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Taniora Ormsby
Ngā Aho Whakaari member

Taniora Ormsby

Auckland

About me

I'm an award-winning director and have directed several short films, and music videos over the past 5 years. I've worked in the industry in various roles but primarily am trained in directing and assistant directing.

Proficiencies & skills

Directing

I am trained and specialized in drama directing and am confident in this position. Films I have directed have engaged audiences and a special few have won some awards.

Writer

I am a trained and specialized screenwriter, having written short films that have actively engaged audiences and earn various awards.

1st Assistant Director

I am trained and proficient in assisting film productions and collaborating with producers, directors, and crews to ensure a productive working environment.

Directing

Directing is my first love. Being on set and working with an enthusiastic crew is always an amazing feeling. I love the problem-solving aspect of the job as much as the creativity it brings. Being a working Director is a dream of mine.

Writer

Tied with Directing, writing is my true passion. Being able to craft stories with depth and relatability is something I pride myself on. I love writing, especially in group settings. Being able to bounce ideas off of other creative people is a unique and rewards experience.

Qualifications

Certificate/Diploma in Drama Directing

Yoobee Colleges South Seas Film School 2023

Certificate/Diploma Film and Content Creation

Yoobee Colleges 2021

Featured work

The Great South

I am the writer, director, and producer for The Great South. This was made as part of my thesis film for South Seas Film School. It was self-funded and has been my most challenging film to date.

Māharahara

Māharahara was my first film to be given an award. It was created for the Someday Film Challenge in 2021 and explored themes and ideas that were personal to me, and to see it recognized was a great feeling.