Kia Ora, welcome to this space.
Tempero Creative is a multi-disiplined creative company. We're privellaged to contribute to many different communities and organisations in unique ways. No one week is ever the same for us! We're always looking around the corner for new opportunities and creative endeavours. Our main work is videography, but we will never be put in one box. Please enjoy browsing through the wide range of services we offer and we hope you will find what you are looking for in us.
Joel, Rachel, James & Fraser come together to bring Tempero Creative to life. Bringing their own skills and strengths to the table and leaving no stone unturned.
Tempero Creative is the umbrella studio that houses four unique studio brands, each with their own flavour and mission.
We're stoked to be trusted by a wide range of interesting communities, companies and individuals.
From music videos to short films - here you will find some of our favourites.
Every year Joel & Rachel look back on their journey and celebrate the highs, the lows and the down right crazies.
Joel & Rachel are the ÅŒtautahi Regional Managers for the 48Hours Film Festival
The Tempero Family
With over a decade of experience in the creative realm, Joel does it all. Standing at 6ft 2, he refuses to be put in any one box. Need a video made? Joel's your guy. Perhaps an animation? Chat with Joel. Maybe a website? A song? Heck, why not a video game? It's worth checking in with Joel.
Taking on the Tempero name is no small feat, and Rachel has done it in style. Marrying into the family in 2022, Rachel brings an attention to detail and careful eye that balances out Joel's spontaneity quite nicely. She's a sharp shooter and an INCREDIBLE baker. No seriously, you NEED to try her food.
After finishing up at UC with a Master of writing in his back pocket, James is writing, blogging and creating digital content for various local companies. He's got a knack for good storytelling, contributing his talent to many short films and organisation blogs. He writes on his personal site some good chuckles, be sure to go have a read.He's also absolutely infatuated with Peanuts Comics.
Fraser is a casual content creator who has contributed to a number of projects, particularlly supporting Joel in editing and shooting for schools and collaborating with rip focus and other 48hours teams.He's now streaming on twitch!
Our fluffy accountant. 600 followers and climbing! Go get some puppy smiles on your feed.
Four Studios - One Creative Mission
We are the home to four unique studios, each bringing a distinct creative focus to the table. Storybook Weddings captures cinematic love stories with elegance and emotion. Technicolour Thoughts delivers video and design content for businesses and communities. rip focus is our staple film making team, crafting original short films. Film Club NZ runs hands-on filmmaking and animation workshops in schools.These initiatives come together to reflect our passion for storytelling, collaboration, and creative impact.You can find out more about each studio by selecting one below.
We're honoured to be trusted by many...
Communities & Companies
Artists
Events
FAQ
How much do you cost?
All initial discussions and our first meeting will always be free of charge! We want to get to know you and your idea to see if we're a good fit for you. From there, our services are vast and the prices range from minimum wage work to full production level quotes. We have one off prices, multi-project discounts and retainer fees to select from. A rate card for our most common services is available upon request. We are GST registered.
What makes Tempero Creative different from other studios?
Being a family makes the work all the more special, and once you have worked with us, you're a part of the family too! Deep connection with the client, understanding them and their story is always the forefront of our business model and strategic planning. Affordable media solutions are important to us - so we can garuntee we have the best prices in the business without skipping out on quality.
Do you work with clients outside of Christchurch?
Yes — we will work with anyone all across Aotearoa and beyond. Whether it be a remote job, or if you'd like to fly us out to you, we will be there!
You seem to do a lot, but what DON'T you do??
That's a great question! The short answer - SEO, Marketing and Ads. 3D Printing. Copy-writing. Coding and App Dev.
That being said, we often find our creative work crashes into these sorts of areas, so we have heaps of friends and connections on call to give us a hand if we need, or we can refer you onto other fantastic Christchurch talent!
Can you help us shape our idea if we’re not sure what we need yet?
Absolutely. Many clients come to us early — we’re happy to help you develop a concept, script, or strategy before your production begins. If you decide you want to take us on board to bring something to life, that's when we'll start negotiating budgets and costs.
Do you take on urgent or last-minute projects?
We do when we can. Get in touch as soon as possible — we’ll let you know straight away what’s possible based on our current schedule.
Who does what?
Joel is the main contact for Tempero Creative. Every contributer has their own skills and some of them overlap, but it's safe to assume you'll be initially working with Joel and then reffered onto the others if the job requires it eg. we typically get James to take on writing gigs, and trust us when we say you want Rachel to bake you your wedding cake, not Joel.
Annual Recaps
Since Joel and Rachel's wedding, they have been maticulously journalling and capturing what life has been for them - both professionally and personally. The recaps look back on their highest achievements, favourite experiences and celebrate all that life delivers year after year.
