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Historically speaking, there has been a lack of representation and access for those who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent within the screen industry. Chelsea Bridges, Jared Flitcroft and Felicity Hamill have a mission to improve industry standards by using their skills as access coordinators. This new role helps create a safe place on set for everyone. It can also improve every stage of production from development through to post-production to ensure best practice is implemented in front of and behind the camera. This session was moderated by Dale Corlett and Tayla Hancock from the New Zealand Film Commission.  

The New Zealand Film Commission is working to strengthen ties with India and Europe as the United States threatens to slap a 100 percent tariff on any films made here. Film Commission chief executive Annie Murray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, smoke has billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and it is black showing no Pope has been chosen, dozens of Indian and Pakistani civilians have been killed after hostilities erupted between the two nations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the government has been told the police need greater powers to properly clamp down on transnational and organised criminal groups, the search is on for families of nearly 2000 mental health patients who were buried in unmarked graves in Porirua, the New Zealand Film Commission is working to strengthen ties with India and Europe as the United States threatens to slap a 100 percent tariff on any films made here, and a meteor shower, which is actually a brightly burning trail of space debris left behind by Halleys Comet, will be visible in our skies over the next few days.

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to chat about Lee the biography of the photographer Lee Miller, The Adjustment Bureau starring Matt Damon and some rare gems from NZ Film On Demand the digital rental service operated by the New Zealand Film Commission.

Simon Morris asks Annie Murray, CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission, why local audiences for New Zealand films are currently so low – around just three percent of the total box office? Is it poor promotion and publicity? Do audiences prefer streaming services to cinemas these days? Or are we simply making the wrong movies?

