SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS | Pulling Up Stumps

PULLING UP STUMPS is blessed to have a number of Otago allies who believe in local film! Learn more about luxury accommodation and affordable car hires in Tāhuna/Queenstown—adventure capital of Aotearoa New Zealand. Or explore the work of our superb filmmaking sponsors & supporters and local heroes.

QUEENSTOWN PARK BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Luxury Accommodation in the Heart of Queenstown

Adventure holiday. Romantic escape. Executive retreat. Whatever brings you to the Southern Alps, Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel is ready to accommodate you. Explore this 5-star haven bordered by greenery and only a few minutes’ walk from Queenstown’s vibrant city centre.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY

AVIS®

Affordable Rates | Easy Bookings | Reliable Vehicles

Drive the wilds of Otago! Get in the driver’s seat with Avis and reach everywhere you want to explore in Queenstown and surrounds. You’ll find Avis conveniently located at the Airport or Downtown in Queenstown, with an extended network of near to 40 locations across the North and South Island. Choose from a large modern fleet of passenger and commercial vehicles.

HIRE YOUR AVIS CAR

QUEENSTOWN CAMERA COMPANY

High-End Film & Motion Camera Equipment Hire

Queenstown Camera Company has provided top-tier motion picture cameras & accessories for productions filming in Queenstown, Otago, and the South Island of New Zealand since 2003. Choose from a wide range of ARRIs, Sonys, Reds & Canons. The on-going purchasing program ensures that available camera systems and lenses are regularly updated, making sure you have access to the very best equipment for your filming requirements.

VISIT QUEENSTOWN CAMERA COMPANY

DEPARTMENT OF POST

Exceptional Post-Production in New Zealand

Department of Post is known for pushing the boundaries of technology to ensure every storyteller has access to the best tools and talent, regardless of project scale or budget. International productions can even access a 20% cash rebate on qualifying spend. Meet the experienced technical team and learn more about the wide range of post-production services & facilities at this Auckland-based post-production house.

VISIT DEPARTMENT OF POST

FILM QUEENSTOWN LAKES

Supporting the Queenstown Film Industry

Film Queenstown Lakes is the in-house film office for Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC). It supports the growth and development of the local film industry and acts as a point of coordination between the industry, council, and other community stakeholders. We’re grateful for the office’s support as we train a new generation of student filmmakers.

WORK WITH FILM QUEENSTOWN LAKES

SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE

Thank You to Our Donors!

The PULLING UP STUMPS fundraising drive kicked off with a successful Boosted crowdfunding campaign in November 2022! Thanks to the generosity of friends & whānau around the world, we were able to begin pre-production.

With love & gratitude to:

Thank You to Our BTS Family!

It takes a province to raise a film. We wouldn’t be on this adventure without the support of locals in Arrowtown, Queenstown & Otago. They have given us their advice, their expertise, their hospitality, and their patience.

Many thanks & blessings to: