Spada Podcast
Episodes
30/30: In Conversation with Paul Wiegard (Live Recording)
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Wiegard, Co-Founder and CEO of Madman Entertainment, in conversation with Dr David Court, as he reflects on 30 years of Australia and New Zealand...
Crossing Borders, Building Worlds (Live Recording)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Productions are key to ambitious storytelling. As funding tightens and audiences expand, producers are looking offshore for scale and opportunity. ...
2025 NZ On Air John O'Shea Memorial Address: In Conversation with Stephen Stehlin
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 NZ On Air John O'Shea Memorial Address: In Coversation with Stephen Stehlin, was the opening session of the 30th Spada Conference.A prod...
Everyday Wellbeing for Producers: What Works, and What's Next (Live Recording)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Producers face unique pressures. This session explores strategies that support producers' mental health on and off set, with insights from data, ...
In Conversation with J.P. Pomare (Live Recording)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning New Zealand author J.P. (Josh) Pomare (Ngā Puhi) takes the stage with Paula Browning (We Create) to share insights into IP onerwship, s...
Re-inventing Content for the Digital First Age (Live Recording)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve Crombie, CEO and Founder of Totem Global, and TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer, Nadia Tolich, for an engaging conversation on the st...
From Prediction to Reality: Navigating the Next Era of Screen (live recording)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Valintine (CNZM, academyEX) last set the tone for Spada in 2016, exploring disruption, AI, and the future of screen. Nearly a decade on, the w...
Innovating for Money and Audiences - Recorded Live at the 2025 Spada Conference
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The path to profit, growth, and career longevity lies through audiences. Our panel discusses how understanding your audience can unlock elusive priv...
Hook, Hold, Repeat: Capturing Rangatahi Attention Online (Live Recording)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new generation of producers share how they craft bold, authentic stories for the fast-moving world of social media – connecting rangatahi with l...
Lights Action Impact - recorded live at the 2025 Spada Conference
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"LIGHTS, ACTION, IMPACT" - A presentation and discussion of the high-level takeouts from recently completed research into the economic and...
Access Coordinators in Aotearoa
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This webinar provides insights from screen production Access Coordinators and those working with them, along with details of how to factor this emergi...
Sustainable Scenes: Greening Your Production (Webinar)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spada and Greenlit webinar about Greenlit's sustainability initiative for the screen industry. Topics include practical strategies for integratin...
Love Local / Arohaina tō Hapori
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irene Gardiner, president of the Spada Executive, launched Spada's 'Love Local / Arohaina tō Hapori' campaign at the 2023 Spada Confer...
NZFC Update (2023 SPADA Conference)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the NZFC’s CEO Annie Murray as she sets out some of the challenges and opportunities for the agency in the coming months alongside Pou Whakahae...
Mahi Tahi (2023 SPADA Conference)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join New Zealand screen funding agencies’ CEOs – Annie Murray (NZ Film Commission), Larry Parr (Te Māngai Pāho) and Cameron Harland (NZ On Air) ...
The Fundamentals of the NZ Screen Production Rebate (2023 SPADA Conference)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NZ Screen Production Rebate plays a significant role in the complex landscape of film and TV financing. In this session Ian Murray (113 Partners) ...
The Economic and Cultural Benefits of Longevity (2023 SPADA Conference)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Through the lens of some of our longest running companies and productions we explore the true value of longevity in our sector. From career pathways, ...
Meet the Platforms (2023 SPADA Conference)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An opportunity to hear direct from the platforms – what they’re looking for, how their commissioning strategies have evolved, and which trends are...
Will AI Democratise Content Creation? (2023 SPADA Conference)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past decade the TV and film business has been defined by the disruption of content distribution — the next decade will be defined by the di...
NZ ON AIR: The New Strategy In Action (2023 SPADA Conference)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A check in on how NZ On Air's new screen investment strategy is tracking five months post implementation, a look ahead to the coming year, and ad...
The Collision of Art & Commerce in the Unscripted Space (2023 SPADA Conference)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Selling unscripted shows into the international marketplace is highly competitive and involves navigating a hornet’s nest of entertainment conglomer...
The Authenticity Quotient (2023 SPADA Conference)
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The disability sector is full of rich and engaging stories. This session’s panel is well-versed in navigating what can be a challenging territory fo...
Moving Into the Green Zone (2023 SPADA Conference)
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Craig Gainsborough (Producer / Greenlit NZ), Fenella Bowater (Whitebait Media) and facilitator Irene Gardiner (SPADA / Greenlit NZ) share t...
The Mentor / Mentee Relationship
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Karin Williams and guest panelists for this SPADA Masterclass on navigating the mentor / mentee relationship, and making space for the peopl...
The Business of Creativity
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host DK (TEDxWellington) and panelists Rhonda Kite (Kiwa Digital, VoiceQ), Aliesha Staples (Staples VR) and Dan Milward (Gamefroot Game Creator) ...
SIS: A Case Study - SPADA Masterclass Series
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discover how the smash hit comedy special ‘SIS’ came to be commissioned by Comedy Central on Prime. Our panellists are produce...
The Writer / Producer Relationship
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An exploration of the Writer / Producer Relationship for screen, including insight and tips on how to develop your own strong and successful creative ...
The Three Cs of TV
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re joined by a wonderful group with different perspectives from the world of television, with Producer Julian Arahanga of Awa Fil...