An Amazon MGM Studios production is coming to Aotearoa, with Auckland announced as the primary shooting location for the star-studded project.  The Wrecking Crew will be directed by award-winning film-maker Ángel Manuel Soto and feature an impressive cast including Aquaman's Jason Momoa, Guardians of the Galaxy's Dave Bautista, and New Zealand's own Temuera Morrison and Frankie Adams.  Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction and Marketing for the NZ Film Commission, told Mike Hosking the Commission does everything they can to incentivise filming in New Zealand.  She said the productions offer significant benefits in the short periods of time they film, including the huge injection of foreign money into the country, region, or community, that's spent on workers or businesses.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A headline in the news this week had me rolling my eyes. Sometimes the arts make it hard for themselves.  The headline I'm referring to was about the New Zealand Film Commission spending $16,431 on two farewell and two welcome parties for their outgoing and incoming chief executives. Obviously, no one stopped to think how this particular headline might come across. If they had, the NZ Film Commission might have read the room differently.    It's not a good look to have an autonomous Crown Entity, whose job is to distribute public money to the film industry, creating headlines about throwing parties.   In the scheme of things, this isn't much money. And if we weren't in the middle of a cost of living crisis, and with a government facing long term fiscal deficits, this may never have made headlines. I'm pretty sure I've been to similar farewells in the private sector which cost a lot more.    I should note, these celebrations took place in 2023 before the October election which delivered a new Government hell bent on making savings across the public sector.    But you could argue that we were already in a cost of living crisis before the election: a recession was expected, Labour had started tightening the belt and clamping down on costs, and we knew the policies of the potential new coalition partners. They should have anticipated how this would look.    This follows news that NZFC paid a former boss well over half a million dollars in leave and severance payments after just nine months in the role when he left in 2022.    None of this helps the NZFC garner support from the public. The New Zealand Screen industry is worth a bomb – it contributes $3.5 billion to the economy each year. It is an incredible industry filled with some of the hardest working, most innovative people I have ever worked with – and it's world class. But when it comes to arts, and culture, and public perception, you'll never be able to compete for funding against the need for a better education and health system, more police, and safer roads.   These headlines also grate as many organisations have done incredible work over the last 9 months to ensure stability in the struggling industry. SPADA have been lobbying tirelessly to make sure NZ on Air was exempt from having to make the across the board 7.5% cut being asked of Ministry funding. New Zealand's longest running soap, Shortland Street, will air just three episodes a week in 2025, a compromise to keep the long-running drama alive.   The CEO of TVNZ proved she got the memo about creating headlines: after Jodi O'Donnell accepted an invitation from the IOC to attend the Paris Olympics, she thought about it and decided it didn't pass the sniff test. She is taking leave and personally paying for the trip, even though she will attend some meetings. A sensible decision, especially considering this week TVNZ also announced it needs to find another $30m in revenue or cuts.   I am a huge supporter of the arts, but silly headlines make it hard to encourage others to support them too. Art and culture is pivotal to creating vibrant cities and communities, to fostering a sense of belonging, pride, identity, and connection. And can be a good source of revenue.    So please stop making it so hard to sell! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Film Commission has raised eyebrows by throwing two parties apiece for its outgoing acting chief executive, and for its incoming chief executive, for a total cost of $16,431.  In a kind of mirror image approval, incoming chief executive Annie Murray signed off the $8,627 price of two farewell parties for outgoing acting chief executive Mladen Ivancic; and Ivancic signed off the $7,804 price of two pōwhiri (welcome events) for Murray.  The celebrations took place in 2023, several months before the October election that ushered in a new Government and a “savings and efficiency drive” across the public sector – Budget 2024 reduced the NZFC's baseline funding by 7.5% ($405,000 per annum).  Christopher Luxon says the Film Commission's spending on parties doesn't seem appropriate.  The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking that such spending won't do anything to attract companies like Apple, who are interested in doing film productions in New Zealand.  Luxon says for a company like Apple, what matters is that he's aware of what's going on, and that he's encouraging them to do to the project here, rather than elsewhere.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taxpayers Union has said that the New Zealand Film Commission needs to stop giving out film subsidies – because they're not good value.  According to numbers compiled by former boss of South Pacific Pictures, John Barnett, the Film Commission has spent a whopping $88 million of taxpayer money on 54 movies over the last few years. However, they only made $14 million at the NZ Box Office.   John Barnett told Heater du Plessis-Allan “Our stories need by told by us, and to us.”  Barnett said “We should be smarter about what we put our money into.”  LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three outstanding writer-directors, Welby Ings, Mathew J. Saville, and Paula Whetu Jones discuss their observations with producer Karin Williams in crafting feature films Punch, Whina and Juniper. If you are telling a story from real life, learn from the experiences of these filmmakers as they recall the creative choices used to weave these screen stories of truth, memory, and social history. ----more---- This talk was recorded live in Auckland, in March 2023.  ----more---- This podcast is brought to you thanks to generous support from the New Zealand Film Commission, Foundation North, White Studios and Images and Sound.   ----more---- The voice-over was recorded by Jamie Irvine, and the music is by Podington Bear. You can read more about these speakers at our website www.script-to-screen.co.nz   

What story have you got to tell? Hear from Anthony Mullins about how to expand your possibilities as a storyteller and widen your storytelling landscape. This talk delves into the art of screenwriting and explores how writers can excel in crafting more complex intricate and authentic stories through character arcs that go beyond the hero's journey.   This talk was recorded in Wellington, in May 2023.  ----more---- Episode Example (13min): The Beach | Full Episode | Bluey ----more---- This podcast is brought to you thanks to generous support from the: New Zealand Film Commission, Foundation North, Te Auaha NZ Institute of Creativity, The Capitol Cinema, White Studios and Images and Sound.   ----more---- The voiceover was recorded by Jamie Irvine and the music is by Podington Bear.    You can read more about these speakers at our website www.script-to-screen.co.nz 

Experienced screenwriter, script editor and development producer Nicole Dade breaks down the script development process and discusses how to develop your own idea so that it moves forward. Nicole talks about the main structural element of the story, the story world, and examines how the importance of finding the heart and primal theme of the story is fundamental to its success.  This talk was held in June 2023, at the Christchurch Screen Canterbury offices.  ----more---- Nicole is referencing slides throughout this talk, but it is easy to following her development essentials without them.  This podcast contains one moment of strong language which hasn't been censored.   ----more---- ABOUT NICOLE DADE:  Nicole Dade is a screenwriter, story developer and story/script producer with 15 years' international experience in TV, film and online scripted content. She is a screenwriter of original and commissioned work and also contributes to writers' rooms as writer, script editor or script producer. A skilled story and script consultant, Nicole is highly regarded for her creative and strategic insight and for her expertise in screen story and genre craft...----more---- This podcast is brought to you thanks to generous support from the New Zealand Film Commission,  Te Puna Matarau,  Screen CanterburyNZ, White Studios and Images and Sound.  The voiceover was recorded by Jamie Irvine, and the music is by Podington Bear.   You can read more about these speakers at our website www.script-to-screen.co.nz 

