New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

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NZ Film Commission

8 episodes

1 month ago

This podcast series unpacks the world of film and filmmakers, in New Zealand and abroad, one kōrero at a time. (Kōrero translates to "discussion" in Te Reo Māori, which is the indigenous language of New Zealand.)

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Episodes (8/8)

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

Crafting connections: a deep dive into the potential of co-productions and animation

In this episode of Lights, Camera, Kōrero, Deputy CEO and Head of Co-production and Incentives Chris Payne sits down with Kate Rodger to unpack why international co-productions are more than just a funding tool, they’re a creative and economic game-changer for Aotearoa’s screen industry.

Chris also shares insights from recent trips to Dublin, Galway, and Annecy/MIFA, where New Zealand showcased its animation capabilities and local creative forged partnerships with global players. From unlocking new markets to building cultural bridges, this conversation dives into how strategic collaborations are shaping the future of storytelling.

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3 weeks ago

38 minutes 24 seconds

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

From Mayhem to Masterpieces: Inside the 48Hours film competition with Ant Timpson

Ant Timpson, the mastermind behind 48Hours, dives into the origin story of New Zealand’s biggest guerrilla film competition. With over 10,000 short films and more than two decades of chaos, he shares what it takes to stand out in the fast-and-furious world of 48-hour filmmaking.

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2 months ago

35 minutes 43 seconds

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

Taking New Zealand to the world – CEO Annie Murray on the NZFC’s global trade mission

NZFC CEO, Annie Murray, sits down with award-winning journalist Mike McRoberts to discuss the Commission's global trade mission. From rekindling Kiwi ties to India to strengthening relationships in the UK and facilitating global success in Cannes, Annie shares just how crucial these strategic missions are to the success of the film sector in Aotearoa.

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4 months ago

20 minutes 6 seconds

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

Kiwi producer, Matthew Metcalfe, on Cannes, Career and Kindness

Ahead of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, renowned local producer, Matthew Metcalfe, sits down with Kate to explore the importance of relationships. From forming invaluable contacts at The Cannes Film Market to the mentors that shaped him, and his most successful project, his children. This is a deeply personal and special conversation, bring tissues.

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5 months ago

48 minutes 10 seconds

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

Artificial Intelligence with Alice Shearman and Frances Valintine CNZM

Get ready to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence in this episode of Lights, Camera, Kōrero. Our host Kate Rodger is joined by two exceptional industry leaders today, Frances Valintine CNZM, Founder and CEO of AcademyEX, and Alice Shearman, Executive Director of the New Zealand Writers Guild, to unpack the impact of AI on the film industry—bringing two distinct and thought-provoking perspectives to the table. From creativity and copyright to opportunities and ethical concerns, this fascinating conversation delves into what AI could mean for storytellers, producers, and the future of screen content in Aotearoa and beyond.

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6 months ago

43 minutes 18 seconds

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

Māoriland Film Festival with Maddy de Young

Get ready to dive into the heart of Indigenous storytelling with Lights, Camera, Kōrero. In this episode, host Annabelle Lee-Mather is joined by Māoriland Film Festival Director Maddy de Young and introducing Screen Wellington’s Tanya Black for a rich kōrero that spans community, creativity, and cultural power. Together, Annabelle and Maddy explore the festival’s deep emotional and economic impact on Ōtaki and beyond.

From its beginnings in a cheeky short film to its rise as the largest Indigenous film festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Māoriland pulses with bold vision and fearless filmmaking. More than a festival, it’s a movement—and its story is still unfolding.

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7 months ago

29 minutes 40 seconds

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

Funding Made Easier with Ainsley Gardiner and Esther Cahill-Chiaroni

Acclaimed producer and Head of Funding at the New Zealand Film Commission, Ainsley Gardiner, alongside Esther Cahill-Chiaroni, former Executive Director of Script to Screen and now Film Development Lead, speak with Kate Rodger about the evolving funding landscape at NZFC and the importance of creatives asking themselves 'why'?

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8 months ago

36 minutes 34 seconds

New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero

The Global Film Industry with Philippa Mossman

Nau mai, Haere mai and welcome to the very first episode of Lights, Camera, Kōrero! Journalist and Film Critic Kate Rodger kicks things off with a crucial conversation on the future of New Zealand’s screen industry. She sits down with Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction and Marketing at the New Zealand Film Commission. Philippa recently returned from Los Angeles, where she led a key delegation of New Zealand’s top production and post-production experts in an effort to foster critical connections in Hollywood.

In this episode we’ll dive into the highlights of that trip, explore the current state of the global and local screen industries, and look ahead at how we can stay competitive in the face of global challenges.

Recorded December 2024

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10 months ago

41 minutes 42 seconds