Sounds Aotearoa

June 29, 2015August 12, 2016Leave a comment

Initially this project was named IMEX -Indigenous New Zealand Music Expo. But eventually the client decided to change it to Sounds Aotearoa.

This project included a powerpoint and a video presentation to secure funding for the said event.

TSB [my]bank

August 24, 2014September 5, 2015Leave a comment

Launch video for TSB [my]bank – a customizable bank app. Just pure awesomeness.

It has been really great to have worked again with my old team at Momentum Studios for this one. Thanks guys!

Ko Ngati Awa Te Toki

July 10, 2013February 10, 2016

“We are the adze, its bindings cannot be loosened by the Sun, and its blade not weakened by rain.”http://www.ngatiawa.iwi.nz/

I was very honored to be part of this production. Did the editing, graphics and color grading for this piece. This is a celebration of the an indigenous Māori tribe whose origins trace from early ancestors that lived in Aotearoa, New Zealand, since around 950AD.

This piece won the 16th Annual Communicator Award of Excellence under Film/Video Category and the gold award at the prestigious W3 Awards in LA

Antarctica: A Year On Ice

July 1, 2013October 12, 2013Leave a comment

Literally the coolest project I’ve ever been involved with. It’s a documentary about how it’s like to live in Antarctica for a year. I was in awe when I first saw the rough cut, the imagery was like those you see in Discovery Channel. Breathtaking landscapes, amazing time-lapse footages and an awesome story. Just phenomenal! The film is part of 2013 New Zealand International Film Festival. Written and Directed by Antony Powell. Though my role in this documentary may not that be big, I am just so honored to be part of such a wonderful film!

I was responsible for the Opening billboard and the graphics.

The film has garnered several recognition internationally.
Audience choice award best adventure reel. Breckenridge Film Festival
Best Documentary. Calgary International Film Festival.
Documentary: Best first feature film. Calgary International Film Festival.

How cool is that!

Pun intended 🙂

WOMAD 2013 Parliament Presentation

November 11, 2012September 5, 2015Leave a comment

I was commissioned by the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (TAFT) to do a WOMAD Presentation for Parliament. I did the edit of the Womad Artists’ presentation and the slide presentation as well.

Artists’ Sequence

Tatarakihi – The Children of Parihaka

April 21, 2012June 15, 2015Leave a comment

This is a documentary that tells the journey undertaken by children who retrace the steps of their Parihaka ancestors. Had worked on the motion graphics, credits and archival animation. I have worked closely with the film writer/director Paora Joseph and it’s executive producer Gaylene Preston. The film has been a part of the NZ film Festival and has recently been accepted to Cinema des Antipodes a film festival at Saint Tropez in France. And won its first Special Award at the Balinale International Film Festival in Bali, Indonesia.

The local paper published an article regarding the Parihaka premiere. And look who got mentioned 😉