Waititi talks about gowing up (+VIDEO)
0emailprint(by TOM HUNT) For Taika Waititi the life-changing moment came as he sat in a green room wearing a g-string. That, and other odd facts about the Oscar-nominated director, came out as he spoke about his upbringing in Doha in TEDx – an independently organised event to spread ideas. Waititi appeared in it late last [...]
Kia ora Attn: CAST CALL FOR SHORT FILM Maumahara…Remember who you are, is a Professional short Film, being made by TOKIRUA FILM STUDIOS. Shooting dates are from the 16th – 18th March 2012, and will be primarily shot at Tamaki Maori Village. At this stage, these are the DEFINITE shooting dates. If you cannot commit [...]
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ATTN: WEAVERS/COSTUME DONATORS Maumahara…Remember who you are, is a Professional short Film, being made by Tokirua Multimidea. Shooting dates are from the 16th – 18th March 2012, and will be primarily shot at Tamaki Maori Village. The film is set in both the present day, and pre colonial days. Part of the film will be [...]
Continue reading …A new course is being launched which seeks to focus on strengthening the use of Te Reo Maori for those working within the Maori screen and film industry. 955205: WANANGA REO PAPAHO - TE REO MAORI FOR SCREEN PRODUCTION This course has been specially designed by Te Ara Poutama, in consultation with Ng? Aho Whakaari, to [...]
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BOY, Taika Waititi’s sleeper sensation that became one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed and honored films, as well as its biggest box office success to date, is set to hit US theatres in March 2012. The film which will be distributed theatrically in the US by Paladin and Unison Films in association with Radius Films. [...]
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Noted Maori activist and burgeoning film-maker, is focusing his passions and skills on his 3rd film and is currently working on a full length documentary about PM John Key. According to the Stuff, Netana-Patuawa is seeking to “reveal the truth” with his documentary while admitting his main motivation is that he is profoundly angered by [...]
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Sometimes things don’t pan out the way you think they would or should so you must take action to find another way forward. This is what my email is about. My name is Renae Maihi and I am the writer/director of a special short film called Purerehua (Butterfly). This film is yet to be shot [...]
Continue reading …The Outlook for Someday: the Sustainability Film Challenge for Young People 2011 Challenge
September 13, 2011 No Comment
How are people part of the natural world? Is social justice part of sustainability? What part does creativity play? Does it all connect? MAKE A FILM, MAKE A DIFFERENCE Make A Short Film It can be any length up to 5 minutes. You can make it individually or in a team. Use any camera you [...]
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Low budget Kiwi film The Insatiable Moon has taken out one of the top prizes at the prestigious Moondance International Film Festival. The American film festival, described as ‘the American Cannes’ has awarded The Insatiable Moon the Atlantis Award for feature films made outside the USA. In announcing the award, festival director Elizabeth English said [...]
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Maori Television is paying tribute to world famous Maori funny man Billy T James with a one-off special highlighting some of his best sketches. With Billy T – Te Movie opening in cinemas on Thursday 18 August, we have selected some of Billy T James’ most renowned sketches to showcase in a one-off Billy T [...]
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