Aaron Falvey is a renowned director and producer, born in Blenheim, New Zealand, who has been fascinated with filmmaking since the tender age of nine. This spark was ignited when his friend's parents purchased a handy-cam, and they would spend their weekends creating short home movies together. This early exposure to filmmaking had a profound impact on Aaron, inspiring him to pursue a career as a film director.
Throughout his illustrious career, Aaron has been involved in numerous film productions, both as a director and producer. He is particularly well-known for his work on films such as Ascendance (2018),The Flame (2015),Alone (2014),and Outer Darkness (2014). While Aaron is primarily a director, he is also a skilled and accomplished producer.
Aaron has been diligently developing his first feature film, Northspur (2022),which is slated to go into production later in 2019. This feature film is a testament to his dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling.
Aaron is also the co-founder of the Top of the South Film Production Society, a collective group of filmmakers from the Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough, and Kaikoura regions, all sharing the same goal of creating a thriving film industry in the region. His vision is to establish a film industry that provides employment opportunities for both cast and crew.
In addition to his work with the film production society, Aaron is also the co-founder and director of the Top of the South Film Festival, which aims to encourage and inspire local filmmakers to showcase their short films to the general public.
Aaron is a driving force behind bringing film productions to Marlborough, New Zealand, and has successfully pitched to his local council for the establishment of a regional film office to promote the province's stunning and diverse landscape.
As a testament to his dedication to the region, Aaron has worked tirelessly to promote Marlborough as a prime location for film productions, leveraging his connections and expertise to bring new projects to the area. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, and he continues to be a driving force behind the region's growing film industry.
