Point Of View

Inspired by his journey walking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail, director Bart Schrijver brings his personal experience of long-distance hiking to his latest immersive film, The North, shot in the Scottish Highlands.

The North arrives in cinemas across New Zealand from April 2.

This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Rebecca Tansley, director of Tenor: My Name Is Pati.

 

Directed by Rebecca Tansley, TENOR: My Name Is Pati is a feature documentary that follows Pene Pati’s story from humble origins in the South Pacific to the world’s greatest opera stages. Weaving intimate family archive footage with behind-the-scenes observations and soaring performances, the film blends humour and heart to reveal how the power of family, cultural pride, determination, and resilience can yield extraordinary rewards when chasing an unlikely dream.

 

🎬 Tenor: My Name Is Pati is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

 

What to Expect

 

Rebecca Tansley on her creative journey bringing Tenor: My Name Is Pati to life

Tenor: My Name Is Pati reveals what the applause politely omits: persistence.

Pene Pati reminds us that Pacific ancestors were voyagers who set out with nothing but hope—no proof, no guarantees—courage as inheritance.

 

View Screen – In Cinemas in April

 

Best of Streaming – Coming Out in April

 

 

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

Rebecca Tansley

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Taratoa Stappard and Ariāna Osborne to discuss their new film, Mārama.

Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to hold on to her identity. The film follows a young Māori wāhine’s journey to the north of England in the mid-1800s as she seeks information about her family.

It is the feature film debut of director Stappard, who was born in Aotearoa New Zealand but has spent most of his life based in the UK.

Ariāna Osborne stars as Mary Stephens, the young woman at the centre of the film. She says it was a role she knew she had to play.

🎬 Mārama is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

What to Expect
• Taratoa Stappard on his creative journey bringing Mārama to life
• The idea of placing a Māori wāhine character outside of Aotearoa
• Ariāna Osborne on starring as Mary Stephens and sharing how she landed the role

 

View Screen

 

Oscar 2026 Special – Tom’s Top 10 Favourites and Who Could Win the Oscar

 

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

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

Welcome to this month’s episode of Point of View! In Episode 15, host Tom Augustine takes a look back at the best films of 2025, sharing his top picks and some of the standout moments that made this year so memorable in cinema. From unexpected surprises to crowd favorites, we’ll highlight the must-sees for the holiday season and give you plenty of ideas for Christmas and New Year viewing.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of Point of View this year — your support and feedback make these conversations possible. So grab your headphones, get comfy, and join us as we celebrate the best of 2025 on screen.

Happy Holidays, and let’s dive in!

 

What to Expect

Best of 2025

Highlights and notable guesses from this year

Must-sees for Christmas and New Year, plus what’s coming in 2026

 

View Screen – Best Xmas/New Year Films

December:

Notes from a Fish

Eternity

Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Nuremberg

Twiggy

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Ella McCay

Atropia

Avatar: Fire and Ash

History of Sound

Father Mother Sister Brother

The Housemaid

Anaconda

Not Only Fred Dagg

Rental Family

January:

Song Sung Blue

Christy

Primate

Sentimental Value

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Hamnet

Is This Thing On?

Marty Supreme

Mercy

Nouvelle Vague

The Secret Agent

Return to Silent Hill

H is for Hawk

It Was Just an Accident

Send Help

The Choral

 

 

Best of Streaming – Coming Out

 

December:

Oh, What Fun

Jay Kelly

Predators

Fallout S2

Stranger Things Finale

 

January:

The RIP

Shrinking S3

Bridgerton S4

 

 

 

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

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Rob Sarkies to discuss his powerful new film Pike River currently the #1 film in New Zealand.

Based on the tragic 2010 Pike River Mine disaster, the film follows the years-long fight for justice led by Anna Osborne (Melanie Lynskey) and Sonya Rockhouse (Robyn Malcolm), whose husband and son were among the 29 men who lost their lives.

🎬 Pike River is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

 

What to Expect

Hear Rob Sarkies (Director) share his creative journey bringing Pike River to life
• Discover how research, preparation, and emotional storytelling shaped the film
• Learn why being grounded in place and connected to real people makes a story resonate. “You start with a feeling,”

View on Screen in November

TERROR-FI Fest:

Bugonia
• Sisu 2
• Primate
• Keeper
• Predator: Badlands
• The Running Man
• We Bury the Dead
• Deathgasm 2
• Nirvanna the Band: The Show – The Movie
• Legend of Ochi
• Familiar Touch
• Now You See Me Now You Don’t
• Wicked For Good
• Die My Love
• Nuremberg
• The Golden Spurtle
• Zootopia 2
• Train Dreams
• Jay Kelly

 

Best of Streaming Coming Out

Frankenstein
• Pluribus
• Left-Handed Girl
• Nouvelle Vague
• Stranger Things 5

 

View Box:

Rialto Channel Presents – The Surfer, Premieres November 8, 8:30pm

The Intrepid British & Irish Film Festival 2025 is now underway across New Zealand, running from 29 October to 19 November. It brings together a curated selection of standout films from the UK and Ireland, with screenings in cities nationwide and a chance to see acclaimed premieres and genre‑highlights on the big screen.

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

Rob Sarkies - @Pikeriverfilm

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!