Debra Granik is an Oscar nominated director and screenwriter, best known for discovering and then introducing the world to acclaimed actresses such as Vera Farmiga and Jennifer Lawrence, in films like Winter’s Bone. She’s in the country to promote her latest film: the critically adored and haunting drama Leave No Trace, screening as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival. It stars our country's very own Thomasin McKenzie, alongside Ben Foster. Stewart Sowman-Lund sat down with Debra Granik to chat about the new film and her work.

Leave No Trace is showing as part of the NZ International Film Festival around the country - with one more showing left in Auckland at the Civic tomorrow evening. Check it out!