The Vista Foundation 48Hours Film Festival
After a decade of competing, the Temperos have taken on the regional management duties for the ÅŒtautahi region.
A Few of our Favourites
The Defiance Medley
Coming in at 2nd place for Joel's most favourite project of 2024 is this absolute banger of an experience. From working through the story, to writing and recording the music with the kids, to filming and editing the final thing. Every step of the way there was something special to admire.It's a true blessing to be able to support such talent, and I'm always so greatful for the incredible opportunity I have to empower the students.
Elmer's ÅŒtautahi Elephant Trail
This year's Wild In Art project was lucky enough to fall into the hands of the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust. This included an afternoon shoot at the Town Hall where all the sponsors and artists came together to celebrate the incredible work they had done.Following that, 30 elephants were installed throughout Christchurch, and Joel spent a day walking the entire city getting shots of as many as he could. He walked 20,000 steps.
Project Link
Joel's first ever video game - the highlight of 2024! A secret project for his brother's 21st birthday, with zero experience prior.This project pulled together storytelling, design, music, video editing and Unity game engine to create an absolute masterpiece.
Eastercamp
Year after year we return to Eastercamp with joy in our hearts, ready to serve and bring entertainment and fun to the 3000 youth staying onsite for 5 days.The work ranges from highlights content, on the spot interviews, shoutouts and in 2025 Rachel and Joel's special project was a music video.
Crab Mentality
Ever wondered what happens when you put crabs in a bucket?This is one of many explainer videos Joel has produced for companies and organisations wanting to communicate their message in a unique way.
"I Can Do It"
This was a special one! I was incredibly lucky to support Suzy and Kath with their incredible new song, one all about perserverance, resilience and giving things your all.We spent a day at Halswell Quarry with a group of 15 keen beans. We took on rain, dead batteries and a big ol' walk up to the very top.They say never work with kids, but when you know kids as great as the ones we had, I think we can make the exception! Big thank you to all the parents who supported their tamariki on the day.
Endgame Parody
Recreating the credits sequence of Avengers: Endgame would be no small feat, but as it turned out, it wasn't quite as complicated as I thought. All it took was a few emails back and forth and a lot of studying of the movements in the sequence.Hitfilm may not be the first choice for VFX artists, but it has been my go to ever since I was very young, and it was the perfect software to get this video looking just right. From the animations, to the gleaming lights going across the space, to compositing and lighting the people.
The Christmas Grotto
As a child my parents would take me to a place that I always thought was absolute magic - The Christmas Grotto. First launched in 2001 at Southwest Baptist Church, thanks to the creative minds of Edward Warrington and Linda Hills.
It was an absolute joy to be able to contribute to the magic, promoting the 2023 event.
I Could Fly
This was Joel's 10th year entering 48hours competitions. We landed musical for a second time, which is both exciting and exhausting. We had an awesome time putting this together (despite the cold, can you tell we were freezing?)Beyond the film, we had an incredible time connecting with such talented creatives across the city this year. We're always grateful for the opportunities 48hours gives us to meet new people, explore new ideas and try out new things.
Videography & Editing
Photography
Animation & VFX
Graphic Design
Music Production
Tutoring
Creative Consulation
Directing & Producing
Writing
Social Media Content
Web Design
Video Games
Cakes & Baking
Event Management
The Grange Theatre
Short Films
Logos & Style Guides
Weddings
Music Videos
Formals & Parties
Documentaries
Course Creation
Event Highlights
Community Stories
Funerals
Advertising & Campaigns
Artist Support
Board Games
Photo Editing & Colourising
Digitizing VHS Tapes
We've been in the wedding business for the last 8 years. With a fun story telling style, and an eye for small details - we love every moment of creating unique, vibrant and exciting wedding content.
Make your voice heard! What are you working on? What is on your heart? What is your team up to these days? Let us help you share the story. We interview, capture B-roll and put together story videos that communities and organisations can share with joy.
Stand out with a video that captures your unique product, brand or initiative. Sign us up to create something for you that is entertaining, engaging and - most importantly - maximises budgets!
Nothing beats looking back on a big day out and reminiscing about adventures with mates. Let us join you on the adventure, capture the memories and put together video content that will knock your socks off.
Bring your talent to life with a video that raises the stakes! Whether it be a clever narrative, an abstract film, a lyric video or a live performance - we have your back.
Capturing school life is crucial for bringing community together, showcasing the vastness of a child's experience and celebrating what it means to grow and learn. We capture highlights of school events, tell stories of what it means to be in community, and produce creative works with talented kids.
Short form content is the future, so they say! Let us support your organisation with campaigns designed to engage your audience and connect people together. We also can support you with blogging and interviews.
