Proficiencies & skills
Director
Primarily I make ads and commercials and hav produced hundreds of video projects all over the world, from, shorts, pilots and docos to corporate videos, historical features and social content. Working in partnership with the DP to get picture on point is a necessity in the Ad industry. Pro level running Cameras.
Producer
Finding and closing deals, planning, budgets, casting, Marketing and distribution, Managing all of the behind the scenes "fun" you name it I've probably had to deal with it in the last 15 years. In my experience usually there's no substitute for experience...
Writer
I've written 90% of the scripts we've produced and directed, I stopped counting at 311 commercal productions. Mostly ads and factual/doco, but moving into drama now, which will soon take over my production work.
Editing and Post Production
In a fast moving advertising business environment where time allows I'll usually do the final online edit of our projects. So I'm up to speed with advanced editing techniques and also 3D CGI environment building in World Engine. A musician at heart so sound design is my favourite part of post.
Qualifications
Certified Journalist - Cert in Journalism (Media Studies)
Waiariki Polytech Ki Rotorua 1995
Diploma in Maori Ambassadorship - AMO Advancement of Maori Opportunity
Te Wananga o Aotearoa 2005