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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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.

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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

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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.

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

Insights into Workmates (in cinemas August 2025)

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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.

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

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This month on Point of View, Tom Augustine chats with acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗸𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 (Ngāti Porou), known for her powerful storytelling rooted in Māori culture.

In this episode, Kath shares insights into her latest film Kōkā — a moving story of healing, connection, and transformation. Kōkā follows Māori elder Hamo and local teen Jo, who form an unexpected bond on a road trip that confronts past wounds and unearths shared strength.

• 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗸𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻's journey

• Mountainhead – NEON (from 1 June)

• Materialists – 12 June

The Embers – Exclusive French series on Rialto Channel

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Diana Wichtel—acclaimed journalist, author, and beloved cultural commentator. For 36 years, Diana’s sharp wit and moving prose illuminated the pages of the Listener, earning her a place as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive voices.

She is the author of the award-winning memoir Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father, which won the Ockham New Zealand Book Award, and her latest collection Unreel, a rich and witty anthology of her finest television writing.

In this episode, Diana reflects on her storied career, the experience of being on the other side of the interview, and why television once felt like magic.

Diana will appear on Friday 16 May 2025 to discuss Unreel: A Life in Review as part of the Writers Festival 2025 programme.

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This month on Point of View, join host Tom Augustine as he sits down with Paolo Rotondo, an award-winning director, writer, and actor with over 20 years in the film industry. Paolo’s screen credits include feature films The Ugly and Stickmen, as well as television series like Shortland Street, The Making of the Mob: Chicago, and the BBC’s The Luminaries. His successful acting career has paved the way for his work behind the camera, with his debut film Orphans & Kingdoms earning international recognition and multiple festival accolades.

Beyond his contributions to film and television, Paolo, along with Renée Mark, co-founded the Italian Film Festival—a beloved tradition that has brought the best of Italian cinema to Aotearoa for the past decade. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival continues to captivate audiences with a carefully curated selection of Italian films.

The full 2025 programme is now live! The festival will run from April 2025 to January 2026.

🎬 Explore the full lineup and get your tickets at www.italianfilmfestivalnz.com.

Paolo Rotondo’s journey

Italian Film Festival 2025

Insights about the Italian film industry

Queer – In Cinemas 3 April

Emmanuelle – In Cinemas 3 April

Grand Tour – In Cinemas 17 April

Warfare – In Cinemas 17 April

Death of a Unicorn – In Cinemas 10 April

The Penguin Lessons – In Cinemas 17 April

Small Things Like These – In Cinemas 24 April

Dying for Sex – Disney+

Your Friends and Neighbors – Apple TV

Black Mirror – Netflix

Every Monday in April at 8:30 PM

There’s Still Tomorrow – Premieres Monday, 7 April

To Chiara – Premieres Monday, 14 April

The Eight Mountains – Premieres Monday, 21 April

La Chimera – Premieres Monday, 28 April

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This month on Point of View, join Tom Augustine as he chats with Maddy Hakaraia de Young (Ngati Kapu), a Producer at Maoriland Productions and Festival Director of Maoriland Film Festival. Maddy is a founding member of Maoriland and leads festival programming. Year-round, she supports the work of the MCT as a producer. Supported by a team of rangatahi, she has spent the last 10 years developing and overseeing the implementation of Te Uru Maire - the Maoriland Rangatahi Strategy. Te Uru Maire nurtures rangatahi to find their voice through film and develop the practical skills to tell their unique stories. Over 200 short films have been made through this programme over the last 10 years, with over 2,000 participating rangatahi, both in New Zealand and internationally. Maddy's work with Te Uru Maire was recognised at the 2021 New Zealander of the Year awards, where she was a semi-finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year.

Aotearoa’s International Indigenous Film Festival (https://maorilandfilm.co.nz/) – Check out the lineup and experience the best of Indigenous storytelling! March 26 – 30, 2025

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