Point Of View

• Point of View Podcast – Ep. 12 with Gina Dellabarca

  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! The fabulous Show Me Shorts Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special programme. 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   What to Expect Gina Dellabarca’s journey as co-founder and director of the Show Me Shorts Festival The 20th anniversary of Show Me Shorts A sneak peek at the Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2025   View on Screen in September Fight or Flight  Life in One Chord Sorry Baby The Roses (Disney) Conjuring Last Rites Splitsville The Long Walk A Big Bold Beautiful Journey One Battle After Another Prime Minister   Best of Streaming Coming Out Pee Wee as Himself My Mom Jayne Highest 2 Lowest The Paper Task Only Murders in the Building Snack Shack Gen V The Morning Show Slow Horses View Box: Winter melts into spring on Rialto Channel Every Saturday in September at 8:30 PM Premiere Date: Sing Sing- Premieres September 6, 8.30pm Cottontail - Premieres September 13, 8.30pm The Last Showgirl - Premieres September 20, 8.30pm Queer - Premieres September 27, 8.30pm   Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Gina Dellabarca – @ginadellabarca   Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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• Point of View Podcast – Episode 11 with Sophie Henderson & Curtis Vowell

  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. What to Expect Curtis and Sophie’s creative journey and being part of NZIFF 2025 Insights into Workmates (in cinemas August 2025) View on Screen in August 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) Follow Us Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers: Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Sophie Henderson – @sophiekatehenderson Curtis Vowell – @curtis_vowell   Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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• Point of View Podcast – Ep.10 with Edward Sampson

  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.   What to Expect Edward Sampson’s journey • Insights into his latest film Devils on Horses (2025) View on Screen in July Jurassic World: Rebirth – in cinemas from June 5 • Superman – in cinemas from July 10 • Smurfs – in cinemas from July 4 • Bride Hard – in cinemas from July 11 • Friendship – in cinemas from July 18 • I Know What You Did Last Summer – in cinemas from July 25 • Fantastic Four: First Steps – in cinemas from July 31 • When Fall is Coming – in cinemas from July 18 • Life of Chuck – in cinemas from July 25 • Together – in cinemas from July 11 Best of Streaming Coming Out • The Old Guard 2 – Netflix (from July 19) • The Sandman Season 2 – Netflix (from July 25) • Too Much – Prime Video (from July 12)   View Box La Cocina – premieres July 26, 8:30 PM on Rialto Channel 39, Sky TV Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates — follow us on social media: • Facebook: @viewmagnz • Instagram: @viewmagnz • Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers Tom Augustine – @thaugustine • Edward Sampson – @edward.sampson.1974   Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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• Point of View Podcast – Episode 9 with Kath Akuhata-Brown

  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. Kōkā is in cinemas now! What to Expect • 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗸𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻's journey • Insights into her latest film Kōkā Best of Streaming Coming Out • Mountainhead – NEON (from 1 June) • The Haka Party – AroVISION (from 1 June) • Echo Valley – Apple TV (13 June) • Love Me – NEON (25 June) • The Bear Season 4 – Disney+ (26 June) • Squid Game Season 3 – Netflix (27 June) • Stick – Apple TV (4 June) • We Are Liars – Prime Video (20 June) • Ironheat – Netflix (22 June) View on Screen in June • Materialists – 12 June • 28 Years Later – 19 June • Megan 2.0 – 26 June • Formula 1 – 26 June • Jurassic Park: Rebirth – 3 July • CCFC Presents: Diary of a Country Priest – 24 June • Ballerina – 5 June • Chuck Chuck Baby – 5 June • How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) – 12 June • Dangerous Animals – 12 June • Elio – 19 June • Karate Kid: Legends – 26 June View Box The Embers – Exclusive French series on Rialto Channel Every Tuesday night in June at 8:30 PM Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates — follow us on social media: • Facebook: @viewmagnz • Instagram: @viewmagnz • Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers • Tom Augustine – @thaugustine • 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗸𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 – @kathakuhatabrown   Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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• Point of View Podcast – Episode 8 with Diana Wichtel

  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. Explore the full lineup: writersfestival.co.nz/programmes/main-programme What to Expect Diana Wichtel’s journey as a cultural critic Highlights from Driving to Treblinka and Unreel A look back at New Zealand’s media landscape A sneak peek of her appearance at Writers Festival 2025 Best of Streaming Coming Out Another Simple Favour – Prime Video (from 1 May) The Four Seasons – Netflix (from 1 May) Overcompensating: Season One – Prime Video (from 15 May) The Reserve: Limited Series – Netflix (from 15 May) Nine Perfect Strangers: Season 2 – Prime Video (from 22 May) Fear Street: Prom Queen – Netflix (from 23 May) Fountain of Youth – AppleTV+ (from 23 May) Bono: Stories of Surrender – AppleTV+ (from 30 May) Andor – Still streaming on Disney+ (Premiered in April) View on Screen in May Thunderbolts – 1 May Bob Trevino Likes It – 1 May Marlon Williams: Nga Ao E Rua – Two Worlds – 1 May The Wedding Banquet – 8 May Clown In A Cornfield – 8 May Tall Tales – 8 May Forgive Us All – 8 May Final Destination: Bloodlines – 15 May Hurry Up Tomorrow – 15 May The Salt Path – 15 May Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – 22 May Lilo & Stitch – 22 May CCFC Presents: Orson Welles' The Trial – 28 May When Fall Is Coming – 28 May The Phoenician Scheme – 29 May Bring Her Back – 29 May Karate Kid Legends – 29 May View Box: Musical Notes on Rialto Channel Every Thursday in May at 8:30 PM Welcome to the Darkness – Premieres Thursday, 1 May Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg – Premieres Thursday, 8 May Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus – Premieres Thursday, 15 May Mozart's Sister – Premieres Thursday, 22 May Mutiny In Heaven: The Birthday Party – Premieres Thursday, 22 May Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Diana Wichtel – www.writersfestival.co.nz Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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