For as Long as it Takes - The Chills

This comprehensive documentary about Flying Nun band The Chills was made in the aftermath of their biggest album Submarine Bells, with founder Martin Phillipps again in search of new band members. The Chills recorded iconic New Zealand pop songs like 'Pink Frost' and 'Heavenly Pop Hit'. They also faced some bitter blows, including the loss of talented drummer Martyn Bull, financial hardship, car accidents and frequent lineup changes. Phillipps addresses the so-called Chills curse, while past members Peter Gutteridge, Justin Hayward and Andrew Todd talk band dynamics and Phillipp's search for pop perfection. 

I think frankly it's a very special song. I don't know where it came from myself; it was one of those weird ones which happened pretty much in the space of one night...and when things like that happen I know it's um, it's sort of quite unique. Most of my material takes months of sort of editing, and tidying up. But that was one that just really clicked with a lot of people...

– Martin Phillipps on writing iconic pop song 'Pink Frost'

Key Cast & Crew

Lisa van dar Aarde

Narrator

Jef Grobben

Editor

Ian Garner

Producer, Field Director, Concert Director, Writer

Rob Sarkies

Field Director

Kate Peacocke

Editor

Peter Cathro

Camera Operator -English Footage