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Interviews

RNZ Screen History

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Throughout 2021, 'Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan' on Radio New Zealand shone a spotlight on a fondly remembered Kiwi TV show each Thursday. The audio-only series features interviews with key talent who were involved in each production. Take a walk down memory lane.

Give It A Whirl

Twenty-three full-length, in-depth interviews recorded for landmark music documentary series Give It A Whirl. Packed with never-before-seen material, the extended chats feature some of the key contributors to Aotearoa's musical heritage.

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.

Funny As

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TV series Funny As: The Story of New Zealand Comedy draws on interviews with dozens of comedy talents. Check out dozens of extended interviews captured for the 2019 Augusto series, including new anecdotes and asides.

ScreenTalk Interviews

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More than 300 video interviews with Kiwi screen creatives — including directors, actors, scriptwriters and cinematographers.
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Thumbnail image for Florian Habicht: A filmmaker with a light and quirky touch...

Florian Habicht: A filmmaker with a light and quirky touch...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Dave Gibson: On the versatile output of the Gibson Group...

Dave Gibson: On the versatile output of the Gibson Group...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Liz Mitchell: On costume designing Gloss...

Liz Mitchell: On costume designing Gloss...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Sima Urale: Making moving stories of Pacific people...

Sima Urale: Making moving stories of Pacific people...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Vincent Ward: A very original filmmaker...

Vincent Ward: A very original filmmaker...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Geoff Steven: From feature filmmaking to network commissioning...

Geoff Steven: From feature filmmaking to network commissioning...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Yvonne Mackay and Margaret Mahy: A special partnership...

Yvonne Mackay and Margaret Mahy: A special partnership...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Rena Owen: Being Beth Heke...

Rena Owen: Being Beth Heke...

Interview, 2008

Thumbnail image for Ruth Harley: On her days as Film Commission CEO...

Ruth Harley: On her days as Film Commission CEO...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for John Barnett: A life in NZ film and television...

John Barnett: A life in NZ film and television...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Andrew Shaw: From kids show host to TVNZ executive...

Andrew Shaw: From kids show host to TVNZ executive...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Rob Tapert: On Hercules, Xena and more...

Rob Tapert: On Hercules, Xena and more...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Larry Parr: From classic feature films to Māori broadcasting...

Larry Parr: From classic feature films to Māori broadcasting...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Annie Collins: On cutting films...

Annie Collins: On cutting films...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Tony Hiles: Michael Smither, Peter Jackson, Jack Brown Genius and more...

Tony Hiles: Michael Smither, Peter Jackson, Jack Brown Genius and more...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Pat Cox: On Footrot Flats, Murray Ball saying no, and more...

Pat Cox: On Footrot Flats, Murray Ball saying no, and more...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Sam Neill: On his early directing career and moving into acting...

Sam Neill: On his early directing career and moving into acting...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Jennifer Ward-Lealand: From child star to accomplished actress...

Jennifer Ward-Lealand: From child star to accomplished actress...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Oscar Kightley: On bro'Town, Sione's Wedding, and more...

Oscar Kightley: On bro'Town, Sione's Wedding, and more...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Leanne Pooley: Award-winning documentarian...

Leanne Pooley: Award-winning documentarian...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Michael Noonan: Pioneering scriptwriter...

Michael Noonan: Pioneering scriptwriter...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Michael Hurst: Heroes, Hercules, and much more...

Michael Hurst: Heroes, Hercules, and much more...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Elizabeth Mitchell: On bro'Town...

Elizabeth Mitchell: On bro'Town...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Vanessa Alexander: Magik and Rose, Being Eve, and more...

Vanessa Alexander: Magik and Rose, Being Eve, and more...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for John A Givins: Early drama days, Queer Nation, and more...

John A Givins: Early drama days, Queer Nation, and more...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Tainui Stephens: Foremost Māori broadcaster...

Tainui Stephens: Foremost Māori broadcaster...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Chris Knox: In conversation with Roger Shepherd, part one...

Chris Knox: In conversation with Roger Shepherd, part one...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Chris Knox: In conversation with Roger Shepherd, part two

Chris Knox: In conversation with Roger Shepherd, part two

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Stuart Page: On making music videos...

Stuart Page: On making music videos...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Don McGlashan: On composing for film and television...

Don McGlashan: On composing for film and television...

Interview, 2009