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A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.

  • 1In Wellington many artists are losing their studios and workspaces due to property development and the controversial Wellington bypass. Included is Taika Waititi, who is nominated for an Oscar for his short film "2 cars, 1 night".

    Speakers
    • Taika Waititi ('Property Developer')
    • Melanie Hamilton (Producer and performer)
    • Colin Hodson (Filmmaker)
    • Kerry Prendergast (Mayor)
    • David Roil (Freak Fashion)
    Live Broadcast
    • No
    Commercials
    • No
  • 2Other news.

Primary Title
  • Frontseat
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 27 February 2005
Start Time
  • 22 : 25
Finish Time
  • 23 : 00
Duration
  • 35:00
Channel
  • TV One
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Programme Description
  • A topical and provocative weekly arts series investigating the issues facing local arts and culture, from emerging talent to cultural icons, including all the regions and national institutions. Studio interviews, reports from the field, and a late deadline ensure each weeks show is as topical as possible.
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Arts/crafts
  • News
  • Performing arts
Speakers
  • Colin Hodson (Filmmaker)
  • David Roil (Freak Fashion)
  • Kerry Prendergast (Mayor)
  • Melanie Hamilton (Producer and performer)
  • Taika Waititi ('Property Developer')