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Emerging Filmmakers

NZ On Screen sat down with 10 emerging filmmakers who collectively have already amassed considerable experience. They discuss their careers to date, their inspirations, influences and working in the New Zealand screen industry.
Interview
2021
Matasila Freshwater: avoiding earnestness, & going underwater in the Solomon Islands
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Martin Sagadin: surreal music videos, artful documentary and authentic drama
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Hweiling Ow: the uncensored brain of a filmmaker
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Hayden J Weal: on making movies, and the magic of Marty McFly
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Cian Elyse White: storytelling that centres wāhine Māori
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Brandon Te Moananui: on The Māori Sidesteps, and filming on the fly
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Craig Gainsborough: on producing, and taking responsibility
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Yamin Tun: thinking about filmmaking
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins
Interview
2021
Claire van Beek: exploring the female psyche on-screen

Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins

Interview
2021
Sophie Henderson: blurring the line between comedy and drama
Interview by Rosie Howells, Camera by Chris Terpstra, Directed and Edited by Morgan Hopkins