Kelly Martin
Lights, camera, ACTION! Reaction to the screen rebate changes
Big news for the film industry today, with the Government announcing a major boost to the screen production rebate scheme. The rebate allows film companies and producers to receive cash back from… Audio
What is going on with NZ's Screen production industry?
Traditionally most of us think of NZ as having a strong screen production industry. And that was certainly the case 4 or 5 years ago with seemingly jobs aplenty and heaps of international productions… Audio
Shortland Street moves to 3 episodes weekly
New Zealand's beloved hospital soap opera has been given a life-line, promising another year of episodes, albeit fewer than usual. Together with new funding from NZ on Air, the Screen Production… Audio
Shortland street wants govt help to keep afloat
In the face of an unwanted scene change, the makers of Shortland Street want the government to help out financially by extending its cash back scheme for local productions. The future of Aotearoa's… Audio
Kiwis show their stuff at Masters Games
Almost five thousand athletes --many grey at temple and even more tight of muscle - have been put through their paces at the New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui this week.
Participants aged… Audio
Where are the TV audiences? Mostly not watching TV
The latest survey by NZ On Air about how we consume our entertainment in 2020 is makes sobering reading. Where are the audiences? it asks. And the answer is - increasingly, not on traditional TV any… Audio, Gallery
Govt unveils $230m screen industry recovery package
Hollywood is knocking at New Zealand's door, as the Government announces a $230 million recovery package for the screen industry.
The package comes in the wake of Covid-19, and is designed to… Audio
TV show Shortland Street works in new ways post lockdown
As the country slowly winds production back up to normal, a lot of industries are having to rethink the way they work. South Pacific Pictures - the makers of the popular TV shows Westside and… Video, Audio
Women who fight fires....and harassment
Kelly Martin and Katie Smart are part of a very small group of senior female firefighters around the world. Kelly is the Chief of Fire and Aviation Management for Yosemite National Park in California… Audio
