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Larissa Allen
Ngā Aho Whakaari member

Larissa Allen

Rotorua

About me

Based in the Bay of Plenty, actress and producer of Eddie Page Productions. Founded by myself & two other creative wahine with a mission to create bold, fun and thought-provoking stories that challenge the norm, push boundaries and spark conversations that matter. We're committed to nurturing local talent, building a flourishing screen industry and fostering a creative community where filmmakers can work where they live and thrive. We approach business with heart.

Proficiencies & skills

Talent

Trained actor of 20+ years. Scholarship winner 2023 for Equity Atlantic Acting School in New York. Currently training in NZ with the Hunter Acting Studio.

Marketing

Marketing professional with over 15 years experience. Strategy, Publicity/Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Planning

Above the line

Producing, Line Producing & Production Management experience.

Event Management

Experienced event manager of over 15 years. Varied experience across conferences, sporting, speaker & panel, seminars, webinars, corporate, parties/celebrations, fundraisers, experiential and productions.

Screenwriting & Story Development

Short Films, TV and Web Series.

Casting

Cast Coordinator

Qualifications

Bachelor of Communciations

University of Waikato 2014

Diploma of Screen Production

Southern Institute of Technology 2023

Featured work

Ka Whawhai Tonu

Production Coordinator