About me
I am a documentary filmmaker of Ngāti Kahungunu descent. My work has screened on television, at festivals, and on the web all around the world. I am passionate about telling stories about the world around us that are not immediately obvious, the people and the stories that are not often seen or heard from. These are the gems. I am interested in the human condition, what makes people tick, get angry, love. My work ranges from the highly commercial to the highly experimental. My documentaries are frequently about niche subjects that have broad appeal to wide audiences. I have worked as a documentary filmmaker for over 25 years both in New Zealand and the United States.Proficiencies & skills
Storytelling
I come from a long line of storytellers. I am interested in people and their stories. Everyone has a story to tell.
Director
I am an award winning documentary director. I have extensive experience in this area. I am experienced in developing and creating a wide variety of stories for the screen. I am passionate about telling stories in an engaging and creative way. I am also able to come on board as a director at any stage of the process to work on on projects I feel passionate about. I make short and long engaging documentaries about people, life, love, loss. Everything.
Producer
I am an experienced documentary producer. I have over 20 years experience developing stories, working with my team to appropriately budget and facilitate the production and delivery of high quality engaging stories.
Writer
I am accomplished at writing documentary scripts and have over 20 years experience in this field. I am also a narrative storyteller.
Researcher
I am a documentary researcher. I start many of my projects with some knowledge, but by the end I have an in-depth and intimate understanding of the subject matter and the people involved.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Drgree in English Literature, Theatre and Film
Victoria University of Wellington 1994
Te Ara Reo Māori (He Pī ka Pao) 1, 2, 3, 4
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa 2021
Featured work
Chatham Islanders - Tchakat Tchatam Airani
Director / Producer / Writer / Narrator
Te Hokinga Mai - the return
Director / Producer / Writer
Motuhaketanga
Director / Producer
The Barber
Director / Producer / Writer