Projects

Live Action / Animated 

Feature Film

In Development

Raised by ghosts. Haunted by questions. When a sinister spirit rises, nine-year-old Hemo must unlock his ancestral power and defend the only home he’s ever known—the family cemetary.

The feature film adaptation of this award winning theatre play has been developed through the Māoriland Indigenous Film Collaboration programme, with support from leading Māori creatives & the NZ Film Commission.

Live Action / Animated Shortform Childrens Series

In Development

When young Mata uncovers a hidden taonga at the ancient site of Te Ararau o Te Upoko, he unlocks the adventure of a lifetime. Te Kāpehu is no ordinary compass — it’s a living portal to magic adventures shaped by the taiao and the wisdom of his tīpuna.

Created in the heart of Whāingaroa New Zealand, Te Kāpehu o Mata is an epic kaupapa Māori quest made for tamariki who dream big, move fast, and lead with heart.

Live Action / Animated Short Film 

Script for Production

A love story influenced by the stars. 'The Star and The Navigator' follows the story of Mata, a courageous waka navigator, and Riria, a bright celestial star where the power of love breaks boundaries and changes the world forever.

Live Action Short Film

Script in Development

In the heart of a Traffic Control yard, 18-year-old Silver navigates her first job and a cultural wake-up call, uncovering what it truly means to be Māori in a team.

A coming-of-age comedy based on a true story.

Live Action Short Film

Script in Development

When a spirited young local girl clashes with a stubborn old fisherman returning to his once-favorite fishing spot, the beach becomes a battleground for humour, heart, and a whole lot of lessons about change, belonging, and respecting boundaries.

Based on true events.

Live Action Short Film

Script in Development

In The Kahui Club, strangers become friends, families reconnect, and lives change forever—all thanks to a warm greeting and a moment shared in Aotearoa, New Zealand’s busiest airport terminal.

A comedic observation of life based on real experiences.

Live Action Music Short Film

For Distribution

A young girl performs a poignant poi written by her late mother - a reflection on life's cycles and a tribute to the enduring bond between generations.

Live Action Short Film Collective

For Distribution.

A short filmmaking collective developed under the Aotearoa New Zealand indigenous representative organisation, Ngā Aho Whakaari Māori In Screen.

Started in 2013, the programme has supported Māori filmmakers to elevate their skills and share their short stories to the world.

More information available at www.ngaahowhakaari.org