Explore the roots of accomplished New Zealand writers Briar Grace-Smith, Michael Bennet, and Pip Hall, and how through the years they have each paved their way for a successful career in the screen industry. Jackie Dennis probes into their screenwriting knowledge and seeks their advice for aspiring screenwriters including writer's block and special tips.  This talk was held in August 2023, at the Christchurch Screen Canterbury offices. ----more---- Pip Hall writes for television and theatre and has won awards in both mediums. Pip's most recent works are Jonah and One Lane Bridge.   Briar Grace Smith – Writes for feature films and tv series. Most recently, Briar wrote and co-directed the Feature film Cousins and was a writer for  Season 2 of Rurangi.  Michael Bennett – writes across many mediums, including novels, Tv series and feature films. His most recent release is The Gone, but our audience will also know mini-series In Dark Places and the feature film Matariki.   His novel Better the Blood is currently being adapted for the screen.  Jackie Dennis, Executive Director of Script to Screen, moderated the conversation held in August of 2023 at the Screen CanterburyNZ offices. ----more---- This podcast is brought to you thanks to generous support from the New Zealand Film Commission, Te Puna Matarau, Screen CanterburyNZ, Images & Sound and South Island Media. ----more---- The voice-over was recorded by Jamie Irvine, and the music is by Podington Bear.   You can read more about these speakers at our website www.script-to-screen.co.nz   

One of New Zealand's most successful filmmakers Lee Tamahori discusses his past experiences that guided the making of The Convert. A homage to New Zealand's brutal history The Convert is a collision of violence, masculinity, and colonisation that premiered internationally at the Toronto International Film Festival. Paula Morris delves into the mind of Lee to pick apart the origins of this film including addressing its controversial story themes and ideologies.   This talk was held live in October 2023 at the Capitol Cinema in Auckland.   ----more---- Lee Tamahori has an extraordinary body of work not limited to Once Were Warriors, Mulholland Falls, Along Came A Spider, Die Another Day, and more recently Mahana aka The Patriach.  ----more---- This talk contains Explicit Language and mentions domestic violence and sexual assault. These themes and topics could be upsetting for some listeners. Discretion is advised.  ----more---- This podcast is brought to you thanks to generous support from the New Zealand Film Commission, Foundation North, Images & Sound, White Studios and The Capitol Cinema.   ----more---- The voiceover was recorded by Jamie Irvine, and the music is by Podington Bear.   You can read more about these speakers at our website www.script-to-screen.co.nz 

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson discuss the removal of free evening and weekend parking in the Auckland CBD, and the impact of the solar storm on our power grid. Kathryn Graham is a Development Executive at the New Zealand Film Commission. Simon Wilson is a Senior writer for the NZ Herald.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson ask where have all the Swiss Army Knives gone. They also discuss paying for scans during pregnancy and the Wellington lawyer taking Jetstar to the disputes tribunal. Kathryn Graham is a Development Executive at the New Zealand Film Commission. Simon Wilson is a Senior writer for the NZ Herald.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and broadcaster Paddy Gower joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Kensington Palace posted a photo of Princess Kate and her family to celebrate Mother's Day in the UK- and several media outlets have since pulled the image amid concerns about possible photo manipulation. What do we think of this? What's going on with the royals? The New Zealand Film Commission plans to invest $800,000 into a multi-million dollar feature film about Dame Jacinda Ardern. How do we feel about this? Will Kiwi audiences respond well? A father who killed his child in a driveway accident has been charged by police with careless driving causing death. Isn't the death of a child bad enough? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deathgasm! Begleite uns, während Dead Richy Gein von den BLOODSUCKING ZOMBIES FROM OUTER SPACE über Metal-Wahnsinn spricht.

