History and Profile
Founded in 1999, Pageant Films is a New Zealand production company with a track record in award-winning screen content spanning broadcast promotion, television and short films.
We bring together creative storytelling, strong visual communication and an understanding of how to engage audiences. Alongside our commercial work, we develop original television and feature film projects.
Pageant Films was founded by writer, director and producer Gabriel Reid, whose work across film, television and theatre has earned recognition from Promax, Tropfest, the New Zealand Writers Guild and the New Zealand Cinematographers Society.
Gabriel holds a PhD in Film, Television and Media Studies and an MA in English Literature. He has lectured in Film History at Unitec Institute of Technology and served ten years on the board of the Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand (DEGANZ), including two terms as vice-president. He also served five years on the board of Film Auckland.
Commercial Services
Effective screen content can help organisations communicate their values, connect with audiences and make a lasting impression.
Pageant Films creates original promotional, marketing and advertising content for businesses and organisations, tailored to their objectives, audiences and platforms.
We work collaboratively from the initial brief through to delivery, combining creative development and production expertise to shape content that tells your story and supports your goals.
If you're looking for a creative partner to bring an idea to the screen, we'd welcome a conversation.
Contact Pageant Films to discuss your project and explore how we can help.