AJFILMS has worked throughout Oceania since 2000, established to produce and deliver high-end productions that bring powerful ideas to life. Trusted by the world's best creatives, AJFILMS has built ongoing partnerships with agencies and clients throughout Japan, Korea, the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Producer Amanda Jenkins brings extensive knowledge about production in Australia and New Zealand with a collaborative, flexible, and transparent approach to cost solutions and logistics, ensuring creative goals are achieved smoothly. Downunder locations offer international commercial alternatives with counter seasonal opportunities that are diverse, in close proximity, accessible, film friendly, with excellent value.

"We are proud to guarantee special attention to detail, our love of problem-solving, and promise a personalised production service that has the legendary Australasian can-do attitude to make things happen!

Winter is around the corner in the Southern Hemisphere, so contact us and let us help bring your creative ideas together."

Highlights from Oceania include Jason Momoa in Queensland, Australia, for Nuii Ice Cream, and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary with production partner Toast Studios. The new Hyundai Nexo was shot on New Zealand’s North Island with photographer Patrik Johall and B&A London. Kolon Sport, developed with Steven Yeun and New York agency C47 Creative, was filmed in Canterbury with Loupe Agency. A Kapiti Ice Cream campaign with Toast Studios took place in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Over the past 25 years, AJ Films has delivered international productions for clients from Japan, Korea, China, the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia, building strong partnerships and memorable on location experiences.

Producer Amanda Jenkins brings extensive knowledge and a collaborative, flexible, and transparent approach to cost solutions and logistics, ensuring creative goals are achieved smoothly. With diverse locations in close proximity and a new VP stage in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand offers excellent value and counter seasonal opportunities. Summer is around the corner, so contact Amanda to support your next campaign.

AJFILMS is based in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and offers production services and location scouting throughout NZ and Australia.

New Zealand is the land of milk and honey, boasting an abundance of diverse locations in close proximity. On the South Island, mountain passes connect the West and East Coasts via epic roads. You can find everything, from subtropical coastal surf beaches and prehistoric limestone canyons with ancient forests and rivers, to snowcapped mountains, glaciers, lakes, alpine villages, rolling green hills, and pastures. Braided rivers connect Christchurch, the fastest-growing city in the South Island, with its new and diverse architecture, to these stunning landscapes.

The North Island features coastal cities, sound stages, active volcanoes, lakes, surf beaches, tropical forests, and white and black sand coastlines. With world-class, experienced crews, talent, and equipment, it attracts international collaborators seeking the Kiwi can-do, film-friendly experience.

Contact producer Amanda Jenkins.

Locations in Oceania are abundant with diversity. AJFILMS specialise in advertising campaign production and offer their expertise across the fields of film and stills photography.

New Zealand and Australia boasts a safe haven for working conditions for productions with world class crew and locations.

Producer Amanda Jenkins from AJFILMS has a wealth of knowledge across the industry; she has worked for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced production team, photographers, DOP’s and directors. With their collaborative, no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.

Let AJ FILMS help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, castings and location scouting to budgeting, visas and travel logistics, talent, DOPs, photographers, or support director solutions for your next campaign.

"Great commercial photography goes beyond documenting a product or a person. It tells a story, and it connects ideas, conveying emotion and values, capturing the hearts and the minds of an audience in an image that tells a thousand words.

I want my images to tell the story of your industry and the people involved. I try to convey the purpose, scale, and innovation of what you do. The exact requirements will vary depending on your industry, its target audience, and its overall branding goals, which I enjoy working with you to define.

Overall, good l photography goes beyond just documenting machinery and workplaces. It’s about taking photos in a way that conveys your core values, and emotions, showcases the industrial processes, and captures the people and technology working together.

Feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements."

Jarrard at Focuspoint Photo is a talented and passionate product and food photographer, who recently achieved a remarkable feat as a finalist in the esteemed Pink Lady Food Awards 2023. This recognition is a testament to his skills in capturing the essence of food.

With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of composition and lighting, Jarrard has consistently produced images that showcases the detail of any product.

Combining artistic vision with technical expertise, he captures stunning, authentic imagery that grabs the attention of your audience. Photography is the art of storytelling, which he does with consistent and uncompromising quality.

Jarrard is an expert at commercial photography, shaping objects, eliciting emotion, and bringing inanimate products to life. Working with position, shadows, and silhouettes to put your products, and your brand, in the best possible light.

“A picture tells a thousand words. I aim for my photos to tell even more.”

"Still life photography demands particular attention to detail and solid consistency. I have an eye for composition and an innate ability to capture the essence of any object.

What sets me apart is my commitment to perfection. Every element within my photographs is carefully arranged, reflecting an appreciation for balance and harmony. Attention to detail is unparalleled, ensuring that no minute aspect goes unnoticed.

Consistency is key to all my work. Whether it's a collection of food, drink, or your new product, my images show a cohesive look. With a great understanding of lighting, colour, and texture, I will create images that tells a story, capturing the essence of objects and inviting viewers to appreciate the subtleties.

In the space of still life photography, I love capturing beauty with precision and consistency. My attention to detail and commitment to quality is what makes me stand out."

At Focus Point Photo, Jarrard works closely with his clients to create images that showcase their food in the most appealing way possible. Whether you are an agency, restaurant owner, or a cookbook author, Jarrard will create stunning images that will make your audience hungry for more.

Jarrad has honed his skills over the years through formal training and hands-on experience. His ability to understand the brief and along a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and colour, allows him to create images that are both beautiful and appetising.

In addition to his photography work, Jarrard is also committed to providing excellent customer service. He is dedicated to understanding his clients' needs and delivering images that exceed their expectations. When you work with Jarrard, you can expect a collaborative, professional, and enjoyable experience.

If you are looking for a talented food photographer to capture stunning images of your food, look no further than Jarrard Johnstone and Focus Point Photo.

Locations in Australia and New Zealand are open for filming and photography - it is business as usual moving into the winter season down under.

Line producer Amanda Jenkins from AJ FILMS has been working throughout the Oceania cluster of countries for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced producers, photographers / dops, and directors.

Now the borders between Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands are open, diverse locations are now again accessible and on offer. Local photographers and directors are already working closely with clients to achieve their productions remotely. With their no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.

The team behind AJ FILMS has many years of experience assisting automotive clients in their campaigns. In this Spotlight you can see a few examples, including work for BMW, Renault, Audi, Volvo and many more.

On 31st July, NZ opens international borders for winter productions, so let AJ FILMS help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, talent, photographers, or support director solutions for your next commercial campaign.

Locations in Australia and New Zealand are open for filming and photography - it is business as usual moving into the winter season down under.  

Line producer Amanda Jenkins from AJ FILMS has been working throughout the Oceania cluster of countries for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced producers, photographers/dops, and directors.  

Now the borders between Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands are open, diverse locations are now again accessible and on offer.

Local photographers and directors are already working closely with clients to achieve their productions remotely. With their no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.

Let AJ FILMS help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, talent, photographers, or support director solutions for your next commercial campaign.