About Us

Who are we?

Admit One Entertainment supports New Zealand Screen IP by providing development, production, co-production, sales and distribution pathways.

Whether developing our own in-house IP or fostering upcoming talent, Admit One is committed to delivering engaging entertainment that is both critically and commercially successful.

We also power the Terror-Fi Film Festival, New Zealand’s premier genre fest.

Admit One is based in Wellington New Zealand, with offices in Toronto and Los Angeles.

James Partridge

CEO / Producer / Festival Director

James’ 16 years of screen experience includes roles as Producer, Executive Producer, Distributor and Film Festival Director.

Serving as producer on both New Zealand and international productions, James’ credits include Shanghai International Film Festival, and Chinese Oscar nominated, films ‘The Turn of the Screw’ and ‘Eternity’.

James is currently based in Wellington, New Zealand and Los Angeles.

Sam Braun

Producer

Alongside her acting career, Sam has over 10 years of screen production experience; working with Happy Madison Productions and Playtone, as well as several independent and commercial screen production companies.

Sam joined Admit One in 2022 to lead IP and film festival production.

After living in Los Angeles, New York and Vancouver, Sam is currently based in Toronto, Canada.