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A cinematic behind-the-scenes shot of a ai created 1950s vintage Coca-Cola commercial film set in Brisbane, Australia, featuring actors in period costume, film crew, and golden hour lighting, demonstrating our line production services for period films. Ki Studio’s line production services stretches across Australia and New Zealand

YOUR FULL SERVICE FILM & STILLS PRODUCTION PARTNER IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND.

Expert film & stills line Production & support services across New Zealand & Australia. Over two decades of local knowledge, stunning locations and a fantastic crew.

A LITTLE BIT
ABOUT OUR
STUDIO

At Ki Studio, we are the leading line production house connecting the world's creative visions to the stunning landscapes and world-class talent of Australia and New Zealand. For over 2 decades, we have been the trusted ground team for international productions, providing seamless end-to-end film production services and expert local production support.

Our experienced line producers and crew are specialists in managing complex shoots of all scales. We have a proven track record in:

Television Commercials (TVCs) for global brands
Digital Films and online content
Feature-length Documentaries
Feature Films
High-end Still Shoots and advertising photography

OUR SELECTED FILMS

POWERADE | Japan Olympics 2020 | filmed in U.S.A

PUREDO DIRECTOR'S CUT | filmed in New Zealand

FUTURE HOME PODS | partly filmed in Australia

PUREDO CORPORATE | filmed in New Zealand

DISCOVERY CHINA | filmed in Australia & New Zealand

Aveling Li

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | MANAGING DIRECTOR

A native of Beijing, she graduated from the School of Creative Media from the City University of Hong Kong and worked in film and television in Hong Kong, Beijing and New Zealand. She has worked as a producer, screenwriter, director, editor, host, etc., and has professional knowledge and experience in all processes of film and television production. Having experience in China and knowledge of New Zealand she is the driving force behind Ki Studio.

Darshan Shetty

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
As the grandson of one of India’s top stunt directors & audio engineers he comes from a lineage of over 400 feature films. He started his career in films by being one of the youngest line producers in India at the age of 16 and has since worked as a producer & executive producer on several projects. He set-up Ki Studio in 2015 along with Aveling as New Zealand’s only production house dedicated to Chinese Mainland films.

Rupert De Paula

CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Rupert de Paula is an award-winning creative director, brand strategist and director, with over 15 years of experience working at world-class agencies both in Europe and APAC. Originally from the UK, his work has been recognised at major international awards shows, like Cannes, the Clios and Spikes Asia, and closer to home at Best and AGDA.With expertise in both advertising and branding design, creative and strategy, copywriting and art direction, his skillset defies expectations and eschews category norms.

Most recently, he was the creative partner of a very well-respected New Zealand design agency, Strategy. He is also the creative director of an innovative ‘shoppable magazine’ in the UK and is developing a TV series.
His specialty is distilling complicated business and communications challenges into simple, elegant and impactful solutions—that deliver results.

GAME CHANGER

In December 2022 Ki Studio line produced the largest film project post covid in New Zealand. This production was directed by Tollywood's #1 Director Mr. Shankar Shanmugam, #1 Cinematographer Mr. Thiru, #1 Choreographer Mr. Bosco from Bollywood fame, Top actress Kiara Adani and Mega Super star Ram Charan whose latest film score in RRR won the Oscar & Bafta for best original song. The production took a month, with more than 150 actors and crew and spanned multiple locations in New Zealand's South Island.

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