Shuchi Kothari is a critically acclaimed screenwriter and producer whose films have screened globally in film festivals including Venice, Cannes, Toronto and on online platforms such as Mubi, and Amazon.…

Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti  Pikiao, Te Whakatōhea Ainsley is a seasoned producer and director of more than two dozen short and feature films, documentaries and television drama. She was…

Esther Cahill-Chiaroni is the Film Development Lead at New Zealand Film Commission. Over the past 15 years, she has been instrumental in supporting the filmmakers and screenwriters of Aotearoa. Executive…

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…

Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa has worked in the screen industry for over 15 years, with a focus on championing Pacific Islands people and stories. His career spans television; Tagata Pasifika Fresh and…

Kath Akuhata-Brown (Ngati Porou) Kath’s career as a filmmaker spans 35 years and includes the making of shortfilms, documentaries, drama and commercials. These include the award winning short films Washday…

Chris Lyne is the calm in the creative storm - known for his technical excellence, quiet confidence, and ability to bring clarity to complexity. With nearly 20 years in the…

Philly de Lacey (CEO of Screentime NZ and Executive Producer) is one of New Zealand’s leading, multi-award-winning Producers, and is Screentime NZ’s CEO. She has produced / executive produced and…

FEATURE FILMS: Kōkā (2025) - Directed by Kath Akuhata-Brown Ka Whawhai Tonu (2024) - Co-composer with Tiki Taane The Mountain (2024) - Original score, with music by Troy Kingi Stylebender…

After completing a degree in opera singing Janet was a member of eclectic Wellington bands Four Volts and Six Volts from 1984 to 1991 performing gigs, dance and theatre shows.…