Jack Nielsen

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I’m a filmmaker, producer, and director based in the Waikato with a passion for telling stories that genuinely connect with people.

As the founder of Breaking Forth, I’ve had the opportunity to work with businesses and organisations across New Zealand, creating legacy documentaries, commercial

Relevant Industry Experience:
- Bachelor of Screen Arts (Film Production) at Massey University (2022–2024)
- Production Assistant for Vicky Pope & Rob Sarkies on the Pike River feature film production (2023)
- Intern for Nimbus Media (2018–2019)
- Worked across 30+ short film productions (2022–2026), working across the Producing, Camera, Lighting, and Sound departments

Founder of Breaking Forth Production Company (Directed and Produced):
- From The Ground Up - The J Swap Legacy Film
- Life On The Farms Documentary
- More Than Freight - The Sollys Legacy Film
- ACC & Safer Farms Quad Safety Campaign
- Teeth Whitening Associates Company Overview

Currently Producing:
- The Waitomo Group Story
- The Harcourts Story
- The Goodmans Contractors Story

Producer / Production Coordination
Director
Cinematography / Camera Operation
Camera Department
Lighting Department
Drone Operation
Documentary Filmmaking
Commercial Production
Editing (DaVinci Resolve + Premiere Pro)
Production Logistics & Set Support

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