Mataatua (Bay of Plenty) in TBI TV & Audio

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ScreenTalk: Michael Bennett

Film and television writer/director Michael Bennett has been involved with some of New Zealand’s favourite TV dramas, including Street Legal, Mercy Peak and Outrageous Fortune. He has written and directed two acclaimed short films – Cow and Kerosene Creek, and penned the feature film Jubilee.
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ScreenTalk: Whai Ngata

Whai Ngata (Ngati Porou, Whanau a Apanui) has had a long and distinguished career in print, radio and television.

In this ScreenTalk interview he talks about the importance of Maori programming and reflects on highlights from his career, including the huge impact the Te Maori exhibition had in the US. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Tammy Davis

Tammy Davis.

Tammy Davis (Ngati Rangi, Atihaunui a Paparangi) grew up in Raetihi, and studied acting at Northland Polytechnic before landing his first major role (alongside fellow graduate Clint Eruera) as Mookie in the feature film What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Read More »