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Tamara Rachael Wharerau
Ngā Aho Whakaari member

Tamara Rachael Wharerau

Auckland

About me

I currently write and publish books for children, young teens and family audiences. I bring these stories to life in film t.v and social media platforms. I have any years experience in film sets. In makeup artistry, locations, costume, set and art design. I'm passionate about creating media that support Te Ao Māori beliefs, practices and te reo Māori

Proficiencies & skills

Screen writer

Translating my books and audiobooks into Māori films for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau audiences.

Producer

Produced, directed and acted in my own personally funded music videos.

Locations

Location for major films, Netflix, Maori short films, and my own music videos

Director

Directed my own music videos. And plan to direct my own films in the near future.

Makeup Artist

Worked on major films and t.v commercials and feature and māori films.

Costume Department

I design and create costumes. I've also created costumes for my music videos and films

Set & Art Design

I've worked in art, props department and set design for major films and t.v. I'm an artist, illustrator and I've also created props and sets for my own music videos and films

Musician/Singer/ Music Producer