Review

Very funny cartoon from Tom Scott this morning, reflecting on the appointment of one Peter Jackson to head up the government review of the NZ Film Commission. It's a bit pointed given that Kathleen Drumm has just resigned to join the former head of NZFC Ruth Harley in the Australian film industry.

The new head of NZFC, Graeme Mason, looks like wielding a new broom - and he has the smarts and experience to do so. It will be very interesting to see how things shape up over coming years. At least the review has picked someone with actual filmmaking experience and passion to head it.

I wonder if Peter Jackson remembers his roots - having his projects rejected by NZFC and hounding them until they finally recognised he was worthy of support. I hope so. I wish him and the entire Film Commission well as they undergo this exercise, and trust that it will be of benefit to the entire industry.