About New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero
This podcast series unpacks the world of film and filmmakers, in New Zealand and abroad, one kōrero at a time. (Kōrero translates to "discussion" in Te Reo Māori, which is the indigenous language of New Zealand.)
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Crafting connections: a deep dive into the potential of co-productions and animation
In this episode of Lights, Camera, Kōrero, Deputy CEO and Head of Co-production and Incentives Chris Payne sits down with Kate Rodger to unpack why international co-productions are more than just a funding tool, they’re a creative and economic game-changer for Aotearoa’s screen industry.
Chris also shares insights from recent trips to Dublin, Galway, and Annecy/MIFA, where New Zealand showcased its animation capabilities and local creative forged partnerships with global players. From unlocking new markets to building cultural bridges, this conversation dives into how strategic collaborations are shaping the future of storytelling.
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13 Aug 2025
Episode 7: From Mayhem to Masterpieces: Inside the 48Hours film competition with Ant Timpson
Ant Timpson, the mastermind behind 48Hours, dives into the origin story of New Zealand’s biggest guerrilla film competition. With over 10,000 short films and more than two decades of chaos, he shares what it takes to stand out in the fast-and-furious world of 48-hour filmmaking.
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17 Jun 2025
Episode 6: Taking New Zealand to the world – CEO Annie Murray on the NZFC’s global trade mission
CEO Annie Murray discusses the New Zealand Film Commission's global trade mission with Mike McRoberts, highlighting its crucial role in fostering international relationships and boosting the film sector in Aotearoa in this interview.
8 May 2025
Kiwi producer, Matthew Metcalfe, on Cannes, Career and Kindness
Ahead of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, renowned local producer, Matthew Metcalfe, sits down with Kate to explore the importance of relationships. From forming invaluable contacts at The Cannes Film Market to the mentors that shaped him, and his most successful project, his children. This is a deeply personal and special conversation, bring tissues.
17 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence with Alice Shearman and Frances Valintine CNZM
Get ready to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence in this episode of Lights, Camera, Kōrero. Our host Kate Rodger is joined by two exceptional industry leaders today, Frances Valintine CNZM, Founder and CEO of AcademyEX, and Alice Shearman, Executive Director of the New Zealand Writers Guild, to unpack the impact of AI on the film industry—bringing two distinct and thought-provoking perspectives to the table. From creativity and copyright to opportunities and ethical concerns, this ...
28 Mar 2025
Māoriland Film Festival with Maddy de Young
Get ready to dive into the heart of Indigenous storytelling with Lights, Camera, Kōrero. In this episode, host Annabelle Lee-Mather is joined by Māoriland Film Festival Director Maddy de Young and introducing Screen Wellington’s Tanya Black for a rich kōrero that spans community, creativity, and cultural power. Together, Annabelle and Maddy explore the festival’s deep emotional and economic impact on Ōtaki and beyond. From its beginnings in a cheeky short film to its rise as the largest Indig...
10 Feb 2025
Episode 2: Funding Made Easier with Ainsley Gardiner and Esther Cahill-Chiaroni
Acclaimed producer and Head of Funding at the New Zealand Film Commission, Ainsley Gardiner, alongside Esther Cahill-Chiaroni, former Executive Director of Script to Screen and now Film Development Lead, speak with Kate Rodger about the evolving funding landscape at NZFC and the importance of creatives asking themselves 'why'?
19 Dec 2024
Episode 1: The Global Film Industry with Philippa Mossman
Nau mai, Haere mai and welcome to the very first episode of Lights, Camera, Kōrero! Journalist and Film Critic Kate Rodger kicks things off with a crucial conversation on the future of New Zealand’s screen industry. She sits down with Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction and Marketing at the New Zealand Film Commission. Philippa recently returned from Los Angeles, where she led a key delegation of New Zealand’s top production and post-production experts in an effort to foster cr...
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