Subgenre Sampler
New Zealand: 809 Films to Buy & Rent
Kaitangata Twitch (TV Series) (2010)
- Feat. Te Waimarie Kessell, George Henare
- A fine adaptation of Margaret Mahy's novel about a teenager who possesses a strange connection to a mysterious island where a young girl vanished…
Last Paradise (2010)
- Dir. Clive Neeson
- Cinematographer Clive Neeson's poignant, free–spirited documentary on his pioneering adventures in extreme sports.
Leigh Hart's Mysterious Planet (TV Series) (2010)
- Comedian Leigh "That Guy" Hart fronts this irreverent, ham–fisted send–up of Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World, visiting various corners…
Loop Select 009 (Kono 2) (2010)
- Wellington's Loop Recordings present their fifth basket full of music, short films, motion graphics, music videos and live concerts.
Love Story (2010)
- Dir. Florian Habicht
Feat. Florian Habicht
- Ebullient Kiwi filmmaker Florian Habicht creates his own 'New York Story' by turning his camera to a beautiful Russian model and his own creative…
Matariki (2010)
- Dir. Michael Bennett
Feat. Jason Wu, Susana Tang, Michael Whalley…
- A random act of violence affects eight Aucklanders in this melting–pot drama, set on the eve of the Maori New Year. Notable for excellent…
Michael Smither - The Next Ten Years (2010)
- Dir. Tony Hiles
- Intimate two–part documentary following New Zealand artist and musician Michael Smither, as he prepares for his final dealer exhibition and…
Nights in the Gardens of Spain (Kawa) (2010)
- Dir. Katie Wolfe
Feat. Calvin Tuteao, George Henare, Dean O'Gorman…
- Psychological drama of a family man coming to terms with his homosexuality and whose decision to come out plunges his family into crisis. Based on…
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 6 (2010)
- Feat. Robyn Malcolm, Antony Starr, Antonia Prebble…
- Explosive final season of the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight.
Politically Incorrect Guide to Teenagers, The (2010)
- The irreverent and provocative Nigel Latta returns with advice on how parents can navigate the pitfalls of raising teenagers.