It's Hollywood, baby! Bring us your vision and we'll bring it to life. Whether you need us for a specific role, or you want to bounce off ideas, we're interested in everything that you're dreaming of and want to be a part of it!
Remember VHS? I'm sure your mum does. Bring us your tapes and surprise the elders in you family with a look back on their history, now in .mp4!
We've been in the wedding business for the last 8 years. With a fun story telling style, and an eye for small details - we love every moment of creating unique, vibrant and exciting wedding content.With Rachel coming into the fold, we now offer packages for both video and photography! And we're excited to help you with your special day.
For the professional needing to update their Linkedin, the actor who needs to submit for an audition, or the dreamer who is about to launch their brand new idea - everyone needs a headshot for something!
Family portraits, baby photos, pet portraits, or everything at once! Being a family ourselves, we love to share that joy with others, and a family photo outing is always a wonderful time.
Nothing beats looking back on a big day out and reminiscing about adventures with mates. Let us join you on the adventure, and take some photos along the way!
Let us support your organisation with campaigns designed to engage your audience and connect people together. We also can support you with blogging and interviews.
Joel has over a decade of experience in editing photography. This can include restoring old images, colourising black and white photos or just getting the photo bomber out of your date night picture.
2D Graphic animation is our specialty. Best used in an explainer video format, or a campaign promoting a new product or business. Use cartoon to express yourself in a new way!
3D Models for any occasion. Conceptual designs. Prototyping for a game. Perhaps even a little bit of animation too! We're always keen to stretch our creative muscles in this space.
Did someone say lightsabers? If you need a creative effect for a project, we have you covered! Let us know what you're hoping to achieve and we'll tell you what we can make possible.
It doesn't hurt to be able to take your own personal rendering of your kitchen renovation to a draftsman! It saves builders time and sometimes even the homeowner cash. If you're interested in having full creative control of your home design, we can help you achieve that.
We have a knack for making photography larger than life. We can cut the fat, pull things together to make something new and come up with designs that'll blow your mind. We also LOVE creating collages, so much so we've even gain attention on Reddit for our work before.
Your business needs a new logo! Scratch that, it needs and entirely new identity! We can help you from start to finish - developing concepts, working through prototypes, finalising everything with a document that showcases what your brand is and what you are about.
Who doesn't love a good poster? Whether it's for a billboard, an instagram add or a print out brouchure, we can deliver a quality advertisment for your product, organisation or upcoming event. We can even animate the designs if you'd like, we'll go the extra mile!
Joel has over a decade of experience in editing photography. This can include restoring old images, colourising black and white photos or just getting the photo bomber out of your date night picture.
Memories are so important to protect! Let us do it in style. Give us your photos, tell us what you're after and let us cook up some magic. We'll take you on the journey every step of the way, and we can't wait to hear the story, whether it's an amazing trip you went on, or the early years of your first born child.
Crisp dialogue, rich atmospheres, and the perfect tune—whether it's a short, doco or feature, we can handle location audio, foley, mixing and music for your content.
From voice memos to radio-ready—whether it’s your first demo or a full EP, we can provide a space to create, an ear to fine tune and good vibes to bring the songs to life.
Great sound is everything at an event. Your band has a gig or live recording to do, your event is running a Q&A panel, your theatre show needs a reliable mix. We've got you covered!
We have had a variety of experiences with song production. From original tracks, to parodies, to full on musical numbers. We can help pitch into an idea, write you a jingle from scratch or take on any challenge you might be facing that needs a musical touch.
One session a week, usually after school, a film club will come together to work on a project of their choosing, and upskill in many areas of film making. This course brings teams together to train up their film making craft, tell stories using a simple set of tools, and train for competitions like the 48hours film festival.
Sometimes all you need to get an idea off the ground is someone else to help throw things to the wall and see what sticks. With over a decade of experience supporting clients and brainstormers alike - we thrive on seeing your potential, and want to help you see it as well.All initial converstations and our first meeting is absolutely free. So even if you just want a trustworthy 'thought bouncer' to throw ideas at over a hot chocolate, hit us up! We'd love to chat with you.
Big ideas are great - but knowing the steps to take, the pitfalls to avoid and the potential risk to consider are crucial for the sucess of big ideas. Whether it be giving advice for how to manage an event, pointers for managing a film or creative production or even how to set up a birthday surprise. We've got all the tools you'll want for your toolbelt, and we're here to help equip you for sucess.
A good technician is one that goes unnoticed! The importance of technical management being top notch for your event can't be understated, and we're here to help.With experience across many technical fields - we can advise you on what it'll take to pull off your show, your event or your community gathering. We can refer you to the best of the best in our city or even help you manage it ourselves.
