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2005 New Zealand Screen Awards
The inaugural New Zealand Screen Awards were held on Wednesday 27 July 2005 at SkyCity Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand. Following the demise of the GOFTA awards, the Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand founded the New Zealand Screen Awards to honour excellence in New Zealand film and television. Due to there having been no film awards in 2004, the eligibility period was from 1 October 2003 to July 2005. In the weeks ahead of the awards presentation, sponsor SkyCity screened a series of nominated short films. The film In My Father's Den was nominated in all 12 of the feature film award categories and won 10 awards. Nominees and Winners No finalists were selected for the Feature Film categories Achievement in Production Design, Achievement in Make-Up, Achievement in Special Effects/CGI due to lack of entries. There were 12 feature film categories, two digital feature categories, four short film categories and 22 television categories. Feature film Best Picture * '' In My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screen Directors Guild Of New Zealand
The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand (DEGANZ) is a screen-sector trade union that represents the interests of directors and editors within New Zealand's screen and motion picture industry. Initially known as the Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand (SDGNZ), it was founded in 1995 when 18 New Zealand (NZ) directors gathered together at an annual industry conference in Wellington to discuss directors' conditions of work and the need for an organization to represent their interests independent of the Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA), which had evolved from the original concept of a guild that represented both producers and directors. Overview The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand was previously a registered Incorporated society. It seeks to maintain a forum where directors and editors can define, defend and further their professional industry. The Guild has a membership of approximately 200 directors and editors, many of whom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy Peak
''Mercy Peak'' was a New Zealand television series that ran for three seasons on local network TV One, between 2001 and 2004. The series rated well in New Zealand (especially in its second series) and won multiple awards for its cast. Though an ensemble show, ''Mercy Peak'' centres on a doctor (played by Sara Wiseman) who leaves the city to work at a hospital in the small town of Bassett. She works alongside stuffy but caring doctor William Kingsley ( Jeffrey Thomas from ''Shark in the Park''). The series was produced by Auckland company South Pacific Pictures; a number of those who worked on the show would have a big hand in South Pacific Pictures hit '' Outrageous Fortune'', including co-creator Rachel Lang, directors Mark Beesley and Simon Bennett, and producer John Laing. Cast *Sara Wiseman as Nicky Somerville * Jeffrey Thomas as William Kingsley *Craig Parker as Alistair Kingsley *Alison Bruce as Louise Duval *Tim Balme as Ken Wilder *Tamati Te Nohotu as Cliff Tairoa *Rena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 In New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 2005 in New Zealand. At the beginning of 2005, the news was dominated by the recent "Boxing Day Tsunami". New Zealanders gave time and $25 million (money and goods) for relief in the areas affected. The Foreshore and seabed legislation came into effect and was criticised by a UN committee. The general election was the first contested by the Māori Party and Destiny New Zealand. It resulted in the continuation of the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand. Population * Estimated population as of 31 December: 4,161,000. * Increase since 31 December 2004: 46,600 (1.13%). * Males per 100 Females: 96.0. Incumbents Regal and viceregal *Head of State – Elizabeth II *Governor-General – Dame Silvia Cartwright Government The 47th New Zealand Parliament continued. Government was a coalition between Labour and the Progressives, with United Future supporting supply votes. At the 17 September election, the government arrangeme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Film Awards
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Country Calendar
''Country Calendar'' is a New Zealand documentary television series focusing on rural life in New Zealand. It has been aired on TVNZ 1 since March 1966, making it New Zealand's longest-running television series. Since 2013 the show aired for a season of 30 weeks per year, however as of 2016 it is being broadcast for 40 weeks a year. Episodes from the 2013 season to present are available to watch online, through TVNZ OnDemand. ''Country Calendar'' is currently produced by Julian O’Brien, with associate producer Dan Henry. Frank Torley was well known as the narrator of the show, and also produced the show for 23 years. Torley died in March 2016 following a short battle with cancer. The ''Country Calendar'' theme song is from the song "Hillbilly Child" by the Alan Moorhouse Band. Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai New Zealand is the show's naming rights sponsor, with previous sponsors including National Bank of New Zealand, The National Bank, financial services company AMP Limited, AM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strip (NZ TV Series)
''The Strip'' is the story of corporate lawyer Melissa Walker, who decides her life needs a new direction and quits her job after finding her husband in bed with his male lover. She opens a male strip club, catering especially for women. The series aired in New Zealand from 2002 to 2003 and has been syndicated in the United States on Vibrant TV Network. Cast and characters * Luanne Gordon as Melissa Walker, owner/manager of "Man Alive", mother to Paige * Jodie Rimmer as Kathryn Moore, another corporate lawyer and Mel's best friend * Renée Ellwood as Paige Walker, Melissa's teen tearaway daughter * Robbie Magasiva as Adam Lima, the sexy head stripper at Mel's club * David Fane as Jack Sione, the barman at Mel's club * Susana Lei'ataua as Samara Sione, Jack's cousin, choreographer at "Man Alive" * Stephen Bain as Glenn Walker, Paige's father, Mel's soon-to-be ex-husband * Stephen Lovatt as Det. Shane Robertson, a cop who Mel gets involved with * Janice Finn as Leslie Lonsdale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paula Boock
