Film Festival
Ukrainian film festival to raise money for the war torn nation
It is hard to ignore the images and stories coming out of Ukraine as Russia continues its bombing campaign. Here in NZ two Ukranian born actors and film makers Elena Stejko and Dasha Volga, have set… Audio
Upper Hutt cinema hosts Nic Cage film festival
Next week one Upper Hutt cinema is running a film festival with a very special theme. It's called UNCAGED: The Nicolas Cage Film Festival. Briar Wyatt from Monterey Cinemas talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Director Michelle Savill on her film Millie Lies Low
Film Director Michelle Savill talks to Charlotte about her new film 'Millie Lies Low' , working with Ana Scotney - and picks her favourite song. Audio
The Wellington Film Festival's humble beginnings
And the first director of the Wellington (later New Zealand) Film Festival, Lindsay Shelton talks about how the Festival changed our viewing habits, and also started the local movie industry when it… Audio
NZ International Film Festival changing with Covid times
This week, the New Zealand International Film Festival has announced its dates and plans to return to movie theatres after last year's programme was delivered online. Karyn speaks with Festival… Audio
Covid-19: Millions find message of hope in Kiwi's viral poem
Kiwi-born Welsh poet Tomos Roberts (aka Probably Tom Foolery) has captured the imagination of people around the world with his video 'The Great Realisation' which has now been viewed more than 30… Video, Audio
Sarah Edmondson: How I escaped the NXIVM sex cult
Vancouver actress Sarah Edmondson spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult. She eventually blew the whistle and has a new book, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life. Audio
Bill Gosden farewells the NZ Film Festival after 40 years
After helping shape New Zealand's taste in movies since 1979, Bill Gosden is retiring as director of the NZ International Film Festivals this month. Bill tells fellow cinephile Simon Morris that it's… Video, Audio, Gallery
Show Me Shorts Film Festival underway
the Show me Shorts NZ International Short Film Festival is underway. Director Gina Dellabarca gives us a sneak peak of the festival's creation and what to expect this year. Video, Audio
Women in music documentaries - NZIFF
Several documentaries about great female rock stars have come to film festivals in recent years, so music enthusiast and RNZ Music studio operator Jana Whitta offers some highlights and insights on… Video, Audio
Viewing with Sarah McMullen
Sarah McMullen on winter streaming service binge watching; OITNB 4, Mr Robot 2, Gilmore Girls, Terry Teo and her picks from the New Zealand International Film Festival. Audio
Screenies Kids Film Fest - Janette Howe
Screenies is a brand new film and music festival for children aged three to fifteen years old, taking place in Auckland this October. One of the highlights willl be newly digitised Margaret Mahy… Audio
City of Gold
Jonathan Gold is the food critic of the Los Angeles Times. His exploration of the different food cultures of Los Angeles is the subject of the documentary 'City of Gold', screening at the New Zealand… Video, Audio
At The Movies for 28 June 2012
Simon Morris and International Film Festival Director Bill Gosden pick some of the highlights of this year’s Festival – dramas, documentaries, musicals, comedies – and some titles that defy… Audio