Inspired by his journey walking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail, director Bart Schrijver brings his personal experience of long-distance hiking to his latest immersive film, The North, shot in the Scottish Highlands.

The North arrives in cinemas across New Zealand from April 2.

This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Rebecca Tansley, director of Tenor: My Name Is Pati.

Directed by Rebecca Tansley, TENOR: My Name Is Pati is a feature documentary that follows Pene Pati’s story from humble origins in the South Pacific to the world’s greatest opera stages. Weaving intimate family archive footage with behind-the-scenes observations and soaring performances, the film blends humour and heart to reveal how the power of family, cultural pride, determination, and resilience can yield extraordinary rewards when chasing an unlikely dream.

🎬 Tenor: My Name Is Pati is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

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View Screen – In Cinemas in April

Best of Streaming – Coming Out in April

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Taratoa Stappard and Ariāna Osborne to discuss their new film, Mārama.

Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to hold on to her identity. The film follows a young Māori wāhine’s journey to the north of England in the mid-1800s as she seeks information about her family.

It is the feature film debut of director Stappard, who was born in Aotearoa New Zealand but has spent most of his life based in the UK.

Ariāna Osborne stars as Mary Stephens, the young woman at the centre of the film. She says it was a role she knew she had to play.

🎬 Mārama is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

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Oscar 2026 Special – Tom’s Top 10 Favourites and Who Could Win the Oscar

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Welcome to this month’s episode of Point of View! In Episode 15, host Tom Augustine takes a look back at the best films of 2025, sharing his top picks and some of the standout moments that made this year so memorable in cinema. From unexpected surprises to crowd favorites, we’ll highlight the must-sees for the holiday season and give you plenty of ideas for Christmas and New Year viewing.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of Point of View this year — your support and feedback make these conversations possible. So grab your headphones, get comfy, and join us as we celebrate the best of 2025 on screen.

Happy Holidays, and let’s dive in!

What to Expect

View Screen – Best Xmas/New Year Films

December:

January:

Best of Streaming – Coming Out

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January:

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Rob Sarkies to discuss his powerful new film Pike River currently the #1 film in New Zealand.

Based on the tragic 2010 Pike River Mine disaster, the film follows the years-long fight for justice led by Anna Osborne (Melanie Lynskey) and Sonya Rockhouse (Robyn Malcolm), whose husband and son were among the 29 men who lost their lives.

🎬 Pike River is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

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View on Screen in November

TERROR-FI Fest:

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Samuel Van Grinsven and Dacre Montgomery to discuss their new film Went Up the Hill — a psychological drama inspired by Van Grinsven’s memories of childhood in New Zealand’s South Island.

An intimate, modern ghost story, Went Up the Hill explores the extremities of grief and the haunting struggle of letting go.

When Jack travels to remote New Zealand to attend the funeral of his estranged mother, he encounters her grieving widow, Jill. But his mother’s spirit soon returns — inhabiting each of their bodies to speak to the other — sparking a life-threatening nocturnal dance of grief, love, and possession.

🎬 Went Up the Hill is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

What to Expect

View on Screen in Octuber

Best of Streaming Coming Out

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Rialto Channel Exclusive Series – Families Like Ours

Every Tuesday at 8:30 PM | Episode 1 – Premieres October 21

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Join Tom Augustine in conversation with Michelle Walshe, co-director of the documentary PRIME MINISTER, as they dive into the making of the film that follows Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern over seven years—from her meteoric rise to Prime Minister to her historic leadership and sudden resignation.

Get an inside look at the challenges of leading a nation through crises, balancing motherhood, and redefining global expectations of politics.

✨ Listen to this exclusive capsule interview – link in bio!

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Gina Dellabarca.

Gina co-founded Show Me Shorts in 2006 and has been the driving force behind the festival ever since. She is an experienced marketing and communications professional as well as a film programmer. Gina also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board for the Short Film Conference – a global organization that promotes the status of short films and unites the international short film community.

Her background includes providing publicity for films, co-owning a cinema, and leading marketing for major attractions such as Stardome Observatory, Auckland Zoo, and Regional Facilities Auckland. In 2019, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the film industry.

Show Me Shorts Turns 20!

From 7–27 October, audiences can enjoy 127 screenings and events at 40 cinemas and community venues across Aotearoa. The programme features 83 short films divided into 11 themed collections.

👉 Explore the full lineup: showmeshorts.co.nz

What to Expect

View on Screen in September

Best of Streaming Coming Out

View Box: Winter melts into spring on Rialto Channel

Every Saturday in September at 8:30 PM

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On the latest episode of Point of View, host Tom Augustine chats with Curtis Vowell (director) and Sophie Henderson (writer/star) of Workmates. Inspired by real-life experiences, this romantic dramedy celebrates the legendary theatre spaces of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Workmates premiered in New Zealand at The Civic on 1 August 2025 during the New Zealand International Film Festival.

What to Expect

Curtis and Sophie’s creative journey and being part of NZIFF 2025

Insights into Workmates (in cinemas August 2025)

View on Screen in August

Weapons – 7 August 2025

Freakier Friday – 7 August 2025

Eddington – 21 August 2025

The Thursday Murder Club – 22 August 2025 (cinemas), 28 August 2025 (Netflix)

Nobody – 14 August 2025

The Naked Gun – TBC

The Shorunds – TBC

Caught Stealing – TBC

The Friend – TBC

The Toxic Avenger – TBC

Tom’s Top 10 – NZIFF 2025

It Was Just an Accident

Trenque Lauque

NZ Shorts

The Mastermind

Reedland

The Secret Agent

Megallan

Predators

Blue Moon

Magic Farm

Best of Streaming – NZ Release Dates

Chief of War – Apple TV+ – TBC

King of the Hill – Hulu – TBC

Wednesday S2 Part 1 – Netflix – 6 August 2025

Wednesday S2 Part 2 – Netflix – 3 September 2025

Alien: Earth – Disney+ – 13 August 2025

The Thursday Murder Club – Netflix – 28 August 2025

View Box Highlights – Rialto Channel 39, Sky TV

Godzilla Minus One – 23 August 2025, 8:30 PM

Niel Hussey Interview 

Bax and Beyond – 21 August 2025

The Great 90s Rewind – 28 August 2025

The Emmys – 26 August 2025 (NZ broadcast details TBC)

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This month On Point of View, Join host Tom Augustine in conversation with Edward Sampson — accomplished filmmaker and director of Devils on Horses (2025). With credits including The Story of Rugby and Turn of the Screw, Sampson discusses storytelling through film, historical memory, and the craft of documentary-making. Devils on Horses premiered at Doc Edge Festival 2025 and is now in cinemas around New Zealand.

What to Expect

View on Screen in July

Best of Streaming Coming Out

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La Cocina – premieres July 26, 8:30 PM on Rialto Channel 39, Sky TV

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