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Ngā uiuinga i ngā kaimahi a te NFU
NFU staff interviews

Hear from directors and film technicians about what it was like to work at the NFU.

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Mike Rathbone - Camera Operator

Mike Rathbone talks about the NFU in Miramar, the move to Avalon, and what not to do with a $200,000 35mm film camera.

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David Stubbs - Director

Director David Stubbs on his early career at the NFU, and how he made his debut with the short film "Running for Empties".

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Lynne Reed - Colour Grader

Lynne Reed tells us what it was like to work as a colour grader at the NFU.

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John King

An interview with director, John King, one of the longest serving staff members of the National Film Unit.

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Dell King

Learn about Dell King's experiences as an editor, actor and one of the only women at the NFU in the 50s and 60s.