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Jason Taylor
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Jason Taylor

Whangarei

About me

Jason Taylor (Ngāti Maniapoto/Waikato) is a Te Tai Tokerau based screen producer. His ambition is dedicated to empowering a new generation of exceptional scripted and factual storytellers. Jase's journey has led him to focus on stories that hero cultural perspectives, providing a pathway both on and off screen for Aotearoa NZ’s most exciting screen talent.

In 2023 he was the recipient of HE ARA Slate Development support from NZFC. He is the producer of a NZFC funded animated short titled Mirumiru and is establishing relationships with RNZ, Whakaata Māori, TVNZ, Sky Originals, and RE. Jason has a slate factual, short film, scripted series, and feature projects including animation, in development and production.

Proficiencies & skills

Above the Line

Qualifications

Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts Post Graduate Diploma Teaching (Primary)

Te Pukenga trading as Unitec New Zealand Limited 2023

Featured work

https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-barber-shop-sessions