What Big Kid Films does

Big Kid Films is a privately held, boutique film production company based in Waikato, New Zealand, founded and operated by co-owners Chris and Erinna Lane. The studio produces music videos, corporate and creative showreels, and educational and promotional video content on a project-based, commissioned basis for independent musicians, bands, NGOs, and small organizations. Notable work includes the 2016 New Zealand Music Award for Best Music Video (Avalanche City — 'Inside Out') and productions for artists such as Theia, ZVI, Stu Larsen, Parabola West, Looking for Alaska, and The Generation, plus educational content for Child Matters.

The underlying technology is conventional film and video production: directing, cinematography (frequently credited DOP Tashi Hope), art direction and styling (Felicity Cawood), choreography collaborations (e.g., The Society Dance Co), and visual effects and costume design. There is no proprietary software platform, no app, and no AI/ML capability disclosed; the asset base is creative talent and a public portfolio rather than technology IP. A separate sub-project, 'Stop the Bus!', is referenced on the company's About page.

The business model is one-time project licensing with custom quotes per engagement. Go-to-market is direct-to-client via email ([email protected]), phone, website contact form, and word-of-mouth, supported by a portfolio website and organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram. The studio is incorporated as Big Kid Film Productions Limited, is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding, and serves primarily a New Zealand domestic market with occasional international artist work.

Name

Big Kid Films

Legal name

Big Kid Film Productions Limited

Website

https://bigkid.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Big Kid Films is a privately held, Waikato-based boutique film production studio co-owned by Chris and Erinna Lane, producing music videos, corporate showreels, and educational and promotional content on a project basis for independent musicians, NGOs, and small organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Waikato

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Film and Video Production Services: Project-based film production services including music videos, educational content, and promotional videos. Revenue generated through custom production contracts with musicians, artists, and organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big Kid Films is a boutique film production studio based in Waikato, New Zealand, that produces and directs music videos, corporate showreels, educational content, and promotional videos for musicians, bands, and organisations. Founded and operated by Chris and Erinna Lane, the company delivers end-to-end production services including directing, cinematography, styling, art direction, choreography, and visual effects, drawing on an established network of creative collaborators. Revenue is generated through custom project-based production contracts commissioned directly by clients.

Product overview

Big Kid Films is a New Zealand-based film production company offering a unified suite of video production services rather than a software product. The core offerings include music video production (featuring artists such as Avalanche City, Theia, ZVI, Stu Larsen, and Parabola West), corporate and creative showreels, and educational promotional content. The company, run by Chris and Erinna Lane, operates from Waikato and collaborates with creative professionals to produce high-quality visual content. Notable achievements include the 2016 New Zealand Music Awards win for Best Music Video (Avalanche City – Inside Out).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stop the Bus!: A separate project from Big Kid Films, referenced on their About Us page

Products and services

• Music Videos End-to-end music video production for independent musicians, bands, and solo artists, including creative direction by Chris Lane and cinematography by Tashi Hope, with styling and choreography collaborators as required.
• Corporate Showreels Custom corporate showreel production for businesses to showcase their brand, services, and company culture.
• Creative Showreels Creative portfolio showreels demonstrating artistic capabilities and visual style for prospective clients.
• Educational Promotional Content Educational and promotional video content production for organisations, including awareness campaigns and training materials.
• Promotional Videos Promotional video production for businesses and organisations to market products, services, or campaigns.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Society Dance CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance company collaborated with on 'The Generation – Sunday Smoothie' music video. Provided dancers Robert Lyttle and Mayah Sarsfield, and choreographers Assryia Brady and Reeve Brady for the production.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Curious Films: Australia and New Zealand creative content and production company. Comparable as a regional peer offering music video and commercial production services to artists and brands.
• Finch: Australia and New Zealand-based production company producing commercials, music videos, and branded content. Comparable as a regional creative content studio with similar music video and corporate production offerings.
• Exit Films: Australian music video and commercial production house. Comparable as a direct competitor in the music video production space, serving similar artist clients with similar creative-led production services.
• Rabbit Content: Australian music video and content production company. Comparable as a regional peer specializing in music video production for indie and major-label artists, mirroring Big Kid Films' core offering.
• The Sweet Shop: New Zealand-originated, globally operating commercial and music video production company. Directly comparable to Big Kid Films as a boutique creative production studio focused on high-end music videos and branded content, but at significantly greater scale.
• Flying Fish: New Zealand-based film and video production company producing commercials, branded content, and short-form work. Comparable as a domestic peer in the NZ boutique production market.

Regional players

• Bogan Entertainment Solutions: New Zealand-based entertainment and video production services provider. Comparable as a domestic competitor for music video and promotional content commissions in the NZ market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bigkidfilms
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigkidfilms

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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