Paul Wiegard, Co-Founder and CEO of Madman Entertainment, in conversation with Dr David Court, as he reflects on 30 years of Australia and New Zealand’s most progressive indie film distributor. Discover the story behind Madman Ente...

Co-Productions are key to ambitious storytelling. As funding tightens and audiences expand, producers are looking offshore for scale and opportunity. This discussion explores what's changing, and how NZ-supported partnerships can go global....

The 2025 NZ On Air John O'Shea Memorial Address: In Coversation with Stephen Stehlin, was the opening session of the 30th Spada Conference.A producer with four decades experience in the Aotearoa New Zealand screen industry, Taualeo'o Ste...

Producers face unique pressures. This session explores strategies that support producers' mental health on and off set, with insights from data, case studies, and real world experiences. Panel: Kelly Lucas (

Award-winning New Zealand author J.P. (Josh) Pomare (Ngā Puhi) takes the stage with Paula Browning (We Create) to share insights into IP ownership, screen a...