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JARROD HOLT

Writer Producer Director

Over 25 years crafting award-winning comedy for New Zealand and the world.

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25+
Years in Industry
16
Seasons of 7 Days
6
Major Awards
7
International Networks
Jarrod Holt

Co-creator, Writer and Producer of NZ's longest-running comedy series (over 450 episodes)

Jarrod Holt has over 25 years of experience writing, producing and directing television and film.

From panel shows to scripted series, short films to feature-length productions, Jarrod has built an exceptional body of work characterised by quirky, irreverent, and sometimes controversial comedic sensibilities.

His work has earned recognition at the highest levels of the New Zealand film and television industry, and attracted the attention of major American and British networks.

Television

Co-creator of NZ's longest-running comedy panel show

Film

First 48HR film to win at NZ Film Awards

International

Scripts sold to AMC, CBS, FX, TBS, BBC1, BBC3, Channel 4

PROJECTS

7 Days
Television Series

7 DAYS

2009 – Present • 16+ Seasons

New Zealand's longest-running comedy panel show focused on current events. Hosted by Jeremy Corbett, the show has helped showcase and grow local comic talent while establishing itself as a national institution.

4 x NZ TV Awards 450+ Episodes
Hounds
Television Series

HOUNDS

2012 • 6 Episodes

Critically acclaimed scripted comedy series about greyhound racing. Won Best Comedy at the NZ Film and Television Awards, beating 7 Days.

NZ TV Awards Best Comedy Series NZ TV Awards Best Script
Coverband
Television Series

COVERBAND

2014

Comedy series picked up by CBS and developed by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions for the American market.

CBS/Happy Madison
Gary of the Pacific
Feature Film

GARY OF THE PACIFIC

2017 • 87 minutes

Feature film debut about a struggling real estate agent who becomes the last chief of a sinking Pacific island. Starring Josh Thomson.

Feature Debut
Only Son
Short Film

ONLY SON

2010

The only 48 Hour Film Festival entry to ever win at the NZ Film Awards, taking Best Short Film and Best Screenplay against government-funded productions.

NZ TV Awards Best Short Film NZ TV Awards Best Screenplay 48HR Grand Prize
Brown Peril
Short Film

BROWN PERIL

2007

Mockumentary about a pompous badminton star. Grand national prize winner at the 48 Hour Film Festival—making Parakai Productions the first to win twice.

48HR Grand Prize
Patriot Brains
Television Series

PATRIOT BRAINS

2022–2023 • 20 Episodes

Comedy quiz show created, written and produced for New Zealand and Australian broadcast, hosted by Bill Bailey and Sue Perkins.

NZ/AUS
Best Bits
Television Series

BEST BITS

Various

Television series created, written and produced for New Zealand and Australian audiences.

NZ/AUS

PROJECTS

FX
Development Deal
Deathless – Original horror/comedy series Script Development
CBS
Script Commission
Coverband – US Adaptation Via Happy Madison
AMC
In Development
The Kid – One-Hour Drama Currently Active
TBS
Script Sale
For the Winter – Drama/Comedy Series Completed
BBC3
Script Sale
Long Haul – Comedy Series Completed
CH4
Script Sale
Untitled Real Estate – Comedy Series Completed
3311
In Development
Infinite Realities – Half-Hour Comedy (based on Alexander Weinstein short story) Currently Active
MOTIVE/FIFTH SEASON
In Development
Gangland (Based on Jared Savage book) UK Production

AWARDS & HONOURS

2017

Best Comedy or Comedy Series Winner

7 Days • NZ Film and Television Awards

2012

Best Comedy or Comedy Series Winner

Hounds • NZ Film and Television Awards

2011

Best Comedy or Comedy Series Winner

7 Days • NZ Film and Television Awards

2010

Best Short Film Winner

Only Son • NZ Film and Television Awards

2010

Best Screenplay – Short Film Winner

Only Son • NZ Film and Television Awards

2010

Grand National Prize Winner

Only Son • 48 Hour Film Festival

2006

Grand National Prize Winner

Brown Peril: The Tim Porch Story • 48 Hour Film Festival

CONTACT

hello@parakaiproductions.co.nz