Film Construction Team Members

Perry has shot commercials all over the world and won dozens of craft awards.

An expert story teller, his directing skills stretch from heart piercing drama, to precisely timed comedy, to Special Effects. He’s a breeze to work with from the first brief to the final output. A collaborative and highly creative director. His love for the craft is infectious.

Perry has been a craft judge at advertising festivals. He is a mentor and lecturer in advertising industry courses and is in development on several drama and television projects.

Perry loves making ads, and brings all his years of experience to everything he works on. Trained as a film director at The NZ National Film Unit, shooting documentary, drama, and spectacular tourism films. After a stint at TVNZ, he joined Airdate Films, then established Film Construction with Producer Peter Hewitt.

25 years later he’s loves the cut and thrust of film-for-advertising as much as ever. 

With a background in the visual and performing arts and as a professional Stills photographer Belinda brings flair and creativity to the guardianship of Film Construction. Curating the flow of work, ensuring the highest ethos of filmmaking is always at the forefront. Placing importance on a nurturing enviroment where directors and producers are supoported and elevated to do their very best work. Which in turn delivers an exceptional result to the client everytime.

You'll also see her working some magic on 2nd camera from time to time!

Like all the best film people they bring a wealth of diverse experience to the industry. Belinda's background in PR, travel, finance, marketing & administration is utilised brilliantly when applied to production. She is the glue that holds Film Construction together. Nothing gets passed the lovely Be Smith, she keeps all the right things in all their right places.