The NZ Filmmakers Podcast

In this episode I talk about our 2015 48-hour furious filmmaking competition entry experience. Our team Once a Tron a Time experienced highs and lows, as told in a mix of in-the-moment recordings and interviews as well as the comments added here in the studio. It was an epic journey with high drama, that couldn't have been scripted better. …But I don't ever want to have to go through that again! Our film was titled Stumped. But I am not going to give you any spoilers here about how it all turned out, for that you will have to listen to the episode!   Just know that we had fun as can be attested to by the following couple of photos… This is one of the props made quickly for the shoot. We had to keep it refrigerated because it wasn't fully set. It did cause a little concern for one of the flatmates in the house we were shooting at when they came across it unexpectedly   And this was me keeping the crew entertained by allowing them to put a wig on me and take a photo. This was of course Alex, our makeup specialist, who can be very dangerous when bored. I find it easier just to give in and let her have her harmless fun…

Chris talks to the lead actor of this year's feature film I Survived a Zombie Holocaust, and producer and partner in Pigville Productions; Harley Neville. In this episode we look at what it took to create I Survived a Zombie Holocaust. Harley gives us some insight into acting in New Zealand. But I personally was far more interested in the Journey that he and Guy have taken since procuring their first camera at 16 to make movies after school, all the way to releasing their first feature film, with their second feature film currently in post production, and a possible TV series on the cards. And of course, there is at least one funny behind-the-scenes story from I Survived a Zombie Holocaust. For a better understanding of Harley, and his partner in film, Guy check out this short ‘making of' video:   You can connect with Harley: Twitter LinkedIn Pigville Productions on YouTube I Survived a Zombie Holocaust Facebook Page The Guy & Harley Podcast And here is the Trailer for I Survived a Zombie Holocaust: Buy the movie on iTunes:

Chris talks to filmmaker Scott Granville of Chasing Time Productions based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Scott is a credited producer, writer and director in both film and television. In this interview, Chris delves into his journey in writing and producing  movies with his long-time partner in film, Ben Woollen. We look at: The importance of writing a compelling story The blessings of naivety The benefits of building a team Why both Scott and Ben still have jobs, and yet manage to do a film project through Chasing Time productions every year Lessons from the growing phase The writing process from concept to polished script How important having a partnership with Ben has been for their growth Tips on the Festival process Chasing Time Productions Website See Chasing Time Productions on Vimeo This is Scott's Demo Reel:

Episode 1 Chris interviews Julia Reynolds, a freelance Director and Editor, who is currently in Post Production of her much awaited Feature film Shepherd 2154. Julia shares some gems about what makes a good director. The realities of being both producer and Director on a self-funded feature with several hundred people involved. How she handles actors and casting. And what it means to have family as part of her project.  About Julia Reynolds http://vimeo.com/user3275620 https://juliaschitchat.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Shepherdfilm https://www.facebook.com/ZORPmedia   Music featured in this podcast episode: Music “The Wrong Way” by Jahzzar Available on the Free Music Archive http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/The_Wrong_Way Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Music “Fireworks” by Jahzzar Available on the Free Music Archive http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Fireworks Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music “Welcome” by Jahzzar Available on the Free Music Archive http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/The_Crowd_excerpt/Welcome Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0