Script to Screen presents our August Auckland Writer’s Room…

Keeping it in the Family: Leanne Pooley talks to Gaylene Preston about her latest film Home By Christmas

When it comes to exploring those stories closest to her, Gaylene Preston asks: documentary or drama? In the case of her recent film, the critically acclaimed box office hit Home by Christmas, Gaylene has seamlessly blended the two into a radically new hybrid form. The film is a finalist in many categories of the forthcoming Qantas Film and Television awards including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay and Best Director.

Join award-winning documentary-maker Leanne Pooley (Untouchable Girls, Haunting Douglas) in a discussion with one of New Zealand’s most celebrated film-makers on navigating the contractions, conflicts, and secrets of a personal family story.

The discussion will include clips from Home By Christmas and as yet unseen behind-the-scenes footage.

Stay afterwards for pizza courtesy of WIFT and a drink

Drink 7pm, 7.30 start, Tuesday August 31, The Classic, 321 Queen Street, Auckland, $5 koha appreciated

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