Paula Boock (born 1964) is a New Zealand writer and editor. Biography Born in Dunedin, Boock is a member of a sporting family. She is the sister of four brothers,Paula Boock ," Longacre Press. Retrieved 15 March 2013. among them former New Zealand cricket representative and sports journalist Richard Boock, and has herself represented her province of Otago at cricket. She studied at the |
Ben Barrington
Ben Barrington is a New Zealand actor, is best known for his roles, "Dr. Drew McCaskill" in ''Shortland Street'' and Olaf Johnson in The Almighty Johnsons. Personal life Barrington married his partner, makeup artist Kristie Fergus, in March 2019. They have a daughter born in 2016. Career Barrington was attracted to acting while studying at Waikato University. He graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 2001 with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting). He has appeared in many local productions, including '' The Insider's Guide To Happiness'', ''The Insider's Guide To Love'', '' The Strip'', '' Outrageous Fortune'', and ''Top of the Lake''. He is best known for his role, "Olaf Johnson" in ''The Almighty Johnsons''. In 2015, Barrington was a participant in New Zealand's Dancing With the Stars 6. He mainly stars on ''Shortland Street ''Shortland Street'' is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera centring on the fictitious Shortland Street Hospital, fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being Eve
''Being Eve'' is a teen comedy-drama television series from New Zealand, originally shown on TV3 from 2001 to 2002, and later broadcast on Noggin's teen block The N in the US. ''Being Eve'' focuses on a teenage girl, Eve Baxter, and her daily problems. Her parents are divorced but live next door to each other. Eve was in love with a boy named Adam. They broke up at the beginning of the second season, and she ends up with another boy named Sam Hooper, with whom she had her first kiss when they were kids. Cast Main characters * Fleur Saville as Eve Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) *Stephen Lovatt as Tim Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Joanna Morrison as Sylvie Stern (26 episodes, 2001–2002) *Alison Bruce as Vivienne Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) *Tandi Wright as Alannah Lush (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Lionel Wickliffe as Matt Te Ahi (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Leighton Cardno as Ned Baxter (26 episodes, 2001–2002) * Cameron Stanton as Caleb Baxter (26 episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intrepid Journeys
''Intrepid Journeys'' is a New Zealand television series, which screens on TV ONE in New Zealand and on Vibrant TV Network in the United States. Making its debut in 2003, the show focuses on New Zealand celebrities who travel to exotic countries to see that country's history, culture and people. It is a multi-award-winning travel series. It is not a “Survivor” style manufactured “challenge” show. It is about meeting real challenges in the real world, travelling to lesser-known places and then getting around the way locals do… by foot, bus and camel. Across each hour-long episode, Intrepid Journeys follows a celebrity traveller for two weeks in a rough and ready destination. The appeal of the show is two-fold. Aside from seeing a personality rise to a challenge, there is also the chance to gather knowledge and understanding of places, lives, events and happenings foreign to Western culture. Although they are celebrity travellers, they travel and live as the locals do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leanne Pooley
Leanne Pooley ONZM is a Canadian filmmaker based in Auckland, New Zealand. Pooley was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, she immigrated to New Zealand in the mid-1980s and began working in the New Zealand television and film industry before moving to England where she worked for many of the world's top broadcasters (BBC, Channel 4, PBS, Discovery etc.). She returned to New Zealand in 1997 and started the production company Spacific Films. Her career spans more than 25 years and she has won numerous international awards (including the People's Choice Award for Documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009). Leanne Pooley was made a New Zealand Arts Laureate in 2011 and an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year's Honours List 2017. She is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 2022 saw Pooley move from directing to producing with three documentaries released. Feature Film "Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shona McCullagh
Shona Margaret McCullagh is a New Zealand choreographer, dancer, filmmaker and artistic director. McCullagh was the founding director of the New Zealand Dance Company and was appointed artistic director of the Auckland Festival in 2019. Biography Born in 1962 in Hamilton, McCullagh moved to Wellington when she was four and attended Northland School, and Wellington Girls' College from 1975 to 1979. McCullagh trained as a dancer at the New Zealand School of Dance, graduating in 1983 with a Special Award in Choreography. In 1984 McCullagh joined the Sydney company Darc Swan. McCullagh then became was a rehearsal director, choreographer and dancer in Limbs Dance Company from 1985 to 1988. She was a founding member of the Douglas Wright Dance Company. Prior to that she toured New York performing with Douglas Wright & Dancers (1887). Companies that McCullagh has choreographed for include Footnote Dance, Douglas Wright Dance Company, The Royal New Zealand Ballet and her own company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
