New Zealand Film Commission: Lights, Camera, Kōrero
Episodes
Crafting connections: a deep dive into the potential of co-productions and animation
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Mayhem to Masterpieces: Inside the 48Hours film competition with Ant Timpson
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ant Timpson, the mastermind behind 48Hours, dives into the origin story of New Zealand’s biggest guerrilla film competition. With over 10,000 short ...
Taking New Zealand to the world – CEO Annie Murray on the NZFC’s global trade mission
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NZFC CEO, Annie Murray, sits down with award-winning journalist Mike McRoberts to discuss the Commission's global trade mission. From rekindling Kiwi ...
Kiwi producer, Matthew Metcalfe, on Cannes, Career and Kindness
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, renowned local producer, Matthew Metcalfe, sits down with Kate to explore the importance of relationships....
Artificial Intelligence with Alice Shearman and Frances Valintine CNZM
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 exceptio...
Māoriland Film Festival with Maddy de Young
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to dive into the heart of Indigenous storytelling with Lights, Camera, Kōrero. In this episode, host Annabelle Lee-Mather is joined by Māo...
Funding Made Easier with Ainsley Gardiner and Esther Cahill-Chiaroni
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed producer and Head of Funding at the New Zealand Film Commission, Ainsley Gardiner, alongside Esther Cahill-Chiaroni, former Executive Direct...
The Global Film Industry with Philippa Mossman
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cr...