Congratulations Paula Jones of Film Bay of Plenty, who received the Initiative to Grow Local Industry 2021 Makers & Shakers award!
Film Bay of Plenty initiated by Jones, works to encourage and support screen media related projects and events in the Bay of Plenty region and promote local industry talent and locations.
And a round of applause to Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga, the New Zealand Film Commission, which received the award for Film Commission Initiative of the Year.
The Makers & Shakers Awards spotlight the exceptional work of production teams, individuals and production support services who have made a significant impact on the industry through their creativity, innovation and ground-breaking initiatives in the past year. The Makers & Shakers Awards are a joint initiative of The Location Guide, makers magazine and FOCUS.