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ScreenTalk: Will Hall

Will Hall fell into a screen career by accident after hanging out with filmmakers at Lincoln University – an unlikely scenario given his study towards a commerce degree. Since then, Hall has forged a career both in front of and behind the camera. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Gary McCormick

Poetry, satire and music were the mainstays of Gary McCormick’s life, before he took his unique world view to television.

Poetry, satire and music were the mainstays of Gary McCormick’s life, before he took his unique world view to television. His onscreen career began with the award-winning documentary Raglan by the Sea, on which he collaborated with filmmaker Bruce Morrison. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Petra Bagust

Petra Bagust grew up in Christchurch, studied fine arts at Canterbury University.

Petra Bagust grew up in Christchurch, studied fine arts at Canterbury University and waited tables before being lured into regional TV station Cry TV.

And so began a screen career during which she has hosted many of NZ’s most popular shows. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Jason Gunn

Beginning in children’s TV, Jason Gunn  hosted Jase TV, Son of a Gunn Show, After School, and What Now?

A generation of Kiwi kids grew up watching Jason Gunn on television. At the same time Gunn grew up on television himself. 

In this ScreenTalk interview he talks about learning presenting skills from ‘old hands’ in the industry and how his comedic inspiration comes from his everyday life. Read More »