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Fredrick Pokai
Ngā Aho Whakaari member

Fredrick Pokai

Auckland

About me

Fredrick Pokai is a director, award-winning writer and an award-winning actor, based in Tāmaki Makaurau, boasting 14 years of experience in the film industry. As a writer and director, Fredrick excels in exploring the strange and unusual, as well as the intricate details of daily life. His passion for working with actors and delving deep into character development is evident in his work, where he strives to uncover the essence of each character at pivotal moments in the story. Fredrick is dedicated to telling stories that resonate not only with Māori audiences but also with a broader, general audience. Despite growing up disconnected from Te Ao Māori, he uses film as a powerful medium to reconnect with his roots and share his unique perspective with the world. His directorial approach transcends a purely Māori viewpoint, offering a distinctive vision that reflects his personal style and creative ethos.

Proficiencies & skills

Director

Screen Director for Film.

Screenwriter

Scriptwriting for screen productions.

Screen Actor

Performer for commercials, short films, and feature films.

Producer

Producer for films.

Producer

Qualifications

Diploma In Digital Filmmaking

YOOBEE School Of Design 2014

Featured work

Search For Hawaiki

Writer/Director

Dive

Writer, Actor, Producer

Double Date

Director

Bringing Mere Home

Writer, Actor