Toby Parkinson is a veteran film and television producer whose career began at just 13 years old. From early days on set as an extra and stand-in, he worked his…

Duncan Sarkies is a screenwriter, playwright, novelist and short story writer. In New Zealand he is best known for writing the hit black comedy Scarfies with his brother Robert Sarkies.…

Matt has worked for 25 years as a sound designer in the NZ film industry, and is well-versed in both large international film projects and local gems. He has led…

Tim is an award-winning screenwriter and actor as well as a storyliner, script editor and producer. Tim has been writing for television since 2005. Credits include: Interrogation, Almighty Johnsons, 800…

Curtis Vowell is a Cook Island Maori director who has worked in the New Zealand film industry for the last 15 years. His debut feature film Fantail won over crowds…

Tim Hamilton is an accomplished filmmaker based in New Zealand whose income is largely supplemented from winning short film competitions. Renowned for his innovative yet "safe" homemade camera gear, stunts…

Karin is a descendant of British settlers in Aotearoa and ancestors from the Pacific island of Aitutaki. She began her career as a reporter at the Cook Islands News in…

Sheldene Seth is Able’s Communications & Engagement Manager – a broad role covering engaging stakeholders across the screen sector and disability sectors, looking after our kiritaki, and raising awareness of…

Tracey Corbin-Matchett is a proud hard of hearing woman with a passion for advocacy and inclusion. Her 30-year career has crossed social housing, women’s domestic violence services and the film…

One of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading voices in digital technology ethics and Māori data sovereignty. With over 30 years in the sector and deep expertise in integrating mātauranga Māori with…