The New Zealand Screen Awards, held at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre, celebrated notable achievements including John Lithgow winning Best Actor for his role in the psychological thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen. This film also earned awards for Best Supporting Actor (George Henare), Best Script, and Best Contribution to a Soundtrack. The late Lee Tamahori’s historical drama The Convert was the biggest winner of the night, securing five major awards, including Best Director: Drama Feature.
