In the final episode of Season 1 of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Vanessa Wells, a multi-award-winning director, producer, and actor.

We discuss Vanessa's journey from acting to broadcasting, her experiences in voiceover work, and her impactful projects like Braveheart Christchurch and her work which has taken her to the extreme climates of Antarctica.

Vanessa shares insights on the challenges women face in the film industry, the importance of mentorship, and the significance of community support in filmmaking.

Being that Vanessa has explored multiple facets and varying industries it’s great to see that a lot of the reason she has stayed in the industry has been from pure passion and a love of story telling.

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In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with film editor Francis Glenday, With more than 20 years in the industry having worked on a variety of projects covering TVC, feature films, docos, shows and animation.

Francis and I explore his early work in Children’s television (Tumeke/ Pūkana) and how the fast-paced nature of the gig and the freedom meant he not only got to experiment but learn a lot of conventions early in his career.

We also discuss why Francis decided to go about setting up his own independent editing suite and how being your own business can present challenges but also has many more advantages.

His then pivot into documentary series and how he came to work on big projects like ‘Poi’E’ and ‘Herbs:Songs of Freedom” - Including what it was like to help mold the narrative of two iconic tales in New Zealand culture.

Finally we touch on his work on feature films and why live sports has its own drama which can be put together much like any other story with tales of underdogs and glory.

Apologies for the varying audio quality we had some fun issues with trying to keep a stable connection and making sure we could

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In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Jane Yee, A voice and face that’s shaped New Zealand media for more than two decades.

Moving through various formats including radio, television print and podcasting - Jane has a natural ability to fit into roles across the spectrum.

Since there was a lot to unpack we jumped straight into discussing her work with the cult radio station Channel Z before transitioning to discussing the early challenges of moving into television and being front of cam.

We take a look at how music television played an integral part in the NZ music scene and essentially was a dominant voice in promoting local music and establishing local artists.

Along the way we get a couple of sneaky behind the scenes stories on her various pivots and memorable moments during some of the crazy late night shifts and interactions with fans.

The move into music PR and how it was a natural fit and how Jane played a part in the Bieber fever chaos in New Zealand back in the day.

Finally, her early foresight into diving head first into podcasting and how she established the Spinoff Podcast Network and is now tackling the newsroom with the team at NZ Herald - A vast departure from her previous work in music and entertainment.

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In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Scott Milligan, an experienced editor in the film and TV industry.

Scott shares his journey from growing up in Christchurch to then establishing his own production company, Milligan Media.

He discusses the importance of creativity in education, his transition to post-production, and the challenges of working in a remote environment. Scott also offers valuable advice for aspiring editors and reflects on the future of post-production in New Zealand.

We also cover the large jump from local productions to Hollywood budgets (Ghost in The Shell & the X Trilogy), why freelancing was such an important part of his journey, and how advocating for yourself is a big part of making yourself stand out in the competitive environment of the industry.

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In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Celia Jaspers.

Celia has been in the media industry for over 30 years - Director, Writer, Producer, Script Supervisor & Editor - A true jack of all trades.

Helming projects such as House Hunters International, Country Calendar, Primeval New Zealand, Milk & The Polycees.

Her career has seen her work on a mixture of local and international tv as well as her own personal projects which have garnered many awards.

We talk about her start on the iconic New Zealand kids show ‘What Now’ at the young age of 15 and how that led her on her journey to start in the TV industry.

We discuss her inspirations and how she ended up becoming a core part of the team behind Country calendar in later years and how this led to her call up to work on hit show House Hunters International.

Celia credits the importance of community support when making films on smaller budgets and we take a look at how it helped her create her own projects. Additionally we also focus on Celia’s motivation for continuous learning, and the challenges of navigating the film festival circuit.

Celia has a wealth of knowledge and it was really interesting to get a behind the scene look at some of the higher level nuts and bolts of navigating passion projects while still working freelance on projects for larger production companies.

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In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Simon Bennett, a renowned director, showrunner and producer in New Zealand television.

The conversation delves into the fast-paced world of Shortland Street, the corporate side of drama production, and the creative tension in television writing. Simon reflects on the legacy of Outrageous Fortune and its impact on Kiwi culture, as well as the future of New Zealand television in the evolving media landscape. Additionally, we briefly touch on his time helming the culturally iconic Power Rangers franchise.

Among other topics we discuss the importance of soundtracks, the challenges of sequels, and the balance between comedy and seriousness in storytelling.

Simon also shares insights on collaboration in production and the future trends in television, emphasizing the need for understanding audience expectations while maintaining creative integrity.

In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Bridget de Goldi - A radio announcer, voiceover artist, MC and so much more. (Way too many talents to name)

This episode is a mixture of incredible insights from her years behind the mic and quickly derailed into a hilarious back and forth of wild stories from Bridget detailing her adventures in the industry.

We speak on her love for local radio and the changing landscape with audience habits and also emerging technology.

We explore her personal stories of loss, big career pivots and why connection is at the core of her being

The conversation also touches on the role of women in broadcasting, the impact of AI on voice work, and the significance of storytelling in events and why the role of an MC is more than just being a famous face - but taking people on a journey.

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If you want to work with Bridget or learn more about her work you can visit the following:

https://www.bridgetdegoldi.com/

Or

Email her at:

hello@bridgetdegoldi.com

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In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with film editor and producer Edward Sampson.

Edward shares his journey from growing up in Ruakaka make his own short films to then making a splash in the New Zealand film industry.

We touch on his early influences, the evolution of technology in filmmaking, and the differences between editing various formats such as documentaries and feature films.

He also delves into his experiences producing 'The Story of Rugby' and his latest self produced documentary 'Devils on Horses', highlighting the importance of storytelling and collaboration in the creative process.

*This episode was recorded on June 19th 2025*

(Some references to the release schedule may be subject to change)

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