In this ScreenTalk interview, the life-long music fan and ideas man talks about:

• first being invited to work as a floor assistant for television, while studying to be a teacher in Christchurch
• what made long-running Sunday night music show Radio with Pictures so special
• how RWP host Karyn Hay was “singularly independent and the first real New Zealand television presenter”
• how an O.E. with his wife Philippa Dann timed in with the European launch of music channel MTV, and revolutionary change in the way music was showcased on screen
• making sure the MTV playlists mixed mainstream acts like Madonna and more alternative artists like The Cramps
• early days at MTV Europe, and rising through the ranks to become Creative President and Editor-in-Chief of MTV International
• his achievements at MTV, including launching the MTV Europe Music awards, and enabling the channel to operate on a more regional basis
• where he sees music television going in an age where music has been tribalised and devalued

This video is available on YouTube to embed and distribute via a Creative Commons licence.

In this ScreenTalk interview, Page talks about making two of his finest music videos – the controversial AFFCO by The Skeptics and Killer Clown by Superette.

Regarding Killer Clown, Page discusses:

• The themes behind the clip
• The set, and ensuing shambles
• The standout performances

And on AFFCO, Stuart talks about:

• The initial impetus for making the video
• Where and how the opening scenes were shot
• The visit to the abattoir and the incredible story of how these scenes were realised
• The reaction to the clip

This video is available on YouTube for distribution via a Creative Commons licence.

Credits: Camera and editing – Leo Guerchmann. Interview – James Coleman.