Subgenre Sampler
New Zealand: 809 Films to Buy & Rent
Daytime Tiger (2011)
- Dir. Costa Botes
- In 1999, NZ writer Michael Morrissey was diagnosed with manic depression, or bi–polar disorder (Morrissey prefers the older term). He has…
Devil's Rock, The (2011)
- Dir. Paul Campion
Feat. Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela…
- Kiwi cinema's fondness for zombie–horror vehicles continues with this enterprising homespun production, centred on a pair of New Zealand…
Disappear in Light (2011)
- A distilled portrait of Wellington playwright and performer Jo Randerson, whose work towards the staging of her play "Good Night, The End" provides…
Food Truck, The (TV Series) (2011)
- Outgoing Auckland chef Michael Van de Elzen takes on New Zealand's fast–food favourites in this enterprising local series aimed at…
Get Fresh with Al Brown (2011)
- Down–to–earth chef Al Brown continues to plod around the country, this time sourcing the best fresh produce and ingredients to whip up…
Global Radar (TV Series) (2011)
- Te Radar seeks out environmental do–gooders both here and abroad in these further 'sustainable adventures' from the intrepid Kiwi comedian.
Hiding Behind the Green Screen (2011)
- Dir. Paora Joseph
- An empowering documentary on the negative impact of marijuana on New Zealand youth, as openly discussed by four young men who are mentored by two…
Hook, Line and Sinker (Hook, Line & Sinker) (2011)
- Dir. Andrea Bosshard, Shane Loader
Feat. Rangimoana Taylor, Carmel McGlone, Geraldine Brophy
- A blue–collar truck driver struggles to cope with his failing eyesight, despite the love and support of his family, in this grassroots gem from…
Inside Child Poverty (2011)
- Dir. Bryan Bruce
- Wellington documentary maker Bryan Bruce investigates the appalling level of child poverty in New Zealand, and travels to Sweden to found out why…
It's Rhys Darby Night! (2011)
- Feat. Rhys Darby
- Post–Concords Darby performs his latest standup act – a redux of his sold out Edinburgh Fringe Festival show about his experience in…