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Robin Laing (producer)
Robin Laing is a New Zealand film producer. She is the founding president of WIFT in New Zealand and also a founding chair of The New Zealand Film & Television School. Awards and nominations * 1989 Chicago International Film Festival - Gold Plaque: Victory Over Death * 1990 New Zealand Film Awards - Nominated for Best Film: Ruby and Rata * 1993 MBE for "services to the New Zealand film industry" * 2008 Great Southern Film & Television Award for Outstanding Contribution to the New Zealand Screen Industry Filmography * Poppy (2021) * The Heart Dances - the journey of The Piano: the ballet (2018) * The Vintner's Luck (2009) * The Making of Perfect Strangers (2004) Short * Perfect Strangers (2003) * Early Days Yet (2001) TV * Stickmen (2001) * Getting to Our Place (1999) TV * Thinking About Sleep (1999) short * Kiwiana - Kiwi As (1997) TV * The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty (1995) short * War Stories Our Mothers Never Told Us (1995) * Flip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NZ On Screen
NZ On Screen is a state-funded online promotional showcase of New Zealand television and film. Funded by NZ On Air, it provides free worldwide access to NZ-produced television, film and music videos. Content is streamed and the webpages provide authoritative background information. The site was launched in October 2008 and is updated constantly. It provides titles in full or as excerpts, with background notes, photographs and profiles of key cast and crew. All material is rights-cleared and there is some content now on the site that had not been seen since its mid-twentieth century screening. The ScreenTalk section is a videoblog with interviews with people from the NZ television and film industry – including Florian Habicht, Rena Owen Renas may refer to: Places * Rena, Badajoz, a municipality in Extremadura, Spain * Rena, Norway, a village in Innlandet county, Norway * Rena, Washington, a community in Clallam County, Washington, United States People * Rena (given name), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Absent Without Leave (film)
''Absent Without Leave'' is a 1992 New Zealand drama film directed by John Laing and starring Craig McLachlan. It was entered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Craig McLachlan as James Edwards * Katrina Hobbs as Daisy Edwards * Judie Douglass as Ella * Tony Barry as Peter * Ken Blackburn as C.O. * Tony Burton as Constable * Francis Bell as Paddy * Robyn Malcolm as Betty * David Copeland as Claude * Desmond Kelly as Daisy's Father * Rebecca Hobbs as Daisy's Sister * William Kircher William Kircher (born 23 May 1958) is a New Zealand actor. William Kircher first came to prominence in New Zealand television in the police drama series '' Shark in the Park''. Life and career Kircher is married to Nicole Chesterman Kircher and ... as Sergeant Major References External links * ''Absent Without Leave'' (1993)at New Zealand Feature Film Database 1992 films 1990s New Zealand films 1992 drama films New Zealand drama films 1990s English-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Women Film Producers
New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 Songs * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1999 *"new", by Loona from '' Yves'', 2017 *"The New", by Interpol from ''Turn On the Bright Lights'', 2002 Acronyms * Net economic welfare, a proposed macroeconomic indicator * Net explosive weight, also known as net explosive quantity * Network of enlightened Women, a conservative university women's organization * Next Entertainment World, a South Korean film distribution company Identification codes * Nepal Bhasa language ISO 639 language code * New Century Financial Corporation (NYSE stock abbreviation) * Northeast Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion in the northeastern United States Transport * New Orleans Lakefront Airp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Film Producers
New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 Songs * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1999 *"new", by Loona from '' Yves'', 2017 *"The New", by Interpol from ''Turn On the Bright Lights'', 2002 Acronyms * Net economic welfare, a proposed macroeconomic indicator * Net explosive weight, also known as net explosive quantity * Network of enlightened Women, a conservative university women's organization * Next Entertainment World, a South Korean film distribution company Identification codes * Nepal Bhasa language ISO 639 language code * New Century Financial Corporation (NYSE stock abbreviation) * Northeast Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion in the northeastern United States Transport * New Orleans Lakefront ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Mr Wrong (1985 Film)
''Mr. Wrong'' is a 1985 New Zealand horror film, directed by Gaylene Preston. The film was based on an Elizabeth Jane Howard short story. It was released in the US as ''Dark of the Night''. Synopsis Meg buys a Jaguar car, unaware that the previous owner was murdered and the vehicle is haunted. She soon finds herself stalked by the killer. Cast Production It was the first film made by Preston-Laing Productions (Gaylene Preston and Robin Laing). Reception The film received positive reviews from New Zealand critics, with ''The Press'' calling it "an assured, gripping thriller". Overseas reviews were more mixed; the ''New York Times'' described it as "a mild effort" that "isn't quite sure whether it wants to be a chiller or a comedy." The ''Los Angeles Times'' said the film "may be vulnerable to the charge of silliness from time to time, but it leaves us wanting to see Preston's next film." Film historians have compared ''Mr. Wrong'' to Melanie Rodriga's '' Trial Run'' (1984), an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Orphans
