We use cookies to help us understand how you use our site, and make your experience better. To find out more read our privacy policy.

Interviews

RNZ Screen History

See More (46)
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

See More (101)
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

See More (402)
More than 300 video interviews with Kiwi screen creatives — including directors, actors, scriptwriters and cinematographers.
Filter by role
Filter by group
Thumbnail image for Te Radar: Sustaining the laughter...

Te Radar: Sustaining the laughter...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Te Radar - Funny As Interview

Te Radar - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Thedownlowconcept: Quirky television company...

Thedownlowconcept: Quirky television company...

Interview, 2011

Thumbnail image for Keith Aberdein: Scripting NZ classics...

Keith Aberdein: Scripting NZ classics...

Interview, 2010

Thumbnail image for RNZ Interview: The Governor - Keith Aberdein & Trisha Dunleavy

RNZ Interview: The Governor - Keith Aberdein & Trisha Dunleavy

Interview, 2022

Thumbnail image for Michèle A’Court: From kids TV to primetime comedy...

Michèle A’Court: From kids TV to primetime comedy...

Interview, 2015

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Michèle A'Court

ScreenTalk Short: Michèle A'Court

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for Michèle A'Court - Funny As Interview

Michèle A'Court - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

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 Hori Ahipene: Queen of the screen...

Hori Ahipene: Queen of the screen...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Hori Ahipene

ScreenTalk Short: Hori Ahipene

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for Hori Ahipene - Funny As Interview

Hori Ahipene - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

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 Bruce Allpress: A Kiwi character...

Bruce Allpress: A Kiwi character...

Interview, 2012

Thumbnail image for Two Heads:  The two heads behind The Food Truck...

Two Heads: The two heads behind The Food Truck...

Interview, 2012

Thumbnail image for George Andrews: Veteran documentary maker...

George Andrews: Veteran documentary maker...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Jam TV: Melanie Rakena and Jane Andrews...

Jam TV: Melanie Rakena and Jane Andrews...

Interview, 2010

Thumbnail image for Julian Arahanga: From acting in Once Were Warriors to directing Songs from the Inside...

Julian Arahanga: From acting in Once Were Warriors to directing Songs from the Inside...

Interview, 2016

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Julian Arahanga

ScreenTalk Short: Julian Arahanga

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Frickin Dangerous Bro - Funny As Interview

Frickin Dangerous Bro - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Waka Attewell: Cinematography highlights...

Waka Attewell: Cinematography highlights...

Interview, 2010

Thumbnail image for Petra Bagust: Ice TV and beyond...

Petra Bagust: Ice TV and beyond...

Interview, 2010

Thumbnail image for Chris Bailey: Producing TV drama classics...

Chris Bailey: Producing TV drama classics...

Interview, 2011

Thumbnail image for RNZ Interview: The Early Years of Shortland Street - Michael Galvin, Chris Bailey & Carmen Leonard

RNZ Interview: The Early Years of Shortland Street - Michael Galvin, Chris Bailey & Carmen Leonard

Interview, 2022

Thumbnail image for Judy Bailey: Newsreader extraordinaire...

Judy Bailey: Newsreader extraordinaire...

Interview, 2014

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Judy Bailey

ScreenTalk Short: Judy Bailey

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for Millen Baird: On the pros and cons of improvisation...

Millen Baird: On the pros and cons of improvisation...

Interview, 2015

Thumbnail image for Millen Baird - Funny As Interview

Millen Baird - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Tim Balme: An acting and writing all-rounder...

Tim Balme: An acting and writing all-rounder...

Interview, 2010

Thumbnail image for The Almighty Johnsons: A myth in the making...

The Almighty Johnsons: A myth in the making...

Interview, 2016