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Moehau Hodges-Tai
Ngā Aho Whakaari member

Moehau Hodges-Tai

About me

I am a Actor/ Director that is based in Tamaki. Previously held the Executive producer role at Whakaata Maori and NZME. Coming back to the world of Drama.

Proficiencies & skills

Storyteller

Create thought provoking ideas that reflect life, and relationships with a Maori POV.

Acting the Character

Trained Actor through Hunter Acting Studios. Has build up my capability both on screen and behind the camera. It has put more tools in my kete both being able to communicate with actors and pull out the emotions we need for the character.

Efficiency

Have been working for almost 13 years in the industry. 6 years in Drama and 6 years in Commercial/ News and Current Affairs. Am able to move and navigate myself around most aspects of the industry with the skills i have acquired over the years.

Directing compelling stories

Can write, oversee, direct and take a project through all aspects of Production.

Acting

Can take on the life of any character needed for the right project.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Media and Creative Technologies

Waikato University 2012

Honours in Digital Ciunema

Waikato University 2015