What has happened, might happen, or should happen, to the recent MCH consultation Modernising Media and Regulation. Join us for a panel discussion with some of the contributors Peter Thompson (Better Public Media), Gavin Ellis (Koi Tu) and Producer Richard Flecther as they talk to their submissions and discuss what the impact will be on the landscape of the NZ screen sector.
Moderated by William Earl, who’s experience is across senior management and production and channel start-ups roles at TVNZ, twelve years of policy and regulatory experience with pay-tv, public and commercial broadcasters, telcos and NGOs in Asia and Eastern Europe. After a term as a Controller of Policy and Planning at BBC Corporate he established the NZ Freeview platform.
This session is essential for all those interested in discussing how what rules and incentives could shape the future of our screen sector
SPEAKERS
GAVIN ELLIS
Dr Gavin Ellis is an honorary fellow at Koi Tū The Centre for Informed Futures.
He is a researcher, consultant, and commentator with six decades of experience in news media. A former editor-in-chief of the New Zealand Herald, he lectured on media, communications, and propaganda at the University of Auckland for a decade.
He is the author of three books and numerous research papers including a series on the Christchurch mosque attacks.
He is an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to journalism, and a recipient of the Commonwealth Astor Award for contributions to media freedom.
PETER THOMPSON
Peter Thompson is an Associate Professor in Media and Communication at Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka). His research focuses on media policy (notably public media and funding mechanisms) and also communication processes in financial markets.
Peter has also undertaken commissioned work for the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, NZ On Air, the Department of Internal Affairs and the Canadian Department of Heritage, SPADA, and the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
Peter is a founding trustee of the Better Public Media trust and is primary author of several of BPM’s policy submissions including the recent response to the government’s Media Reform proposals.
RICHARD FLETCHER
Richard Fletcher is the Managing Director and a founding partner of Libertine Pictures with Neil Cross. With over 25 years of experience in international film and television production, Richard has produced or executive-produced 33 feature films, documentaries, and TV series. Recent projects include Secrets at Red Rocks for Sky and BYUtv, and three seasons each of Mystic for CBBC and TVNZ, and Under the Vines for Acorn TV and TVNZ. Richard’s productions have been featured at major international festivals such as Berlin, Sundance, and Toronto. He has worked with partners including ABC, BBC, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Richard previously worked at the New Zealand Film Commission and has extensive experience in production, financing, and distribution. He also has significant public policy experience as a former President of SPADA and a New Zealand Screen Council board member. In 2009, he received the SPADA Independent Producer of the Year award and, in 2017, the SPADA/Data Book Industry Champion award.
WILLIAM EARL
William Earl’s experience includes senior management and production and channel start-ops at TVNZ, and twelve years of policy and regulatory experience with pay-tv, public and commercial broadcasters, telcos and NGO’s in Asia and Eastern Europe. After a term as a Controller of Policy and Planning at BBC Corporate he established the NZ Freeview platform.
