is also writing shorts and features and is about to make her first foray into directing. Her other credits on Second-Hand Wedding include Associate Producer and Unit Publicist. Her house was the key location for the film.
Linda developed Nick’s first draft through subsequent drafts to the shooting script. Linda wrote in the character of John Rowles to replace Mario Lanza – who has been used a bit in Kiwi films. ‘John is a kiwi icon ripe for a current role, in a film that’s chock full of them.’ Linda’s other writing for film includes THE HANDKERCHIEF which won the 20006 British Short Screenplay Competition judged by British film luminaries Kenneth Branagh, Sir Alan Parker and Nik Powell which will be made in London in May 2008. With a new collection of short stories due for publication this year, Linda is also writing shorts and features and is about to make her first foray into directing. Her other credits on Second-Hand Wedding include Associate Producer and Unit Publicist. Her house was the key location for the film.
Story – Nick Ward
Nick spent most of his life talking about writing a movie. Then one day, after being made redundant, he finally did it. His first effort was the New Zealand movie Stickmen. It made about 2.7 million bucks in sales, sold to 26 countries around the world and (the best bit) is quoted in the pub. It was the first NZ movie to have a presale to the UK in ten years. It’s sold thousands of copies on DVD, won awards including best screenplay at the NZ film awards.
Since then he’s devoted all time to writing. He’s currently working on a raft of screenplays and various TV projects both here and abroad. His next film – a twisted horror film – “ The Ferryman” is released later this year. Garage Sale, a movie that is a love-letter to the Kapiti Coast and his parent’s obsessive bargain hunting is about to go into production. He shares the writing credit with second writer Linda Niccol. Writing is Nick’s passion. He loves stories and storytelling – in it’s many shapes and forms. In his spare time he enjoys beer, pool and righting the wrongs of the world.
Nick spent most of his life talking about writing a movie. Then one day, after being made redundant, he finally did it. His first effort was the New Zealand movie Stickmen. It made about 2.7 million bucks in sales, sold to 26 countries around the world and (the best bit) is quoted in the pub. It was the first NZ movie to have a presale to the UK in ten years. It’s sold thousands of copies on DVD, won awards including best screenplay at the NZ film awards.
Since then he’s devoted all time to writing. He’s currently working on a raft of screenplays and various TV projects both here and abroad. His next film – a twisted horror film – “ The Ferryman” is released later this year. Garage Sale, a movie that is a love-letter to the Kapiti Coast and his parent’s obsessive bargain hunting is about to go into production. He shares the writing credit with second writer Linda Niccol. Writing is Nick’s passion. He loves stories and storytelling – in it’s many shapes and forms. In his spare time he enjoys beer, pool and righting the wrongs of the world.
Director of Photography – Richard Bluck
Richard Bluck plays a key role in the project as Director of Photography bringing a wealth of talent resulting from 30 years experience. Recently he shot Black Sheep that was recently released in New Zealand. Earlier this year Richard shot Crossing the Line, a short film made by Peter Jackson using the revolutionary Red camera, a new 4K digital Camera that is at the cutting edge of photography. He was 2nd Unit DOP and 2nd Unit Miniatures DOP for King Kong and on all three Lord of the Rings films. Richard has shot miniatures and VFX sequences for Master & Commander – The Far Side of the World, The Legend of Zorro, X-Men 3, Stealth, Van Helsing. He has been an A Camera Operator and Steadicam Operator and has operated additional cameras on Prince Caspian, 10,000 B.C. and most recently The Waterhorse.
Richard Bluck plays a key role in the project as Director of Photography bringing a wealth of talent resulting from 30 years experience. Recently he shot Black Sheep that was recently released in New Zealand. Earlier this year Richard shot Crossing the Line, a short film made by Peter Jackson using the revolutionary Red camera, a new 4K digital Camera that is at the cutting edge of photography. He was 2nd Unit DOP and 2nd Unit Miniatures DOP for King Kong and on all three Lord of the Rings films. Richard has shot miniatures and VFX sequences for Master & Commander – The Far Side of the World, The Legend of Zorro, X-Men 3, Stealth, Van Helsing. He has been an A Camera Operator and Steadicam Operator and has operated additional cameras on Prince Caspian, 10,000 B.C. and most recently The Waterhorse.