Jared, Oriana and Ned discuss their collective choice of topic: Peter Jackson's version of The Return of the King. It's been twenty years since the conclusion of Jackson's three-film effort to adapt the entire Lord of the Rings was released, and it was easily the biggest profile release of the series, coming in with massive interest and attention, setting a variety of box office records in the process along with gaining widespread critical acclaim. It all resulted in a series of worldwide film awards and honors culminating with a famed clean sweep of Oscar wins including best picture, resulting in a tie with Titanic and Ben-Hur with eleven Oscars total but also the only one of those three films to literally win every category it was nominated for, a combined record that still stands. The film's general impact and that of the series as a whole is at this point undeniable, but how it holds up in a look back, caught somewhat between Fellowship's own unquestionable triumph and Two Towers's more stop-and-go successes, warrants its own discussion. What are the many changes made to the tangled relationship between Frodo, Sam and Gollum, and how does that play out as a result for both the film and the wider themes? How does the use of practical models and actual landscapes feed into the feeling of how the film both landed in the moment and held up upon later rewatching, even while it was also the biggest demonstration yet of the possibilities for CGI with massive military clashes and the like? Is it possible to actually lose count of just how many remarkable moments on a grand scale exist throughout the film, even as there are various “well, but…” caveats and questions to raise along the way? How has the whole series of film changed both the perceptions of Tolkien and the film industry in general? And how many endings are there, after all? (Surprise! It never ended, it's running somewhere in a theater right now, maybe.)Show Notes.Jared's doodle. And that's another epic trilogy down. (The earlier entries here and here.)Hurrah for the SAG-AFTRA strike ending and better (not perfect!) terms won.Our episode on evil. Evil!TheOneRing.net report on the return of the Eagle & Child pub. Jason Horowitz's New York Times story about that Italian Tolkien exhibition encouraged by Italy's favorite fascists. Sorry, did we say the quiet part out loud? (In the Guardian, Jamie Mackey with more context.)Our episodes on Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, with lots of notes about the series as a whole so we won't repeat everything here…The sole trailer for The Return of the King. But that's all they needed.Trilogy Tuesday! It was a crazy time and it was great. Here's a photo of the all-day pass given out, and here's an example of that film frame memento given out as well. The opening scene is really something, no lie. Friendly little worm there.The screenwriting guru Ned mentions is Robert McKee – per Brian Sibley's Peter Jackson biography, McKee had come to Wellington, New Zealand to give one of his lectures in 1988, and the New Zealand Film Commission invited Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and future contributing screenwriter for The Two Towers Stephen Sinclair to it and they all apparently took it very much to heart. So a long term impact but even so.The opening exchange between Sam, Frodo and Gollum. Really are some beautifully shot moments in this sequence.Oh did Christopher Lee have things to say in the run-up to the theatrical release.Our episode on the Rankin-Bass Return of the King. It is NOT very good.Yeah yeah the Arwen vision and Arwen dying and…well whatever.But boy that introduction to Minas Tirith. THAT'S how to make an entrance.And the beacons sequence, wow, still. Time zone issues aside.For examples of the Gondor theme earlier on in the series, skip ahead to about a minute into this clip.Ride the Empire Builder! If you like.Hurrah for John Noble (and hurrah for Fringe). Skip ahead three minutes for “The rule of Gondor is MINE!” moment, and the parting between Denethor and Faramir, phew.Minas Morgul, a triumph of John Howe design, glowing and clamped. (The skybeam is the skybeam but the sonic buildup rules.)The Holdo maneuver (it really was great, like the film itself)When Theoden and Eowyn part at Dunharrow, boy that'll ruin ya. That's two good actors very much in the moment.When Aragorn and Eowyn part at Dunharrow, it is very…shippy.“...and Rohan will answer!” Perfect.“The stars are veiled.” Are they, Legolas?Oh you know the Shelob scene. You know. “The Edge of Night” sequence is unnerving, beautiful and horribly sad.The Nazgul as the angels of death, in essence. However petty.Grond! It is great design for sure, plus armored trolls.Gothmog isn't bothered with your petty trebuchets.The Ride of the Rohirrim. No notes. But here come the mumakil…“I am no man!” Yeah, it rules.Air Bud, the lingua franca of us all.That crazy Witch-king mace. Gotta love it.And indeed skip ahead to the end of the clip for that mumak takedown by the scrubbing bubbles. Plus Tracy Jordan with the wisdom. It still only counts as one, we guess.Sam finds Frodo in Cirith Ungol – it's a good moment!“On this good earth!” (Well, maybe not GREAT earth.)“I can carry you!” A beautiful sequence, no doubt.The Crack of Doom. Great acting moments, wonderful moment for Gollum, but not over the cliff again…And yeah when Mount Doom completely explodes…Will they? Won't they?A great way to do individual bows via a movie.“You bow to NO one.” (Cue big emotions.)A wordless toast indeed. And a pumpkin. (And a case of the not gays.)The Grey Havens sends us off. It really is a great Turner-inspired scene.“Into the West” and the end credit portraits. Great job Annie. (The young filmmaker who passed was Cameron Duncan, to correct Ned there.)The Triplets of Belleville is a real treat, see it when you can.Enjoy all the Oscar wins!Ah yes the Eragon movie. Welp.And the Chronicles of Narnia tried. But. (Good luck Greta!)This ran after the episode was recorded but the LA Times had a piece on the movie anniversary and its impact, especially in New Zealand itself.Our Rings of Power and Hobbit films episodes have more about our general qualms there.Want to hear those exclusive podcasts we're talking about on Megaphonic? Join the Patreon! And you can check out Kitchen Party here.

