Point of View Podcast – Episode 6 with Maddy Hakaraia de Young

This month on Point of View, join Tom Augustine as he chats with Maddy Hakaraia de Young (Ngati Kapu), a Producer at Maoriland Productions and Festival Director of Maoriland Film Festival. Maddy is a founding member of Maoriland and leads festival programming. Year-round, she supports the work of the MCT as a producer. Supported by a team of rangatahi, she has spent the last 10 years developing and overseeing the implementation of Te Uru Maire - the Maoriland Rangatahi Strategy. Te Uru Maire nurtures rangatahi to find their voice through film and develop the practical skills to tell their unique stories. Over 200 short films have been made through this programme over the last 10 years, with over 2,000 participating rangatahi, both in New Zealand and internationally. Maddy's work with Te Uru Maire was recognised at the 2021 New Zealander of the Year awards, where she was a semi-finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year.

Aotearoa’s International Indigenous Film Festival (https://maorilandfilm.co.nz/) – Check out the lineup and experience the best of Indigenous storytelling! March 26 – 30, 2025

What to Expect:

• Maddy’s journey
• Maoriland Festival – The MFF is the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous storytelling, with five days of screenings, interactive installations and art exhibitions, industry events, and more.
• A personal reflection

View in Screen in Cinemas in March:

• Mickey 17 – March 16
• The Last Showgirl – March 20
• The Rule of Jenny Pen – March 20
• Black Bag – March 13
• A Working Man – March 27
• The Return – March 27
• Snow White – March 20
• Firebrand – March 13

Best of Streaming Coming Out:

• Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+) – From March 4
• Il Gattopardo/The Leopard (Netflix) – From March 5
• The Electric State (Netflix) – From March 14
• The Residence (Netflix) – From March 20
• The Studio (Apple TV+) – From March 26

View Box:

• Never Look Away – Premieres Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 pm. Review and interview with director Lucy Lawless.

Stay Connected: Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media:

• Facebook: @viewmagnz
• Instagram: @viewmagnz
• Website: www.viewmag.co.nz

Speakers:

• Tom Augustine – @thaugustine
• Maddy Hakaraia de Young – @madicattt

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!