Matariki Maori Short Film Festival
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When:
| Wed 8 Jul ’09, 7:30pm–9:30pm |
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Where: Hawkins Theatre, 13 Ray Small Drive, Papakura Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
- All Ages (allocated seating): $10.00
- Booking fees may apply
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A national travelling programme of new contemporary Maori short films presented by Te Roopu Whakaata Maori i Te Wairoa Inc. Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society.
Tangaroa God of the Sea 2008 NZ
5 mins Director: Carey Carter
Inspired by the raw energy of Tangaroa, God of the Sea, this powerful music video pays homage to Maori tradition while paving the way for contemporary interpretation.
Shadows 2008 NZ
12 mins Director: Mike Jonathon
A brilliant and exquisitely terrifying trip into the haunted soul of a man tormented by demonic shadows. Fasten your seat belts.
Journey to Ihipa 2009 NZ
15 mins Director: Nancy Brunning
When a young soldier dies during WWII, exten ded Maori family protect the bloodline by taking his baby from his European mother. She waits her whole life for him to return, but when he finally does, it’s not what she hoped for...
Patu Ihup 2007
35 mins Director: Summer Agnew
A young man explores a memory of a childhood game and a lesson learned from his uncle. The memory provides respite from the profound grief of the uncle’s passing and allows him time to reconcile his feelings of loss and say farewell.
Aphrodite's Farm 2008 NZ
15 mins Director: Adam Strange
Everyone in Taranaki wants to know the secret behind the magical milk produced on Aphrodite’s Farm. The family secret has remained safe for four generations. However when patriarch Ralph Riley dies, the future of the farm is thrown into jeopardy. The timely arrival of young farm hand Friday will bring the family’s destiny full circle… but things will get a whole lot worse before they get any better.
Graffiti of Mr Tupaia 2007
35 mm Director Christopher Dudman
When a Cook Island school cleaner answers an unusual graffiti message, his life, and the life of the mysterious author will never be the same again.
Tuia
Music by: Ariana Tikao
Video Directed by: Louise Potiki Bryan
Short film programme curated by Leo Koziol, Festival Director, Wairoa Maori Film Festival email: maorimovies@gmail.com
Running time: 2 hours
Interval: 20 minutes
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