About the Top of the South Filmmakers Incorporated.

Originally known as Top of the South Film Productions Incorporated, it was renamed in 2021 to Top of the South Filmmakers Incorporated (TSF). It was established in 2015 by Aaron Falvey (Marlborough) and Doug Brooks (Nelson), who shared the vision of building a critical mass of passionate filmmakers from the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions.

The purpose of the Society is fourfold-

• Nurture filmmaking excellence.
• Support the growth of the film industry in the Top of the South.
• Facilitate educational opportunities for filmmakers to develop their craft.
• Provide opportunities for filmmakers to showcase their films and filmmaking techniques.
• Pecuniary gain is not a purpose of the Society.

Both Nelson and Marlborough hold monthly meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month to provide opportunities to network and discuss film projects with other filmmakers. 

TSF Executive Committee

The management of TSF is governed by seven Executive Committee members. They are voted in by the Society members at the AGM each year.

The Executive Members elected in September 2024 are-

• Chairperson - Vaughan Scott
• Vice-Chairperson - Justin Eade
• Secretary - Karen Scott
• Treasurer - Frog Twissell
• Andreas Gabriel
• Claire Watson
• Nathan Green