About me
Denise is a writer, director, and script supervisor. She holds a degree in Film, TV & Media Studies and English from The University of Auckland, with additional qualifications as a certified English and drama teacher. Denise wrote and directed the short films Therapy, Taniwha, and Mōrearea. She also co-wrote and co-directed the documentary Between Two Ears along with the short films Loose End, Sacrifarce, and R.A.W.W. in collaboration with the Great Lake Film Society. Her work as a script supervisor includes the feature films Ka Whawhai Tonu and Mārama, as well as TV series such as End of the Valley, Kairakau II, and Beyond the Veil.Proficiencies & skills
Director
Short films 'Taniwha' and 'Mōrearea'. Also co-directed 'Between Two Ears', 'Loose End' and 'Sacrifarce'.
Script Supervisor
Script supervisor for feature films 'Ka Whawhai Tonu' and 'Mārama' and a range of TV series including 'End of the Valley', 'Untold Tales of Tuteremoana' and 'Beyond the Veil'.
Writer
Written short films which have been produced, TV episodes and feature film in early development.
Qualifications
BA: Film, TV, Media Studies and English (Double major)
University of Auckland
Post-graduate diploma in Secondary Teaching (English and Drama)
Waikato University