Queenstown's film and TV industry finally has a home. 

An old department store has been transformed into Remarkable Studios NZ – already ticking off having its first major drama project filmed there. 

It's located just five minutes from Queenstown airport and close to several hotels. 

Screentime NZ chief executive Philly de Lacey told Mike Hosking they'd been looking for a place for some time when they saw the lease became available. 

She says it was too good to let go, and after some negotiations and working out how it will run, they're open for business. 

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