History and Profile

Since 1999 Pageant Films has produced award-winning broadcast promos, network indents and short films.

We delight in creating entertaining content that engages mainstream audiences. Current activity includes developing TV and feature film projects.

Pageant founder Gabriel Reid holds a Ph.D. in Film Studies and an M.A. in English Literature. Working across theatre, film and television production and promotion, he has garnered Promax, Tropfest and Writers Guild awards.

Dr Reid has lectured on Film History at Unitec Institute of Technology. He served ten years on the board of the Directors and Editors Guild (DEGANZ), including two terms as VP, and five years on the board of Film Auckland (FAI).

Commercial Services

In today’s inter-connected world, attention-grabbing audio-visual content is a must-have for enterprises of every size. In order to survive and thrive, you need impactful materials for online and/or broadcast platforms.

Allow us to help share your story with the world through carefully crafted, original content.

After discussing your needs and agreeing upon a brief, we’ll create bespoke promotional, marketing and advertising materials. Let’s heighten interest in you, your products and services, so new customers can beat a path to your door.

To discuss the best way your needs can be met, your expectations exceeded, phone or email Pageant Films, today. We look forward to hearing from you.

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