Nikki Si'ulepa (she/her) is an award-winning actor, writer, and director whose work spans film, television, and digital platforms. She’s lit up screens in Bookworm, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Tangata Pai, Creamerie,…

Born in Lefagaoali’i, Savai’i, Miki Magasiva represented Australasia at the AFEST film section, culminating in his first short film, Rites of Courage. For his second short film, Uso, the following…

Briar Grace -Smith is a filmmaker of Ngāti Hau and Ngāpuhi descent and a writer of plays, screenplays and short fiction. Her plays include Ngā Pou Wāhine, When Sun and Moon…

Fiona Samuel is a writer and director for television, theatre and film; an NZ Arts Foundation Laureate; and a Member of the NZ Order of Merit for services to television…

Leanne Pooley has been a documentary filmmaker for over 25 years, has directed films all over the world and has won numerous awards (including Best Documentary at TIFF). In 2011…

Mike Johnathan has achieved an extraordinary career spanning over three decades, excelling as a cameraman, director of photography, and director in the dynamic and ever-evolving realms of television and film.…

International Emmy Award winner, Shoshana McCallum is a writer, actress and producer in Auckland. Television writing credits include Step-Dave (for which she won the 2016 SWANZ Best TV Comedy Script)…

Michael Bennett (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue) is a screenwriter, filmmaker and author. Michael’s short films and feature films have screened and won awards internationally, including Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Locarno, New York,…

Te Whānau a Apanui, Rongowhakaata  Tweedie Waititi is a producer and director, driven by a deep desire to push the boundaries and forge new pathways for Te Reo Māori in…

Dan Higgins is an award-winning producer and founder of Wabi Sabi Media Group, one of Australasia’s leading production companies. Renowned for his creative vision and production expertise, Dan has built…