Point Of View

About Point Of View

Point of View Podcasts offers a deep dive into the world of cinema with a uniquely New Zealand perspective. From award-winning global hits and indie gems to compelling documentaries, the podcast celebrates the film industry with a special focus on New Zealand films and stories crafted for Kiwis. Listeners can enjoy engaging discussions on current trends, standout performances, and behind-the-scenes stories that captivate audiences worldwide. Featuring fresh reviews of the latest releases, including local cinematic treasures, Point of View provides a comprehensive look at everything happening in film—both here at home and across the globe. Tune in today!

Publisher

Point Of View

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2024

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Point of View Podcast – Ep. 24: Paloma Schneideman

   This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with writer-director Paloma Schneideman to discuss her debut feature, Big Girls Don’t Cry — a coming-of-age drama set in 2006 that follows 14-year-old Sid as she navigates identity, friendship, first love and the complexities of growing up in the early days of online culture. From the nostalgia of the mid-2000s to the vulnerability of teenage life, Paloma explores the inspiration behind the film, her creative process and the challenges of bringing an intimate, emotionally complex story to the screen. The conversation delves into the film’s distinctive visual language, its portrayal of adolescence and the lasting impact of the experiences that shape us. Following its appearance at Sundance, Big Girls Don’t Cry continues to put Aotearoa cinema on the international stage. Film Highlights Grand Prix Winner - Biarritz Film Festival 2026 Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition - 2026 🇳🇿 Opening Night Film - New Zealand International Film Festival 2026 What to Expect Feature Interview – Paloma Schneideman discusses the making of Big Girls Don’t Cry, from its coming-of-age themes and visual style to the memories and experiences that shaped her debut. View Screen – A look at films arriving in New Zealand cinemas this October. Speakers Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine) Paloma Schneideman – Writer-director of Big Girls Don’t Cry Stay Connected Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: viewmag.co.nz Stay tuned for more conversations with the people shaping film, culture, and the arts.

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Point of View Podcast – Ep. 23: Sean Wallace & Jordan Mark Windsor

   This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with directing duo THUNDERLIPS, directors Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor, to discuss their new film, Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant, a new comedy-horror addition to the Kiwi film canon. The film follows an accelerated extraterrestrial pregnancy and is packed with outrageously off-kilter visual effects. Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant premieres in New Zealand cinemas on September 10. About the film Mary is a slacker living with her mother and still trying to figure out what to do with her life in New Zealand suburbia. After an awkward sexual encounter with her neighbour, she suddenly finds herself in the midst of an accelerated alien pregnancy! What follows is a classic Kiwi gross-out take on pregnancy and parenthood that is not afraid to get weird, featuring standout performances from Hannah Lynch (Petrol) as the reluctant mother-to-be, Arlo Green (Workmates) as the hapless half-alien baby daddy, and Yvette Parsons (Notes From a Fish) as Mary’s overbearing mother. Coming off a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the Midnight section, the debut feature from New Zealand filmmaking duo THUNDERLIPS builds on the concept of their earlier short film Help! I’m Alien Pregnant (Sitges, 2024). The full-length feature ramps up their signature boisterous energy, exploring the pitfalls of hosting a parasitic life form and the possibilities of what comes next. Complete with an arsenal of eye-popping special effects that harken back to the golden age of body horror, Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant is an unforgettable cinematic experience best enjoyed with a crowd. What to Expect Feature Interview – THUNDERLIPS directors Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor take us behind the scenes of their filmmaking journey, the making of Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant, and bringing their unique vision to the big screen. View Screen – A look at films arriving in New Zealand cinemas this September View Box – I Am Still Here, the Oscar-winning film, premieres September 26 on Sky’s Rialto Channel. Speakers Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine) Sean Wallace & Jordan Mark Windsor – Directors, THUNDERLIPS Stay Connected Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: viewmag.co.nz Stay tuned for more conversations with the people shaping film, culture, and the arts.

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Point of View Podcast – Ep.22: Vea Mafile'o

   This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Tongan-Kiwi filmmaker Vea Mafile'o, co-director of Lomu, the new film about All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, premiering in New Zealand cinemas on September 3. With a background in visual arts and art direction, Vea has built an impressive career across film and television. Her work includes the documentary For My Father's Kingdom, which premiered at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival, and the acclaimed short Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue, selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. About Lomu The film follows Jonah Lomu's journey from his schoolboy days at Wesley College and his All Blacks debut to his unforgettable performance at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, where he became a global sporting icon. Drawing on archival interviews with Jonah, former teammates, coach Laurie Mains and his former manager Phil Kingsley Jones, Lomu goes beyond the rugby field to explore the man behind the legend. The film examines Jonah's Tongan heritage, his quiet and private nature, and the pressures of international fame as rugby moved into the professional era. What to Expect Feature Interview – Vea Mafile'o on Lomu, her filmmaking journey, and bringing Jonah's story to the screen. View Screen – A look at films arriving in New Zealand cinemas this month. Speakers Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine) Vea Mafile'o – Filmmaker and co-director of Lomu Stay Connected Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: viewmag.co.nz Stay tuned for more conversations with the people shaping film, culture, and the arts.

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