Guy Pigden is a renowned New Zealand-based director, writer, editor, and producer, whose impressive career spans over two decades. His debut feature film, 'I Survived A Zombie Holocaust', was a groundbreaking production, funded by the New Zealand Film Commission through the Escalator initiative. This critically acclaimed film, which Pigden wrote and directed, enjoyed a remarkable international film festival run, culminating in the prestigious Independent Spirit Award at Sydney's Night of Horror International Film Festival. Furthermore, 'I Survived A Zombie Holocaust' was nominated for the Best Screenplay award at the 2015 New Zealand Writers Guild awards, a testament to Pigden's exceptional storytelling abilities.
In addition to his feature film work, Pigden has been a prolific creator of digital content, producing web series, sketches, and short films through his Pigville Productions YouTube channel. With over fifty-eight million views and one-hundred and thirty thousand subscribers, Pigden's digital presence is truly remarkable.
Pigden's production company has been responsible for a range of innovative projects, including the five-part web series 'Harrow', produced for NZME's Watchme online video platform, and the seven-part web series 'Immi The Vegan', released in June 2020.