A legal expert has concluded Nadene Lomu may not be able to stop a documentary being made about her late husband. Jonah Lomu's widow has written a cease-and-desist letter to the New Zealand Film Commission over a proposed documentary about the deceased rugby star. Nadene Lomu said she had trademarked and owned the intellectual property for 'all and anything' related to Jonah. AJ Park litigation principal Thomas Huthwaite says Nadene Lomu won't be able to prevent an independent story from being told. "On the other hand, if she's looking to prevent the use of the name Jonah Lomu as a trademark or in any other way that suggest authorisation- then she might have an argument for that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more! Taxpayers have footed a legal aid bill of almost $900,000 for the defence of the Mama Hooch rapists. They have already said they will appeal, so the figure is set to rise significantly. Meanwhile, the victims get essentially nothing. Is that fair? Nadene Lomu has sent a cease-and-desist letter to New Zealand Film Commission over a proposed documentary about her late husband Jonah. She says she's trademarked his name. Do you reckon she's got a leg to stand on here? Parts of Wellington have been shut down ahead of tomorrow's expected protest at Parliament. Is this the right decision for the region? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah Lomu's widow has written a a cease-and-desist letter to the New Zealand Film Commission over a proposed documentary. Nadene Lomu claims she has sole rights to her deceased husband's story, and wrote the letter as a 'last resort'. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's been a good year for New Zealand film-makers - Dame Jane's Oscars, Taika topping the charts with the new Thor epic, Sam Neill back where he belongs in a Jurassic movie, and Thomasin McKenzie starring on big and small screens. But most of these are paid for by big overseas studios. Are we doing enough with our own truly homegrown efforts? Are we making the right films, do they reflect who we are? And should they do that, or should we simply aim at making big, fat hits. After all, how hard can it be to try and guess what the public will want in the three or four years it takes to get a film written, produced and released? Simon Morris talks with Leanne Saunders, the Head of Development and Production for the New Zealand Film Commission. Her background is in production - she produced Born to Dance, The Devil's Rock and our biggest hit, Taika Waititi's Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Upcoming cinema releases include dramas Muru, Millie Lies Low and Punch, as well as documentaries Gloriavale,and More than Gold: Valerie Adams.

After only one year in the job, the head of the New Zealand Film Commission has been stood down over a conflict of interest involving public funding for his own TV series. What happened?