''Dangerous Orphans'' is a 1986 New Zealand action film directed by John Laing. Synopsis Harry, Moir and Rossi after growing up together orphanage, as adults they pull off the occasional heist together. They plan an international heist to avenge the killing of one of their fathers. Cast References External links * {{John Laing 1986 action films 1980s New Zealand films Films set in New Zealand Films shot in New Zealand 1980s English-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Send A Gorilla
''Send a Gorilla'' is a 1988 New Zealand comedy film directed by Melanie Read. Synopsis Valentine's Day is the busiest day in the year for three young women and their singing telegram service. Their Send A Gorilla Singing Telegram Company has started badly they are short-staffed and drowning in orders. The boss is missing, and one of the singers has lost her voice. Cast Reviews * 1988 Variety * 1994 The Women's Companion to International Film - "...the film has a lot of crazy energy..." * 2000 Reframing women: a history of New Zealand film - "...a feminist critique of the commercialisation of romance..." Awards and nominations * Nominated for 3 New Zealand Film and TV Awards New Zealand film and television awards have gone by many different names and have been organised by different industry groups. As of 2017, New Zealand has relaunched a standalone New Zealand Television Awards after a five-year hiatus. The film awar ... * 1989 Montreal Women's Film Festival - Audience Cho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruby And Rata
''Ruby and Rata'' is a 1990 New Zealand comedy-drama film, directed and produced by Gaylene Preston. Plot summary Ruby ( Yvonne Lawley) is an 83-year-old woman who has just failed her driving test and is worried about her ability to cope with day-to-day life at her age. She asks her nephew Buckle ( Simon Barnett), posing as a real estate agent, to arrange to lease part of the house she owns to a potential housemate to assist her with various chores. The new tenant is Rata (Vanessa Rare)—a well-dressed, smooth-talking young woman of Māori descent who works for a large finance company. Once she has moved in, it becomes apparent that Rata is actually a cleaner at the firm, has a young son named Willie ( Lee Metekingi), and is in trouble with social services over welfare payments. Rata is also hoping to make it big as a singer in a punk band, The Apocalypse, which is reliant on her accessing the supposed "fortune" of her new housemate/landlady to pay for sound equipment. An unusual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bread And Roses (1993 Film)
''Bread and Roses'' is a 1993 biographical film showing significant episodes in the political life of socialist and feminist Sonja Davies, based on her autobiography An autobiography, sometimes informally called an autobio, is a self-written account of one's own life. It is a form of biography. Definition The word "autobiography" was first used deprecatingly by William Taylor in 1797 in the English peri ... of the same name. She is portrayed from her early years to her election to the Nelson Hospital Board. Made as a Suffrage Year tribute to the women of New Zealand. Helen Martin says the film is fascinating as a social history, showing her empathy with working class women. The film was shown on television in four episodes in October 1993. Cast References External links * ''Bread and Roses'' at NZ Film Archive ''Bread and Roses'' at NZonScreen (with video extracts) 1993 films New Zealand biographical drama films 1990s biographical films Films set in N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women In Film And Television International
Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI) is a global network of non-profit membership chapters. Established in 1997, it is dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and other screen-based media. Aims * Enhance the international visibility of women in the entertainment industry. * Facilitate and encourage communication and cooperation internationally. * Develop bold international projects and initiatives. * Stimulate professional development and global networking opportunities for women. * Promote and support chapter development. * Celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of the industry. * Encourage diverse and positive representation of women in screen-based media worldwide. History Women in Film Los Angeles was founded in 1973 by Tichi Wilkerson Kassel. After several Women in Film organizations were established in a variety of cities around the globe, Women in Film and Television Internati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Getting To Our Place
''Getting to Our Place'' is a 1999 New Zealand documentary about building the national museum Te Papa. Synopsis Shows the decision making process behind the building of Te Papa. Credits Reviews * Auckland International Film Festival Auckland (pronounced ) ( mi, Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. The most populous urban area in the country and the fifth largest city in Oceania, Auckland has an urban population of about It .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Getting to Our Place 1999 films 1990s New Zealand films 1990s English-language films Films set in New Zealand Films shot in New Zealand New Zealand documentary films English-language documentary films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |