As much as we love the written word (and the spoken one too!) video is where it's at. It has broad appeal, offers immediacy and the ability to convey difficult concepts with relative ease.'
Aotearoa Science Agency has an award-winning track record of producing everything from short webisodes to feature-length television documentaries.
We understand the scientific process and have extensive experience working alongside researchers in Aotearoa New Zealand, including filming around wildlife and in sensitive environments with care and professionalism.
We film with top-of-the-line Sony cameras, a wide range of professional lenses, and high-end audio gear to capture everything from the smallest detail to the biggest landscape story.
We produce content across formats, manage the full workflow from planning, interviewing and filming to post-production, animation and final delivery.
We also have a range of other camera options, including 360 cameras, underwater dive housings, and gimbal systems to cater to a wide range of requirements.
We film with top-of-the-line Sony cameras, a wide range of professional lenses, and high-end audio gear to capture everything from the smallest detail to the biggest landscape story.
We produce content across formats, manage the full workflow from planning, interviewing and filming to post-production, animation and final delivery.
We also have a range of other camera options, including 360 cameras, underwater dive housings, and gimbal systems to cater to a wide range of requirements.
Science
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We work with scientists to turn complex research into clear, compelling stories - whether that’s an explainer series, a field project, or profiling the people and partnerships behind the research.
We can also conduct interviews, help shape the narrative, and capture the best visuals and field footage to showcase your work in a way that’s accurate, engaging, and easy to understand. |
Conservation
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From kākāpō booming to island biosecurity and pest eradication, conservation work often happens in difficult places and sensitive environments.
We’re experienced working alongside wildlife teams to capture the detail, the scale, and the outcomes - without getting in the way of the work. |
Climate & Sustainability
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Stories focused on reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and adapting to a changing climate - from low-emissions technology and biofuels to flooding, drought, and nature-based solutions.
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Webisodes
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Short-form episodes designed for digital audiences - quick to watch, easy to share, and ideal for series-based storytelling.
Our Antarctic series Jamie’s World on Ice won the 2017 SCANZ Excellence in Science Communication Award, and we’ve produced webseries ranging from the Genomics series What if? for RNZ to Zac and Tamar’s Fishy Bits - a cooking show exploring how to cook a whole fish with no waste, using sustainable, practical techniques. |
Documentaries
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Longer-form storytelling with the space to show the full journey - the setbacks, the science, and the people. These projects are built for depth and emotion.
Our feature documentary Kaikoura: A Big Year was a finalist in the Voyager Media Awards, and we’re currently finishing our next long-form project, Poor Man’s Spitfire, following the two-year restoration of Chipmunk 65 back to the sky. |
Start-ups
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Early-stage science and tech can be hard to explain quickly - especially to investors, funders, and partners who aren’t deep in the detail.
We create credible video packages that clearly show the problem, the technology, and the impact, designed for pitches, funding rounds, and stakeholder buy-in. |
News packages
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Sometimes a story is too important to get wrong - and newsrooms don’t always have the time, access, or specialist context to film it properly.
We can provide broadcast-ready packages (interviews, b-roll, and story structure) so New Zealand media organisations like TVNZ can run accurate coverage with the right visuals and scientific context. We also offer media training, helping researchers and spokespeople feel confident on camera and communicate clearly under time pressure. |
Animation
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Not all science can be filmed - and some ideas need clearer visuals than live footage can provide. Animation lets us show what’s happening beneath the surface, zoom in on processes you can’t see, and explain complex concepts quickly and accurately.
From simple 2D motion graphics to full 3D modelling, we can build animated sequences that stand alone or sit seamlessly alongside live-action video. |
Social media content
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Short, platform-ready videos built for attention and clarity - including reels, online explainers, and cut-down packages formatted for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
We can deliver finished edits ready to post, plus alternate versions (lengths, captions, aspect ratios) so your story performs across every channel. |
Aerial video
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Capture the bigger picture with drone footage that brings science, conservation, and place into focus.
Our CAA-certified (Part 102) UAV pilots and camera operators can open up a whole new angle on your work and create high-end production values at a reasonable price. |