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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This month on Point of View, join Tom Augustine as he chats with Katie Wolfe, a director, writer, and actor from Aotearoa New Zealand with an impressive career in film, television, and theatre.

Kiwi director Katie Wolfe discusses her powerful new film, The Haka Party Incident, coming to cinemas on January 30th.

Recently awarded the Human Rights Award at the LA Independent Women Film Awards, Katie shares the story behind her impactful latest project.

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This month on 'Point of View', join Tom Augustine as he chats with the incredible Ramon Te Wake, a trailblazing storyteller, award-nominated screen director, presenter, and advocate for untold stories. From the groundbreaking project Takataapui, the world’s first Indigenous queer TV series, to the thought-provoking documentary Trans & Pregnant, Ramon shares a creative journey that spans from Dargaville to New York.

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Point of View offers an in-depth exploration of the film industry, focusing on award-winning movies, independent films, and compelling documentaries. Tune in for engaging discussions on current trends, standout performances, and behind-the-scenes stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. The podcast also features movie reviews, offering fresh insights into the latest releases and cinematic masterpieces. Whether you're a film buff or simply curious about the world of entertainment, Point of View provides a comprehensive perspective on everything happening in film.

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Tom Augustine is an award-winning Auckland-based filmmaker and writer. He has been writing film criticism since 2016, including a regular film column, The Weekend in Film, for the New Zealand Herald’s Canvas Magazine until early 2020. Tom’s writing has appeared in Little White Lies, The New Zealand Herald, The Spinoff, North & South, Metro Magazine, The Pantograph Punch, and others, while his directorial work has been profiled in Clash Magazine, Stuff, and The Spinoff. Tom is the recipient of a NZ Writers Guild Seed Advanced Grant and was recently selected for the inaugural Tāhuna Writers Residency in Queenstown. He currently programs the monthly Capitol Cinema Film Club with filmmaker Amanda Jane Robinson.

Join Tom Augustine and special guest Kate Rodger as they dive into the world of film this November! Kate shares insights on interviewing and holiday season favorites, while Tom talks about film highlights, holiday classics, and what’s hitting the silver screen. Get the scoop on films like Saturday Night, Wicked: Part 1, No Other Land, Red One, and Gladiator II. It’s a cinematic feast you won’t want to miss!

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Welcome to the second episode of Point Of View! This episode, Tom is joined by James Partridge, the founder/director of Terror-Fi Film Festival! Stay tuned for next month!

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Welcome to the very first episode of Point Of View! In this episode, our host Tom Augustine takes us through the latest news and updates in the entertainment industry - joined by Madman NZ's Theatrical Sales Manager Luke Murray.