Back in the Day

Reflecting on Our Industry

Peter Janes recalls his experience on The Killing of Kane, New Zealand’s first big drama production.

Guild member and camera operator** Peter Janes **shares a highlight from his 45-year career.

“I was working for the NZBC in the late 60s/early 70s and this was its first big drama The Killing of Kane, shot in Hawera in January 1970.

Chris Thompson was director, Waynne Williams was DOP,** Leo Shelton **his 1st AC, Derek Williams was sound op and Janice Finn was script supervisor. Geoffrey Murphy and Alun Bollinger were also there with the Acme Sausage Company crane. I was there to look pretty. We also had some NZBC lighting people and other support. We shot on an Arri BL 16 with a zoom lens. I can’t remember the film stock but I’m pretty sure it was black and white. We had Miller tripods with wooden legs in those days.”

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