Taxpayers have so far paid more than $140 million worth of subsidies to help produce the upcoming sequels to the Avatar movie.According to figures from the New Zealand Film Commission, the cash rebates for the upcoming movies will be the second largest in the agency's history.The only production to have received more taxpayers' cash is the Hobbit movies – which received more than $161m between 2012 and 2015.But, given the last of the four Avatar sequels is not due to be released until 2028, it's likely the government cash it will receive in total will overtake the Lord of the Rings prequels at some point soon.The Act Party wants the Government to immediately stop providing subsidies to studios producing movies in New Zealand.Deputy leader Brooke van Velden joins Nick Mills.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ Film makers have just returned from Cannes with around 20 received funding from the New Zealand Film Commission to get there. One of those producers who has just touched down back in New Zealand is Mathew Metcalf.

She made history as the first woman to be nominated twice for best director at the Academy Awards. And tonight New Zealand director Dame Jane Campion brought it home. Her much lauded dark western, The Power of the Dog, was set in Montana but filmed in Central Otago. It went into the ceremony as favourite with 12 nominations, having already won three Golden Globes for best motion picture, best supporting actor and best director. But luck wasn't on the film's side tonight with Dame Jane Campion the film's only winner. Sci-fi film Dune took out six awards and Apple's CODA won three out of three including best picture. 67-year old Dame Jane, who now lives in Sydney, paid tribute to her fellow nominees including Stephen Spielberg whose nomination for Westside Story made him the first director nominated over six decades. Her win comes 28 years after Dame Jane won best original screenplay for The Piano in 1994. That year she lost Best Director to Stephen Spielberg for Schindler's List. David Strong is the chief executive of the New Zealand Film Commission.

Local filmmakers are lauding Dame Jane Campion's win at the Oscars taking out the coveted Academy Award for best director for The Power of the Dog, which was filmed in Central Otago. New Zealand Film Commission reps are in Hollywood trying to leverage off Campion's success. However the film missed out on 11 other categories it was nominated in - including best picture. That went to Apple's CODA, which won three out of three, while sci-fi film Dune, took out six awards. New Zealand filmmaker Dame Gaylene Preston spoke to Susie Ferguson.

The New Zealand Film Commission's entering a flurry of talks with major film studios this week, off-the-back of Jane Campion's Oscar success. Dame Jane has become only the third woman in history to win the Academy Award for best director for The Power of the Dog, which was filmed in Central Otago. Corin Dann spoke with the Commission's chief executive David Strong, who spent some time with Dame Jane after the awards

Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)   The film is about a clan of evil aliens from an unknown region, who all resemble circus clowns. They arrive on Earth and invade a small town in order to capture, kill, and harvest the human inhabitants to use as sustenance. Killer Klowns from Outer Space was filmed in Watsonville, California, and at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The film utilizes practical effects, including rubber suits. The score was composed by John Massari. The film received generally positive reviews and has been considered a cult classic.   Bad Taste (1987)   This New Zealand science-fiction comedy horror film directed, produced and photographed by Peter Jackson, who also stars and co-wrote the screenplay, along with Tony Hiles and Ken Hammon. Independently produced on a low budget, it is Jackson's first feature film. Jackson and friends take on most of the key roles, both on and off-screen. The plotline sees aliens invade the fictional New Zealand village of Kaihoro to harvest humans for their intergalactic fast food franchise, where they face off against a four-man paramilitary force. It was a film that provided Jackson with the necessary leverage needed to advance in the industry.   Much of the film was shot in and around Jackson's hometown of Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, New Zealand using a 25-year-old 16mm Bolex camera.[4] Originally begun as a 20-minute short film called Roast of the Day.   Bad Taste was shot primarily on weekends over the course of four years, at an initial cost of around $25,000. Toward the end of the shoot the New Zealand Film Commission invested around NZ$235,000 into the film to ensure its completion. Heavily influenced by special effects pioneer Tom Savini, Jackson incorporated many absurdly gory special effects   Opening Credits/Introduction (1.52); Oh My GOD!!! (19.05); Killer Klowns From Outer Space Trailer (21.07); That Is Like So Tubular (23.13); It Is Totally Rad (1.00.11);  The Double Bill (1:05.55); Bad Taste Trailer (1:07.09)); Bodacious Talk (1:09.11); Such A Wastoid (2:08.12); End Credits (2:13.36); Closing Theme (2:15.56)   Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes   Closing Credits – I Eat Cannibals by Toto Coelo.  Taken from the album Man o' War.  Copyright 1983 Radiachoice Records   Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.   All Songs Available Through Amazon.  

