In the heart of New Zealand’s wine growing region, Sawmill Studios is located right in the middle of Middle Earth. 

Sawmill Studios in the heart of New Zealand’s wine growing region, Sawmill Studios is located right in the middle of Middle Earth.

Find Us

  • Drive

    • Five minutes from Blenheim CBD 
    • 10 minutes from the airport
    • 30 minutes from Picton’s ferry terminal
    • 1 hour 40 minutes from Nelson (add 10 minutes if coming from Nelson airport)

  • Fly

    Flights operate directly from:

    • Wellington – 20 minutes
    • Christchurch – 50 minutes
    • Auckland – 1 hour 25 minutes.

Filming in Marlborough

The locals claim it takes 5 minutes to get anywhere, but even if the drive is longer, Marlborough offers a wealth of stunning film locations.

To find out more about filming in the region, including permits and film services, visit Screen Marlborough.

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For advice, support, introductions and information on screen incentives for international productions made in New Zealand, visit the New Zealand Film Commission website.

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LOGISTICS MATTER....

You want to know where the crew can sleep, eat and how they’ll get around?

Visit Screen Marlborough to connect with service providers and support to make your production come to life at the Sawmill Studios.