ChloeSmith
- Producer
- Production manager
Chloe Smith has been a producer on many international productions that were shot in New Zealand. A long professional relationship with producer Rob Tapert saw her become an essential component of shows like Hercules, Xena and Spartacus. Smith has also been associated with a number of iconic local feature films, including The Piano, Sione’s Wedding and The Power of the Dog.
Screenography
Biography
A chance meeting with producer Larry Parr in a bar in 1983 kickstarted Chloe Smith’s long career in the New Zealand film industry. During that time she has progressed through the ranks to become one of the country’s most experienced producers.
Awards
2019 Huawei Mate30 Pro New Zealand Television Awards
Best Feature Drama (shared with Jane Holland, Michael Bennett, Kelly Martin and Chris Bailey): for In Dark Places
2018 Huawei Mate20 New Zealand Television Awards
Nominated for Best Drama Series (with Tony Ayres and Richard Bell): for Wanted, series two
“If I’m lucky I have nothing to do at the end of the day because I’ve delegated everything — but of course it’s not like that, so you end up being the person who’s happy to take responsibility for the decisions that need to be made to keep things moving forward.”