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John Hagen

Director, Sound

The great outdoors and the arts are what most inspires sound recordist turned documentary director John Hagen. He learnt the ropes at Avalon television studios, before venturing out on his own as a director. Alongside arts shows like Frontseat and New Artland, Hagen has celebrated Kiwi architecture in The New Zealand Home and recreated hazardous pioneer journeys in popular series First Crossings.

Once again it was another ‘I can’t believe you are going to pay me’ moment. The places we got to experience were unbelievable. It was a privilege to make a show like that. John Hagen on 2016 TV series First Crossings

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Islands of the Gulf (1) First Episode

2018, Field Director - Television

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Islands of the Gulf - Episode 2

2018, Field Director - Television

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Islands of the Gulf - Episode 3

2018, Field Director - Television

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Islands of the Gulf - Episode 4

2018, Field Director - Television

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New Artland - Karl Maughan (Series Two, Episode Four)

2009, Director - Television

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Saving Face

2009, Director - Television

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New Artland

2008 - 2009, Director - Television

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Rocked the Nation

2008 - 2011, Additional Director - Television

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Aftershock - Would You Survive?

2008, Director - Television

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Here to Stay

2007 - 2008, Director - Television

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Kiwis at War

2006, Director - Television

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Kiwis at War - Nancy Wake (Episode Two)

2006, Director - Television

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Dare to Be Free

2004, Director - Television

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Shape of a Kiwi

2004, Director - Television

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Frontseat

2005 - 2007, Director - Television

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Frontseat - Series One, Episode Three

2004, Director - Television

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A Spark of Life - James Greig, Potter, Man of West and East

1987, Sound Recordist - Television

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The Fire-Raiser - Kitty Plays the Piano (Episode Three)

1986, Sound Recordist - Television

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Radio with Pictures - 1985 reggae special

1985, Live Sound - Television

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Inside Straight - Card Game (Episode Seven)

1984, Sound Recordist - Television

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Inside Straight

1984, Sound Recordist - Television

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Sea Urchins - Series Three, Episode Five

1983, Sound Recordist - Television

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Pioneer Women - Hera Ngoungou

1983, Sound Recordist - Television

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Pioneer Women - Princess Te Puea

1983, Sound Recordist - Television

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The Les Deverett Variety Hour - Episode

1978, Assistant Sound Recordist - Television

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The Les Deverett Variety Hour

1978, Sound Assistant - Television