We've got an early week, bonus episode of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ that has a couple of new joints from Signature Entertainment @signatureentertainmentuk, a new Shudder @shudder original, and something from The Movie Partnership! Today we have: Glasshouse Watch Review: Here. Fantasia International Film Festival Release Date: 16th August 2021 Digital Release Date: 7th February 2022 Director: Kelsey Egan Cast: Adrienne Pearce, Jessica Alexander, Anja Taljaard, Kitty Harris, Brent Vermeulen, Hilton Pelser Credit: Signature Entertainment, MultiChoice Studios, Local Motion Pictures, Crave Pictures, Showmax Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller Running Time: 94 min Cert: 18 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/exo2ktwtpLw Website: Here. http://kelseyegan.com/director/ ------------ Slapface Watch Review: Here. Digital Release Date: 3rd February 2022 Director: Jeremiah Kipp Cast: Mike Manning, August Maturo, Libe Barer, Dan Hedaya, Lukas Hassel Credit: Chhibber Mann Productions, Mirror Image Films, Artman Cooper Productions, Shudder, Epic Pictures Group Genre: Horror, Thriller Running Time: 85 min Cert: 18 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/_n-7obgvtNo Website: Here. https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/slapface/5c9da4c647252821 Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/slapfacefilm Instagram: @slapfacefilm https://www.instagram.com/slapfacefilm/ ------------ Shadow in the Cloud Watch Review: Here. Digital Release Date: 7th February 2022 Director: Roseanne Liang Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Taylor John Smith, Nick Robinson, Beulah Koale, Callan Mulvey Credit: Vertical Entertainment, Redbox Entertainment, 387 Distribution, Automatik Entertainment, Four Knights Film, Endeavor Content, Rhea Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Fulcrum Media Finance, Screen Auckland Genre: Action, Horror, War Running Time: 83 min Cert: 18 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/XjLnk8YriCQ Buy & Rent via iTunes: Here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/shadow-in-the-cloud/id1542981130?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Buy & Rent via Prime Video: Here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Cloud-Chlo%C3%AB-Grace-Moretz/dp/B09B2NSVBK ------------ American Night Watch Review: Here. Theatrical Release Date: 28th January 2022 Digital Release Date: 7th February 2022 Director: Alessio Della Valle Cast: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emile Hirsch, Jeremy Piven, Michael Madsen, Paz Vega, Anastacia Credit: Martha Production, QMI, RAI Cinema, Saban Films, Lionsgate, The Movie Partnership Genre: Action, Thriller Running Time: 123 min Cert: 15 Platforms: iTunes, Amazon, Google, Microsoft Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/vR0kFifm-sg ------------ *(Music) 'Can't Hold Us' (feat. Ray Dalton) by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - 2012 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eftv/message

In this episode Hilliard & Chris chat with Jenny Frankfurt and Mukilan "Muki" Thangamani, the latest winner of her Finishline Script Contest -- with his pilot FLOWERFIELD, set in the aftermath of a devastating 9/11-style attack... Muki considers himself a bona fide "third culture kid." He was born in India, grew up in Botswana and New Zealand, and now lives in Australia. He's a writer/director with a particular passion for screenwriting, and loves playing in the thriller/action space. He's worked with the New Zealand Film Commission developing multiple projects, won various other writing contests, and recently completed a proof-of-concept short film for another award-winning script of his titled BURNER. Check out the ScreenWriterRR website at www.screenwritersrr.com for information, merch, or our Pateron! Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. Connect with Us on Social Media: Chris Derrick on Twitter Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter Hilliard Guess on Twitter Follow Finish Line Script on Twitter The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screenwriters-rant-room/support

