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When Forgotten Silver - the story of pioneer filmmaker Colin McKenzie - unspooled on 29th October 1995, in a Sunday TV slot normally reserved for drama, many believed the fable was fact. Controversy ensued as a public reacted (indignant, thrilled) to having the wool pulled over their eyes. Costa Botes, who originated the mockumentary, later made this doco, looking at the construction of McKenzie's epic, tragic, yet increasingly ridiculous story. This excerpt looks at the film's reception and includes an interview with Botes' partner in crime, Peter Jackson.
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Lone Pine Film & Television Productions Ltd
Lone Pine Film & Television Productions Ltd
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Film, 1988 (Full Length)
More storytelling from Costa Botes
Short Film, 1988 (Excerpts)
More behind the scenes filmmaking with Peter Jackson
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
This website has been made with funding from NZ ON AIR ›
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