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Raiden Mataakama

Waitakere

About me

I am a motion designer/ illustrator and graphic artist. My line of work is mostly digital and I work off my iPad Pro. I’m also an actor which is my main side hustle and I am a writer from stage and screen.

Proficiencies & skills

Actor

Graduated from The Actors’ Program 2023 and represented by Collaborate Management

Writer

I love to craft NZ and Cook Island stories and have a flair for sci-fi, drama and fantasy vibes using VFX to tell deep narratives.

Qualifications

Diploma in Theatrical and Screen Arts

The Actors’ Program 2023

Diploma in Video Post Production

Natcoll Design Technology School (now Yoobee) 2007

Featured work

Downfall

Acting and writing. Us Actors wrote our own scenes. Was a first for the schools history.

The Blacksmith

I was chosen to be the antagonist for a short film for Yoobee.

Die Trying

Played another antagonist for a Yoobee College film and was also the chief fight choreographer.

Runaway

I played Jack Roimata in this music video performed by 1 Drop Nation