NZ Film Commission boss Annie Murray opens up in today’s Media Insider podcast on the future of Kiwi movies, the commission’s new focus, taking NZ films to the world, and why we need to look beyond box-office takings to judge a film’s success.
The NZ Film Commission has front-footed its taxpayer-funded international travel bill, including a six-figure trip to Mumbai, Cannes and London, saying face-to-face meetings are critical in a $3.5 billion local industry striving for more big hits to be produced here.
And, says NZFC chief executive Annie Murray in today’s Media Insider podcast: “You won’t see any photos of us drinking because there’s no time.