Production Designer – Brad MIll
Brad has been a contributor within the art department for 17yrs. His early career taking shape with films like Peter Jackson’s ‘Braindead’, and Lee Tamahori’s ‘Once Were Warriors’. More recent credits include: ‘Vertical Limit’, ‘Crooked Earth’, ‘Without a Paddle’, ‘Frighteners’, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Waterhorse’ amongst others as well as Production Designer on Cloud 9 TV Series ‘The Tribe’.
Brad has been a contributor within the art department for 17yrs. His early career taking shape with films like Peter Jackson’s ‘Braindead’, and Lee Tamahori’s ‘Once Were Warriors’. More recent credits include: ‘Vertical Limit’, ‘Crooked Earth’, ‘Without a Paddle’, ‘Frighteners’, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Waterhorse’ amongst others as well as Production Designer on Cloud 9 TV Series ‘The Tribe’.
Casting – Tina Cleary
Tina Cleary’s casting history spans over 15 years. During that time she has cast and worked on many NZ & International TV Dramas and Feature Films and cast well over 600 commercials. Two of the most recent short films she cast are ‘Run’ and ‘Fog’, both of which were both selected to go to Cannes. She also cast ‘Crossing The Line’ directed by Peter Jackson. This year she has been casting Feature Films ‘Volcano’ by Taika Waititi and is currently casting ‘Garage Sale’ by Linda Niccol and Nick Ward.
Tina Cleary’s casting history spans over 15 years. During that time she has cast and worked on many NZ & International TV Dramas and Feature Films and cast well over 600 commercials. Two of the most recent short films she cast are ‘Run’ and ‘Fog’, both of which were both selected to go to Cannes. She also cast ‘Crossing The Line’ directed by Peter Jackson. This year she has been casting Feature Films ‘Volcano’ by Taika Waititi and is currently casting ‘Garage Sale’ by Linda Niccol and Nick Ward.
1st AD – Richard Matthews
I started in television (Plainclothes 1993). I worked in Ireland and England. Then came the call from New Zealand to see if I was interested in working on this show called Lord Of The Rings being made by some dude called Peter Jackson. I’ve been living in Wellie ever since and consider myself privileged to have had so many great opportunities in such a short amount of time. My film credits include: Moonrise, Accelerator, About Adam, An Everlasting Piece, LOTR, Without A Paddle, The Lost World, Master and Commander,Van Helsing, King Kong, The Waterhorse and Narnia.
I started in television (Plainclothes 1993). I worked in Ireland and England. Then came the call from New Zealand to see if I was interested in working on this show called Lord Of The Rings being made by some dude called Peter Jackson. I’ve been living in Wellie ever since and consider myself privileged to have had so many great opportunities in such a short amount of time. My film credits include: Moonrise, Accelerator, About Adam, An Everlasting Piece, LOTR, Without A Paddle, The Lost World, Master and Commander,Van Helsing, King Kong, The Waterhorse and Narnia.
Editor – Mike Horton
Mike Horton has edited countless New Zealand films over the last several decades. Some of the best known of these films include: Smash Palace (1981), Goodbye Pork Pie (1981), Utu (1983), The Quiet Earth (1985), Footrot Flats (1987), The End of the Golden Weather (1991), Once Were Warriors (1994), Forgotten Silver (1995), What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999), LOTR: The Two Towers (2002), Spooked (2004) and Run (2007).
Mike Horton has edited countless New Zealand films over the last several decades. Some of the best known of these films include: Smash Palace (1981), Goodbye Pork Pie (1981), Utu (1983), The Quiet Earth (1985), Footrot Flats (1987), The End of the Golden Weather (1991), Once Were Warriors (1994), Forgotten Silver (1995), What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999), LOTR: The Two Towers (2002), Spooked (2004) and Run (2007).