Waikato Screen

27/10/2025

Pike River – Special Hamilton Screening

Waikato Screen was proud to support a full-house special Q&A screening of Pike River at Lido Cinema – Hamilton.

Our Film Office Manager, Tracy Hampton, moderated the session with Anna Osborne, Sonya Rockhouse, and director Rob Sarkies — sharing insights into the filmmaking and the powerful story behind it. We were pleased to welcome Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe and his wife Anne, with a number of key community representatives to the event. Along with Actor Arthur Ranford, who spoke about playing Nigel Hampton KC in the film.

A huge thank you to Madman Entertainment NZ, the Lido Hamilton and our Waikato Screen team — Erin Griffiths, Matt Hicks & Bernice Breckon — for helping bring this important event to life.

Pike River is now screening in cinemas nationwide — don’t miss this important New Zealand film.

19/10/2025

Tickets Still Available – Don’t Miss This Powerful NZ Film!

Join us at Lido Cinema, Hamilton on Sunday 26 October for a special screening of Pike River — a moving and unmissable story that continues to resonate deeply across Aotearoa.

Following the film, Tracy Hampton will mediate a live Q&A with Director Rob and the two incredible women at the heart of this story — Anna and Sonya.

Stay afterwards as Waikato Screen hosts Conversation + Connections in the Lido Lounge — an opportunity to continue the kōrero and reflect together.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/11675?siteToken=9qjbnc9f832vmw7c64h6rx9c0c

19/10/2025

Some of this was filmed and interviewed right here in Cambridge. This powerful New Zealand documentary tells the moving story of the men and horses of the NZ Mounted Rifles Brigade during World War I — their courage, sacrifice, and the deep bond forged in battle.

Directed by Edward Sampson, Devils on Horses has already earned a Special Mention for Best Feature (NZ) at the 2025 Doc Edge Festival and was beautifully shot on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K.

Don’t miss this incredible piece of New Zealand storytelling, brought to life on the big screen, screening this week.

🎟️ Book now: https://www.lidohamilton.com/movie/devils-on-horses

🎥 Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YswD9VsLgt8

16/10/2025

We’re proud to celebrate our very own Miriama Smith, nominated at the New Zealand Screen Awards — a talented actress whose work continues to inspire and elevate stories from our region.

Also representing Aotearoa on the big stage, The Gone and Ka Whawhai Tonu & Tina have received multiple nominations — a testament to the powerful storytelling and world-class filmmaking happening right here in New Zealand.

Congratulations to all nominees and everyone behind the scenes who bring Aotearoa’s stories to life.

15/10/2025

Last night I attended the Auckland premiere of Pike River at Tamariki Makaurau.
As a filmmaker, I was deeply moved by the powerful cinematography capturing Greymouth — its people, landscape, and the raw truth of a community still living with immense loss.

This film honours the families’ fight for justice, led by two courageous women whose stories are told with absolute heart and integrity. Their determination, despite being constantly suppressed and pushed down, is nothing short of inspiring.

An incredible New Zealand film that respectfully and fearlessly tells a story we should never forget. 🎬🇳🇿

13/10/2025

Join us for a powerful evening at Lido Cinema, Hamilton on Sunday 26 October for a special screening of Pike River.
Following the film, Tracy Hampton will mediate a live Q&A with Director Rob, and the two incredible women at the heart of this story — Anna and Sonya.

Stay afterwards as Waikato Screen hosts Conversation + Connections in the Lido Lounge — an opportunity to continue the kōrero.

https://ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/11675?siteToken=9qjbnc9f832vmw7c64h6rx9c0c

13/10/2025

🎬 Ready to tell your story? Your phone might be all you need.
Join us for A Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Filmmaking — a fun, hands-on workshop where we teach the fundamentals of filmmaking and help you make your own short film using just a smartphone. No experience needed, equipment provided, and best of all, in Kawerau — it’s free!

An action packed one-day workshop for Kawerau community youth ages 14-18. Learn about the fundamentals of filmmaking and work in teams to create short films on mobile phones. Registration required, Event Date: Saturday 29th November 2025