INDIGENOUS SHORT FILMS
Ross and Beth
Directed by: Hamish Bennett, 2015, 15 min
A rough – as – guts farmer is unexpectedly forced to cope with loss, but his wife has left him an unlikely saviour.
Ebony Society
Directed by: Tammy Davis, 2013, 10 min
One night out stealing, two boys break into a house and find themselves confronted with an unexpected situation that will test their friendship and force them to consider another way.
Ahi Ka
Directed by: Richard Curtis, 2014, 12 min
Left alone with just her spiritual guides a young girl upholds the prestige and sovereignty of the tribe in order to protect the land for generations to come. Due to her brave deeds, she is immortalised forever.
The Lawnmower Men of Kapu
Directed by: Libby Hakaria, 2012, 14 min
A boy witnesses the seemingly magic powers of his Aunties and the continuation of tradition when he tries to get his three uncles to help his Aunties with the upkeep of their marae.
Mokopuna
Directed by: Ainsley Gardiner, 2008, 12 min
After briefly befriending a young Māori boy at school, Mary becomes curious about his culture and its relevance to her. But when his curiosity turns on her, it becomes clear Mary is not ready to embrace her roots.
In the Rubbish Tin
Directed by: Riwia Brown, 2014, 4 min
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Home
Directed by: Chris Molloy, 2014, 4 min
On discovering her two sons have committed a heinous crime, a devoted mother is torn by the heartbreaking decision she must make. Her sons may eventually forgive her, but can she ever forgive herself?
Maria
Directed by: Jeremiah Tauamiti, 2016, 14 min
Nan Maria, the elderly matriarch of a large Polynesian family, lies bedridden and speechless after a long illness. When the daily household chaos is disrupted by sudden tragedy, Nan struggles to reunite her fractured family. Then she receives help from an unexpected visitor.
Ow What!
Directed by: Mike Jonathan, 2015, 15 min
Te Mauri dreams of following in the footsteps of his absent rugby-playing father and finds encouragement from an unusual source.
