When Wayne Sellwood relocated to Milton about two years ago, he became interested in the history of the town and its former pottery plant.
He was aware of a high interest in pottery as a documentary topic, throughout the country.
The Milton plant was one which ''kept coming back to light''.
The documentary focused on the introduction of the pottery industry to New Zealand, its establishment in Milton and ''the ups and downs of the pottery plant'' until its ultimate demise at the start of World War 1.
Mr Sellwood said at the time it was operating, in the late 1800s, the Milton plant was the largest in New Zealand.
''It was quite a serious business in the day.''
The Milton plant produced ''English Majolica'' pottery which was noted for being more dynamic and colourful.
He researched the topic with the support of local historian Paul Griffin.
''We got together and progressed from there, so he's the front-man.''
Mr Griffin ended up presenting the documentary as well.
It was a role he said was quite daunting.
''When you think about people on TV, you think they just have to read a few lines and it's all hunky-dory but it's a bit more involved than that.''
Mr Griffin said it was a good experience and the result was accepted well by the museum.
The film took about two years to produce.
Mr Sellwood said profits from the sale of the documentary would go to the local museum rather than to the production.
''I did the entire thing as a gift to Milton.''
The documentary was available for purchase at local businesses and the museum and information centre in Milton.
