Biography
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, this director of Maori heritage was discovered as an actor at the age of 17 and subsequently worked for two years with a Maori theatre troupe which toured throughout New Zealand. Having studied history and Maori studies at the University of Auckland, he has since directed a diverse range of documentaries and award-winning short films. His feature debut Mt Zion won several prizes at the New Zealand Film Awards and was a big commercial success in both New Zealand and Australia.
Berlinale
Director
Movies | |
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2022 |
Muru |
2013 |
Mt. Zion |
Documentaries | |
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2016 |
Poi E: The Story of Our Song |
2011 |
Allan Baldwin: In Frame |
2009 |
The Flight of Te Hookioi |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2022 |
Muru |
2013 |
Mt. Zion |
Documentaries | |
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2016 |
Poi E: The Story of Our Song |
2011 |
Allan Baldwin: In Frame |
2009 |
The Flight of Te Hookioi |
Editor
Movies | |
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2013 |
Mt. Zion |
Documentaries | |
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2016 |
Poi E: The Story of Our Song |
Actor
Documentaries | |
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2009 |
The Flight of Te Hookioi |