Independent filmmaker Pietra Brettkelly is fiercely passionate about what she considers to be the most exciting and innovative element of film and television production - documentary film making. Pietra was…

Leanne Saunders gained a foothold in the industry with Working Title Films and attached sales company Manifesto Film Sales, UK. On return to New Zealand she worked as an in-house…

Roger Horrocks can offer a long-term perspective on the New Zealand industry since he has been involved with film since the early 1970s, as a champion of film-making, film archiving,…

Larry Parr, Ngāti Hikitanga, Ngāti Raukawa me Muaūpoko A significant figure in New Zealand screen industry, Larry Parr has been making local film and television stories for over 30 years.…

Annie Goldson has been producing and directing award-winning documentaries, docudramas and experimental film/video for 25 years in the United States and New Zealand. Her best-known titles include PUNITIVE DAMAGE, GEORGIE GIRL, ELGAR'S…

Shuchi Kothari has written and/or produced award winning films (FIRAAQ, APRON STRINGS, COFFEE & ALLAH, FLEETING BEAUTY) that have screened at over 100 international festivals, including Venice, Toronto, Telluride, and Cannes.…

Oscar Kightley is a critically acclaimed writer, actor, director and television presenter renowned for his comedy work, particularly with BRO'TOWN and The Naked Samoans. Oscar started writing for the stage…

Kate Rodger is TV3’s 3News entertainment reporter and Film3 reviewer, a self-confessed addict of all things cinema. Over her past decade with 3News, her job has taken her all over…

Tui (Nga Puhi) is a producer with more than 20 years experience domestically and internationally in film video, television, and marketing communications. In recent years Tui has focused firmly on…

After completing her Bachelor of Media Arts with Honours, her student film Betty Banned Sweets, was accepted into several high profile, international film festivals including Melbourne International Film Festival 2008 where she was invited…