And the Five Finalists are...
And the five finalists are...
When was your first break?
What are some of the things you know now that you wish you'd known then - when you were a young director/film-maker?
What's the attitude a film-maker needs to succeed?
If you had one week for pre production, one week for post production and a matter of days for shooting - What are the tips you'd pass on to a young film-maker?
What will you be looking for from the final five?
If you were going to tackle this brief of portraying the youngest country on earth, what are some of the things you would start thinking about?
What was it about the Big Break that made you interested in being involved?
What is it about New Zealand and filming in New Zealand that keeps you here?
Tell us a little about the facilities here in Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand?
100% Pure New Zealand is an advertising line but it has resonance with both New Zealanders and overseas visitors - what does it mean to you?
How did you get your big break?
Where do you get your inspiration?
Why did you get involved with this project?
Have you done anything like this before?
What makes New Zealand a good film destination?
What do you like about working with aspiring filmmakers?
100% Pure New Zealand is known as the advertising line for New Zealand, but how do you think it really describes the New Zealand experience?
3 minutes of screen time in 2 days. Possible?
Part of the judging criteria will be “Can this idea realistically be achieved on time and on budget.” When thinking about their ideas, what should they be keeping in mind?
What do you think of New Zealand crews?
We are months out from the finalists’ shooting. Have you started on the project yet?