With a wealth of show experience under their belt, the Tempero's are ones to call on to bring your performance to life. Whether it's a full scale show, a talent night, a community celebration - you'll want us in your toolbelt!- Directing and Producing shows
- Technical support and advice
- Acting & Choreography Coaching
- Music Production
- Recording of shows
- Highlights and behind the scenes promotionals
- Advertising and fundraising
We support local businesses with websites that have a very low cost to run. Once you've purchased your domain and paid our initial development fee, there are no hidden or subscription fees afterwards. Minor developments to the sites are completely free and major developments will always be at a competitive price.
Yep, that's right, we can help you produce your very own game! Specialising in Unity game engine, the possibilities of what we can help create are endless. If you have a concept you'd like to explore being developed, hit us up and let's see if we can support it.Game development can be costly and oftentimes will require a team - but whether you're just getting started with your ideas, or you're on the hunt for a specific kind of support for your project, come and chat with us!
Need a little custom app made for your personal use? Or perhaps an idea that you want to prototype before taking it to new heights? We might be able to help! WIth experience in Unity engine, we can develop simple apps that can go straight to your phone in an instant for play-testing. Who knows, perhaps it will launch you into something bigger than you can imagine!
It's time to celebrate! But sometimes getting things into place can be daunting - there's so much to think about! This is where we come in. Party planners to the max, we've got you covered. From concept to creation, whether it be designing invitations, managing technical support, advising where to go for this and that, we're here to support you in any way you need!
Looking for a wedding planner? We've got you covered! Beyond capturing your day, the Tempero's have experience with event management - booking venues, sorting calendars, communicating with guests, organising technical, advising on how to manage budget, finding savings and bringing everything together into one fantastic celebration.
With a wealth of show experience under their belt, the Tempero's are ones to call on to bring your performance to life. Whether it's a full scale show, a talent night, a community celebration - you'll want us in your toolbelt!- Directing and Producing shows
- Technical support and advice
- Acting & Choreography Coaching
- Music Production
- Recording of shows
- Highlights and behind the scenes promotionals
- Advertising and fundraising
It's your time to shine! This 304 seat theatre is the perfect place to showcase your talented community, or present your next big idea. Check out the website to see whether this theatre is the space you're looking for!
*Support from Tempero Creative does not include discounts for the hireage of the venue*Subject to availibility and nature of your event, please read terms and conditions on the website
Showcase your special day with a customisable website. A great option to share with friends and family, especially those who couldn't make it. Perfect for displaying your photos, videos and any messages or stories you wish to share. Wedding websites are absolutely FREE with any other booking.
Looking for a wedding planner? We've got you covered! Beyond capturing your day, the Tempero's have experience with event management.This could include booking venues, sorting calendars, communicating with guests, organising technical, advising on how to manage budget, finding savings and bringing everything together into one fantastic celebration.
It's time to celebrate! But sometimes getting things into place can be daunting - there's so much to think about! This is where we come in. Party planners to the max, we've got you covered. From concept to creation, whether it be designing invitations, managing technical support, advising where to go for this and that, we're here to support you in any way you need!
Remembering those we have lost is can be a difficult time, but an important one. We love to support families going through this experience as best as we can. Whether it's recording the cermony, designing memory brochures, slideshows/video presentations or even structuring and supporting the ceremony itself. The opportuinty to walk alongside you is a treasured one!
Share your tale with ease when you partner with us to get you content produced. Whether it's a collection of interviews intertwined into one tight story to share online, or just a simple message to send direct to your community - we've got you covered and will make it happen with our eyes closed.
Students always love to look back at the best moments of their schooling experience. Bring you community together with videos that bring a smile to their face or a tear to their eye. Sports days, cultural events, saying goodbye to loved staff members or welcoming new ones. The possiblities are endless!
The future is digital! Whether it be one or one tutoring of a specific skill, or a customised course for a group of students at your skill. We're here to teach! And we love supporting the next generation see their creative potential.- Film making courses
- Animation courses
- Camera operating courses
High School Musical (2016)
Social Media Content
Reels & Shorts
Short form 9x16 content is the future of communication. Need advice for how to promote your business? Perhaps you want to capture and celebrate your upcoming event. Recruit us to focus on the outreach side and let us take your initiative to new heights!
Photography
The highlights framed for eternity. Be it headshots for your business, event highlights, campaigns for a new product or service. We'll take the snaps you need, and be snapping doing so! Curating a selection of material for you to then share on your socials to keep engagement up and see your communities grow.
Writing & Blogging
Looking for a writer to support your business, event or story? We can offer retainer contracts to support you for a season, an event or a lifetime!
*subject to availability and scale of needs