Peter Jackson's movies are known for their beautiful vistas, seamless special and practical effects, tasteful action sequences, and a family-friendly sense of humour... That's all thrown out of the window this week as we're reviewing his directorial debut 'Bad Taste', released December 11th in 1987. We're joined by horror streamer Skorn to discuss its gratuitous gore, DIY effects, explicit quotes, and other topics that got this movie banned in Queensland. Join the Bad Porridge Club on Patreon for TWO bonus episodes each month! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepod Follow Skorn! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/skorngaming/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfesFDSMmrIy0OWB4_U3MQ/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skorngaming/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/skorngaming/ Follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldiebutagoodiepod/  Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfdXHxK_rIUsOEoFSx-hGA  Podcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/oldiebutagoodiepod  Got feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.com Follow the hosts! Sandro Falce - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrofalce/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandrofalce - Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/SandroFalce/ - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kegelandgregmusic  - Nerd-Out Podcast: https://anchor.fm/nerd-out-podcast  Zach Adams - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach4dams/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZackoCaveWizard Donations: https://paypal.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Please do not feel like you have to contribute anything but any donations are greatly appreciated! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Matthew has his first interview diving into the production side of film, speaking to John Barnett, Founder of Endeavour Ventures, and David Strong, CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission to talk about what makes a film a New Zealand film. Simon returns to review the weekend box office for the end of October. Topics and times: Box Office Reap - 0:36 Interview with John Barnett and David Strong - 8:14 Next week - 31:17

I've said many times before on the show, sometimes you just don't know what impact these conversations will have when I put out an episode. I mean, it's just me with a mic in a room with a Yoda statue behind me. I'm honored to have on the show today, a long-time IFH tribe member who has appreciated and utilized the knowledge bombs we share on here. I'm glad to have on the show today, New Zealand director and writer, Guy Pigden.After years of working with several production companies in the UK and freelancing in New Zealand, Pigden wrote his directorial debut feature film in 2011, I Survived a Zombie Holocaust, with a grant from the New Zealand Film Commission in 2011. The film was nominated for Best Feature Film Screenplay and Best Emerging Writer by the New Zealand Writers Guild in 2015.  I Survived a Zombie Holocaust is a zombie horror-comedy about a young runner, on a Zombie film set, who ends up having a set day from hell when real Zombies overrun the set.Pigden has written and directed a couple of TV series and films since his breakout comedy-horror feature including Asylum, Harrow, Older, No Caller ID, etc.Filmmaking and storytelling had always been a passion for Pigden. At 16 years old he shot his first short film, on an eight-millimeter camera camcorder. He moved to London where he landed jobs as a runner, script reading, and writing.Once he felt much more confident in his understanding and skills as a writer, it was time to make his transition to the dream. Being a director. Pigden returned to New Zealand and freelanced directing and writing.After the release and performance of his first feature film, Guy sought out means to grow revenue from low-budget indie filmmaking----particularly the business aspect of the industry. He found his answers here at the Indie Film Hustle and from my book Rise of the Filmtrepreneur: How to Turn Your Indie Film into a Profitable Business. Everything from making deals, to the actual journey. With these tools, he was able to make a turn-around with his second film.Just this year Guy directed and wrote his latest comedy show, Immi the Vegan which you should check out. Immi the Vegan dreams of finding a good vegan man and gaining the confidence to perform her songs in front of a live audience. But lately, her dates have mistaken her for a vegetarian or tried to send her photos of their meat and two veg.It was humbling learning of how impactful Guy found our work here at IFH and knowing that what we do here is serving bigger purposes, glad to be of service.Guy is raw and transparent on the horrible distribution deal he got into on his film and shares how you can avoid the mistakes he made on his filmmaking journey.Please enjoy my conversation with Guy Pigden.

The CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission talks about a busy year, "something for everyone" - and his occasionally prickly relationship with the independent sector.

How is the New Zealand film industry placed to capitalise on what has been an exceptional year for movies? Will 2015 be a trough or a peak year? Lynn Freeman talks to film critic and Fishhead editor Dan Slevin, New Zealand International Film Festival director Bill Gosden, and New Zealand Film Commission head Dave Gibson.