A non-Kiwi Best Actor winner and acclaimed recognition for a late director’s final film were among the notable moments of this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards.

The late Lee Tamahori’s historical drama, The Convert, scored five major awards including Best Director: Drama Feature.

John Lithgow also added a Kiwi award to his collection, having been named Best Actor in a Feature for his performance in The Rule of Jenny Pen.

Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall recapped the awards and went through all the other big winners.

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A non-Kiwi Best Actor winner and acclaimed recognition for a late director’s final film were among the notable moments of this year’s New Zealand Screen Awards.
The late Lee Tamahori’s historical drama, The Convert, scored five major awards including Best Director: Drama Feature.
John Lithgow also added a Kiwi award to his collection, having been named Best Actor in a Feature for his performance in The Rule of Jenny Pen.
Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall recapped the awards and went through all the other big winners.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the winners from New Zealand Screen Awards 2025

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