Podcast appearances and mentions of leanne pooley

We hear quite a bit about the experience of cancer treatment; the shocking diagnosis, the decisions, the side effects. But how much do we hear about after, when most people with cancer must adapt to a new world view, lasting lasting impacts and deep existential questions about death, and life? At a time when communities are celebrating, offering congratulations for being done the person at the center of it all feels anything but. Leanne Pooley was shocked to discover her new landscape after treatment and, being a documentary filmmaker and therefore used to speaking out and observing experience she began to look for ways to make sure the medical profession improved in their navigation of this most sensitive time.

We hear quite a bit about the experience of cancer treatment; the shocking diagnosis, the decisions, the side effects. But how much do we hear about after, when most people with cancer must adapt to a new world view, lasting lasting impacts and deep existential questions about death, and life? At a time when communities are celebrating, offering congratulations for being done the person at the center of it all feels anything but. Leanne Pooley was shocked to discover her new landscape after treatment and, being a documentary filmmaker and therefore used to speaking out and observing experience she began to look for ways to make sure the medical profession improved in their navigation of this most sensitive time.

We hear quite a bit about the experience of cancer treatment; the shocking diagnosis, the decisions, the side effects. But how much do we hear about after, when most people with cancer must adapt to a new world view, lasting lasting impacts and deep existential questions about death, and life? At a time when communities are celebrating, offering congratulations for being done the person at the center of it all feels anything but. Leanne Pooley was shocked to discover her new landscape after treatment and, being a documentary filmmaker and therefore used to speaking out and observing experience she began to look for ways to make sure the medical profession improved in their navigation of this most sensitive time.

Update: this is now the Screen Industry Workers Act The Screen Industry Worker's Bill was introduced to Parliament in 2020 and is expected to pass in the coming months. In this panel discussion, Principal Policy Advisor at MBIE (Emby), Gayathiri Ganeshan; the Executive Director of SPADA, Sandy Gildea; ED of DEGANZ, Tui Ruwhiu; ED of the NZ Writer's Guild Alice Shearman; and the director of Equity New Zealand, Denise Roche speak with producer-director Leanne Pooley, offering an overview of the Bill and what it means for the screen industry. This session is presented by the SAE Institute.  The Big Screen Symposium was held in Auckland on the 9th and 10th of July 2022. 

Mental Health issues and stories

The Girl On The Bridge - Leanne Pooley previews her documentary about Jazz Thornton, suicide survivor and advocate for mental health

In the increasing public discourse on mental health, Leanne Pooley’s inspiring and fearless documentary tracks an extraordinary young woman’s journey from suicide survivor to advocate for those struggling. The fact it leaves you hopeful and with tangible advice makes it vital viewing. Recorded Saturday 25 July 2020 at ASB Waterfront Theatre in Auckland, following the world premiere screening. Marten Rabarts with Leanne Pooley and Jazz Thornton.

Leanne Pooley (Director of 'The Girl on the Bridge') Interview by Shannon McCabe on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

Leanne Pooley (Director of 'The Girl on the Bridge') Interview by Shannon McCabe on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

We Need to Talk About A.I. (2020) A new film from acclaimed director, Leanne Pooley.

Recorded August 2 at the ASB Waterfront Theatre following the Auckland premiere screening. Audience Q&A with director Tony Sutorius in conversation with Leanne Pooley.

We hear quite a bit about the experience of cancer treatment; the shocking diagnosis, the decisions, the side effects. But how much do we hear about after, when most people with cancer must adapt to a new world view, lasting lasting impacts and deep existential questions about death, and life? At a time when communities are celebrating, offering congratulations for being done the person at the center of it all feels anything but. Leanne Pooley was shocked to discover her new landscape after treatment and, being a documentary filmmaker and therefore used to speaking out and observing experience she began to look for ways to make sure the medical profession improved in their navigation of this most sensitive time.

We hear quite a bit about the experience of cancer treatment; the shocking diagnosis, the decisions, the side effects. But how much do we hear about after, when most people with cancer must adapt to a new world view, lasting lasting impacts and deep existential questions about death, and life? At a time when communities are celebrating, offering congratulations for being done the person at the center of it all feels anything but. Leanne Pooley was shocked to discover her new landscape after treatment and, being a documentary filmmaker and therefore used to speaking out and observing experience she began to look for ways to make sure the medical profession improved in their navigation of this most sensitive time.

We hear quite a bit about the experience of cancer treatment; the shocking diagnosis, the decisions, the side effects. But how much do we hear about after, when most people with cancer must adapt to a new world view, lasting lasting impacts and deep existential questions about death, and life? At a time when communities are celebrating, offering congratulations for being done the person at the center of it all feels anything but. Leanne Pooley was shocked to discover her new landscape after treatment and, being a documentary filmmaker and therefore used to speaking out and observing experience she began to look for ways to make sure the medical profession improved in their navigation of this most sensitive time.

Leanne Pooley is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished documentary filmmakers, having directed over 20 films. Leanne has made documentaries for major broadcasters including the BBC and PBS, and her documentaries have screened in more than 100 countries. Her work includes “Beyond the Edge” a 3D feature film that was a runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival, and “Topp Twins – Untouchable Girls” which won 21 International Awards including Audience Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Melbourne International Film Festival, and the Gothenburg International Film Festival, amongst others. It also won Best Feature at the New Zealand Film & TV Awards, and reached nearly $2 million at the New Zealand box office, making it the most successful New Zealand documentary of all time. In 2011 Leanne’s work was recognized by the New Zealand Arts Foundation, and she was made a New Zealand Arts Laureate. She now serves as a judge for the International Emmy Awards.

Dan Slevin reviews Leanne Pooley's animated version of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign of 1915.

  On this episode we take a look at Stan Lee’s Mighty 7, the Japanese-French-Korean CG cartoon Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, Leanne Pooley’s animated documentary about the disastrous Gallipoli campaign of 1915, and all sorts of other stuff. We also discuss the anime that have caught our attention from the upcoming Fall […]

Previously on The Weekend we looked at the future for the New Zealand film Industry. This time it's the turn of New Zealand documentary makers. We talk to two of the best in this difficult business - Leanne Pooley and Pietra Brett Kelly.

New Zealand based documentary filmmaker, Leanne Pooley, established the independent production company Spacific Films based in New Zealand.  Her earlier documentaries include: Relative Guilt, Kiwi Buddha, and Haunting Douglass about modern dancer and choreographer Douglas Wright. Leanne has made the award winning documentary films: The Promise, Try Revolution, and Being Billy Apple. Leanne more recently created the documentary The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls, a film about the lives of lesbian, singing, twin sister comedy duo, the Topp Twins. It has won many international awards including audience awards at Toronto, Melbourne, and Gothenburg, and won Best Feature at the NZ Film & TV Awards and was the most successful NZ documentary of all time. Leanne is also directing Shackleton's Captain, a documentary about Frank Worsley, captain of Shackleton's Endurance, and is producing the documentary Finding Mercy.