“I don't have an anti-Hollywood feeling. It's just I'm a New Zealander. I was born in New Zealand, and it's where my house is, and my family goes to school there. My interest is to remain in my homeland and make films. I don't really want to relocate myself to other countries in the world to work.”

New Zealand filmmaker and producer, born in 1967. He is best known for directing the groundbreaking *Lord of the Rings* trilogy, which redefined modern fantasy cinema with its immersive storytelling and technical innovation. His work spans blockbuster films, documentaries, and television, consistently blending spectacle with emotional depth.