Join industry practitioners as they discuss the role of the screen Producer, along with topics and issues from the broader screen sector in Aotearoa / New Zealand. Hosted by Screen Producers New Zealand - Spada.
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Spada NZ hosts Spada Podcast, a arts show with 29 episodes published.
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Spada X 48Hours: Producing for 48Hours Success
Jul 19, 20261h 1m
Join Vista Foundation 48Hours alumni producers Sara Chen (Permanently Confused, 2025 Regional Winner), Finn O'Connor (Couch Kumara, 2024 Regional Winner), and Emily Ardern (Videoshop, 2025 Regional Winner) as they share
30/30: In Conversation with Paul Wiegard (Live Recording)
Mar 31, 202631m0
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
Crossing Borders, Building Worlds (Live Recording)
Feb 3, 202637m0
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 partner
2025 NZ On Air John O'Shea Memorial Address: In Conversation with Stephen Stehlin
Jan 23, 202635m0
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 indus
Everyday Wellbeing for Producers: What Works, and What's Next (Live Recording)
Jan 20, 202643m0
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 (ScreenSafe),
In Conversation with J.P. Pomare (Live Recording)
Jan 13, 202653m0
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 adaptation rights, and building on an international profile as a
Re-inventing Content for the Digital First Age (Live Recording)
Jan 7, 202648m0
Join Steve Crombie, CEO and Founder of Totem Global, and TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer, Nadia Tolich, for an engaging conversation on the strategies and steps needed to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a digital-fi
From Prediction to Reality: Navigating the Next Era of Screen (live recording)
Jan 5, 202649m0
Frances Valintine (CNZM, academyEX) last set the tone for Spada in 2016, exploring disruption, AI, and the future of screen. Nearly a decade on, the world she forecast has arrived at speed. In this keynote Frances revisi
Innovating for Money and Audiences - Recorded Live at the 2025 Spada Conference
Dec 22, 202541m0
The path to profit, growth, and career longevity lies through audiences. Our panel discusses how understanding your audience can unlock elusive private investment. Panel: Paul Wiegard (Madman Entertainment), Jas McSweene
A new generation of producers share how they craft bold, authentic stories for the fast-moving world of social media – connecting rangatahi with local content that resonates. Panel: Jessica Todd (Cable Maiden Prod.), Per
Lights Action Impact - recorded live at the 2025 Spada Conference
Dec 11, 202546m0
"LIGHTS, ACTION, IMPACT" - A presentation and discussion of the high-level takeouts from recently completed research into the economic and cultural value of the screen production sector in New Zealand. This Mahi Tahi ini
Access Coordinators in Aotearoa
Dec 4, 20241h 2m0
This webinar provides insights from screen production Access Coordinators and those working with them, along with details of how to factor this emerging role in your future projects in Aotearoa. Panelists are Access Coor
Sustainable Scenes: Greening Your Production (Webinar)
Nov 21, 20241h 1m0
Spada and Greenlit webinar about Greenlit's sustainability initiative for the screen industry. Topics include practical strategies for integrating sustainability into your projects, inspiring success stories from those w
Love Local / Arohaina tō Hapori
Jan 18, 20245m0
Irene Gardiner, president of the Spada Executive, launched Spada's 'Love Local / Arohaina tō Hapori' campaign at the 2023 Spada Conference. Learn more about the Love Local / Arohaina tō Hapori campaign HERE Learn more ab
NZFC Update (2023 SPADA Conference)
Dec 11, 202352m0
Join the NZFC’s CEO Annie Murray as she sets out some of the challenges and opportunities for the agency in the coming months alongside Pou Whakahaere o te Rautaki Māori Te O Kahurangi Waaka . Recorded live at the 2023 S
Mahi Tahi (2023 SPADA Conference)
Dec 11, 202355m0
Join New Zealand screen funding agencies’ CEOs – Annie Murray (NZ Film Commission), Larry Parr (Te Māngai Pāho) and Cameron Harland (NZ On Air) – as they share their joint vision and ideas for a more collaborative approa
The Fundamentals of the NZ Screen Production Rebate (2023 SPADA Conference)
Dec 4, 202356m0
The NZ Screen Production Rebate plays a significant role in the complex landscape of film and TV financing. In this session Ian Murray (113 Partners) sits down with Sharon Menzies (Hinterland) and Richard Fletcher (Liber
The Economic and Cultural Benefits of Longevity (2023 SPADA Conference)
Dec 4, 202352m0
Through the lens of some of our longest running companies and productions we explore the true value of longevity in our sector. From career pathways, to developing storytelling and building businesses, to providing our a
Meet the Platforms (2023 SPADA Conference)
Dec 4, 20231h 1m0
An opportunity to hear direct from the platforms – what they’re looking for, how their commissioning strategies have evolved, and which trends are impacting their commissioning priorities. Speakers: Vicki Keogh and Julie
Will AI Democratise Content Creation? (2023 SPADA Conference)
Dec 4, 202358m0
Over the past decade the TV and film business has been defined by the disruption of content distribution — the next decade will be defined by the disruption of content creation. What are the opportunities and what are th
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Who is the host of Spada Podcast?
Spada Podcast is hosted by Spada NZ. The show is categorised under arts (visual) and has published 29 episodes.
How many episodes does Spada Podcast have?
Spada Podcast has published 29 episodes.
What topics does Spada Podcast cover?
Spada Podcast regularly covers arts, visual, tv. It sits in the arts category, with a visual focus.
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Spada Podcast is accessible for guests with genuine arts expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
Is Spada Podcast currently accepting guest pitches?
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How long are Spada Podcast episodes?
Episodes of Spada Podcast average 49 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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