October 2008

Borderless has a new home.

On the top floor of Old Sofrana House in the exclusive and very cool Britomart Place, Borderless is now found perched between the cool brick interior walls and original wooden floorboards.

The team has set up shop in a spacious environment where clients and production teams meet regularly to enjoy creative discussions, great coffee and stunning views of Auckland Harbour.

To find us, view the map on our contact page.

June 2008

Good Magazine has combined efforts with local film producer Borderless Productions to create a stunning viral video campaign to celebrate and promote UN World Environment Day.

The ninety-second short film is the official viral video the UN World Environment Day, hosted this year by New Zealand on 5 June.

The video is being released through the Internet on the web sites of UN Environment Programme and YouTube and shown at many of the official World Environment Day events in New Zealand.

It will also feature on the websites of Good, Borderless Productions, Stuff, Idealog, and be sent through the email of numerous organisations such as Green Business Council, New Zealand Council for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business Network, EcoStore, and more.

"This gorgeous film is compelling and powerful, and we're hopeful that people will pass it on to friends and family." says publisher of Good magazine Martin Bell.

The video shows people from all around the world with a message about global warming.

"It has been an absolute joy producing this film for World Environment Day 2008 and we really hope viewers take action as a result of watching it," says Borderless director, Dean Easterbrook.

The video coincides with the launch of Good magazine - New Zealand's Guide to sustainable Living. Inside the magazine is a 16 page supplement to celebrate and promote New Zealand's involvement with World Environment Day.

May 2008

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March 2008

Film-makers want to change the world, writes Ashley Campbell
Qiujing Wong and Dean Easterbrook were not surprised by recent news that more than half of New Zealand professionals don't like their jobs.

It's not that the founders of screen production company Borderless Productions are among those dissatisfied employees - it's that they know a lot of people who are.

Read the full article here >

November 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand Company, Borderless Productions', latest film, 'A Grandmother's Tribe' has already raised CA$50,000 for African grandmothers.

The film, which tells the story of two grandmothers in Kenya - one rural and one urban - caught in the riptide of HIV/AIDS and left to raise their orphaned grandchildren, premiered a few weeks ago in a black-tie Gala Screening in Vancouver, Canada. After the film had been seen, a man in the audience raised his hand, and asked what it would cost to build a house for one of these grannies. The answer was $3,000. The man said he wanted to write a cheque. Another person raised their hand, and said they would like to build a house too. Within minutes, 10 houses had been pledged!

Read the full release here >

October 2007

Exciting News! 'A Grandmother's Tribe' was awarded the honour of a 'Special Mention' in its world premiere at the 2007 DOCNZ International Documentary Festival traveling to four cities throughout New Zealand (September - November).

In attendance on the night and representing 'A Grandmother's Tribe' were filmmakers Dean and Q, Editor - Kat Blair, Website - Ian and Debbie from Pacific Shack, Designer - Kyle Jones and Bruno and Adam from DigiPost.

Thanks to DOCNZ for persisting in building a thriving documentary industry in New Zealand.