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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 Gaylene Preston: On making NZ films...

Gaylene Preston: On making NZ films...

Interview, 2009

Thumbnail image for Peter Rowley: Funnyman actor...

Peter Rowley: Funnyman actor...

Interview, 2010

Thumbnail image for Jim Moriarty: On getting back on the horse...

Jim Moriarty: On getting back on the horse...

Interview, 2011

Thumbnail image for John Callen: The distinctive voice behind Oin the Dwarf…

John Callen: The distinctive voice behind Oin the Dwarf…

Interview, 2013

Thumbnail image for Shortland Street: An NZ TV drama legend...

Shortland Street: An NZ TV drama legend...

Interview, 2014

Thumbnail image for Derek Wooster: Major player in mainstream and Māori broadcasting...

Derek Wooster: Major player in mainstream and Māori broadcasting...

Interview, 2013

Thumbnail image for Gloss: The 1980s TV legend revisited…

Gloss: The 1980s TV legend revisited…

Interview, 2013

Thumbnail image for Outrageous Fortune: A modern morality tale…

Outrageous Fortune: A modern morality tale…

Interview, 2013

Thumbnail image for Lippy Pictures: Dramatising reality…

Lippy Pictures: Dramatising reality…

Interview, 2013

Thumbnail image for Close to Home: New Zealand’s first TV soap opera…

Close to Home: New Zealand’s first TV soap opera…

Interview, 2013

Thumbnail image for Kelly Johnson: Saying goodbye to pork pie...

Kelly Johnson: Saying goodbye to pork pie...

Interview, 2014

Thumbnail image for David Harry Baldock: PMs, Russian subs, and psychics…

David Harry Baldock: PMs, Russian subs, and psychics…

Interview, 2014

Thumbnail image for Roger Donaldson: Sleeping Dogs, Smash Palace, Hollywood, and more…

Roger Donaldson: Sleeping Dogs, Smash Palace, Hollywood, and more…

Interview, 2014

Thumbnail image for Denis Harvey: America’s Cup TV mastermind…

Denis Harvey: America’s Cup TV mastermind…

Interview, 2014

Thumbnail image for Hugh Macdonald: Expos, epics and animated amphibians...

Hugh Macdonald: Expos, epics and animated amphibians...

Interview, 2015

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

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

Interview, 2016

Thumbnail image for Kelly Martin: From the copy room to CEO...

Kelly Martin: From the copy room to CEO...

Interview, 2016

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Elizabeth McRae

ScreenTalk Short: Elizabeth McRae

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Esther Stephens

ScreenTalk Short: Esther Stephens

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Ilona Rodgers

ScreenTalk Short: Ilona Rodgers

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Robyn Malcolm

ScreenTalk Short: Robyn Malcolm

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Simon Barnett

ScreenTalk Short: Simon Barnett

Interview, 2018

Thumbnail image for ScreenTalk Short: Peter Williams

ScreenTalk Short: Peter Williams

Interview, 2018

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The Topp Twins - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

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Funny Business - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

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Andrew Clay - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Sam Wills (Tape Face) - Funny As Interview

Sam Wills (Tape Face) - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Alice Snedden - Funny As Interview

Alice Snedden - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Ben Hurley - Funny As Interview

Ben Hurley - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019

Thumbnail image for Paul Williams - Funny As Interview

Paul Williams - Funny As Interview

Interview, 2019