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Made in Aotearoa. Production Design. Art Direction. Art Department. Screen Arts. Anti-oppression.
Dabbling in the suspension of disbelief.

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@liamvandenberk

📸 : @markleedom @shamir_sound

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Just some of the incredible cast + crew who brought their gifts to making Little low. Appreciate every single angel who collaborated with @itskatemcgill @rachblamps @nani_conforte and myself to bring this story to life. Your support and talents on this short film means the world and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Forever grateful ❤️

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What if everything you believed about your past was a lie? 👀

Kahu refuses to believe her mother is dead. As she searches for answers she discovers the truth is the hardest thing to uncover.
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🎬 Episode 1 of Kupu X starts here.

Follow the micro episode journey. New episodes every week. Or watch full episodes on @maoriplus.

#KupuX #MāoriMystery #MysterySeries #TeReoMāori DiscoverKupuX

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Great shoot day with @namtipyelhsa for @nvo_music_nz and @nzonairmusic

Rolling out 10th July!!!!!

Some quick photos from Lightroom! (I will have stills soon.)

Massive you to everyone that made this happen, we are extremely grateful. Special mention to @cksfilmhub for recommending me and my bro.

Period stuff is pretty cool👌

#music #production #upcoming #nzonair #acting

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RAUPĀ will have its World Premiere at Māoriland Film Festival 2026.

Māoriland Film Festival is one of the world’s leading Indigenous film festivals, held each March in Ōtaki, Aotearoa New Zealand. Māoriland brings Māori and Indigenous filmmakers together from around the globe for film, art, kōrero and connection.

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RAUPĀ
"Raupā follows Kingi as he confronts his strained relationship with his comatose father, navigating grief, family dynamics and the healing power of family and connection."

Written & Directed by
Moehau Hodges-Tai

Produced by
Angela Cudd, Sandra Kailahi

Executive Producers
Kay Ellmers, Lanita Ririnui

Starring
Matariki Whatarau as KINGI
Kahu Hotere as NAN
Waimihi Hotere as AROHA
Neil Waaka as TAMATEA
Marshayla Christie as HINE
Kimo Houltham as the DR
Esmee Myers as the NURSE
Ihaka Kelly as the PHYSIO

Pou Tiaki Reo me ngā Tikanga
Kawhia Te Muraahi

Director of Photography
Sean Loftin

Editor
Allan George

Composer
Tihema Bennett

Kaitangi Kōauau
Reti Hedley

Production Designer
Damian Leith

1st Assistant Director
Ben Bamford

Art Director
Luther Bucknell

Hair & Make-Up Designer
Kirstie Dawson-Smith

Costume Designer
Leigh Minarapa

Script Supervisor
Joe Hitchcock

Gaffer / Grip
Spencer Locke-Bonney

Sound Recordist
David Peterson

Pou Tiaki Reo
James Perry, Heemi Gilbert

Stills Photographers
Julie Zhu, Glenn Blomfield

1st Assistant Camera
Sage Larson

DIT / Edit Assist
Jessy Choi

LX / Grip Best Boy
Cole Locke-Bonney

Locations Manager
Te Oranga Witehira

Unit Manager
Joey Vaessen

Health & Safety Supervisor
Solomon Poulsen-Davey

Production Coordinator
Yani Hapuku

Post-production Assistant
Carlos Su

Production Assistants
Ashleigh Waters

Production Runner
Monty Sansom

Post Production House
Images & Sound

Colourist
Jemma Lee

Audio Post House
The Black Dog

Audio Engineer
Phil Woollams

Catering
Epic Gourmet, Bon Lunch, West City Bakery, St Honores Bakery

Camera & Lenses Supplied by
Sean Loftin

Sound Kit Supplied by
David Peterson

LX & Grip Supplied by
High Voltage NZ

This film was made with care, collaboration and aroha - congratulations to the team, our supporters and especially writer / director Moehau Hodges-Tai.

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PleasureDora is officially online! Her time in this world may be running out but her life in cyberspace has just begun...

You can now watch our 9 minute, award-winning slice of kiwi sci-fi, in full, on the @showmeshorts youtube channel (link in @mark_prebble_nz bio).

Massive thanks to all our wonderful and generous collaborators who helped bring PleasureDora to life.

Cast: @mashopreb , Edwin Wright
Dir: @mark_prebble_nz
Writ: @mashopreb & @mark_prebble_nz
Prod: @snakey.p @mashopreb & @mark_prebble_nz
DOP: @life.kel
Prod Design: @damianleith
Makeup/Costume: @metamorfx
1st AD: @lipallas
Gaffer: @starlight__nz
Stills: @bir.mango
Movement Coordinator: jedibrophy
Intimacy Coordinator: @romyhooper
1st AC: @sofi_cine
2nd AC: Seunghoon Sung
Prod Coordinator: @gretchenhatton
Script Supervisor: @tema_pua
PAs: @shoshmcc , @miamarfilms
Assist Editor & D.I.T: @hellazeros
Camera Gear: Panavision - Paul Lake, Davina Connelly, Wes Printz
Titles: Kirstin Marcon
Post Prod: @imagesandsound - @drgrantbaker , Paul Klement-Smith, Brittany Spencer, @brenton.vfx , Kieran Shalley, Reid Douglas, Matt Wilshere, Paul Lear, Jemma Lee, Rebecca Boyce, Jesse Murray, Matthew Holden, @alanacottonball
Sound Post: @envy_studios_nz - @vedatkiyici , Morten Gamst, Rachel Beard
Original Music: @karlssteven

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A special moment for this cast please!

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KUPU X
Streaming now on MĀORI+

"Kahu's childhood was marred by a web of lies obscuring the facts around her mother’s disappearance, trusting no one and assuming everyone had something to hide. Then she met Tomai, her polar opposite, a volatile tāne who could hold vital clues."

DIRECTOR: Angela Cudd
WRITERS: Andrea Kahukiwa, Kirk Torrence, Caitlin Fremaux
PRODUCERS: Nicola Smith, Brad Walker, Andrea Kahukiwa. Adrenaline Group.
CAST: Harmony Day, Tāne Poutu, Max Crean, Grace Hoete, Claire Chitham, Miriama Smith
STILLS PHOTOGRAPHY: Julie Zhu
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#KupuX #AngelaCudd #director #cinema #Māori #NewZealand

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Shout out to the rangatira behind KUPU X - Adrenalin Productions, Andrea Kahukiwa, Nicola Smith & Brad Walker - who supported our kaiwhakahaere, Angela Cudd, to direct her first mystery sci-fi series for Whakaata Māori. KUPU X is a fluent rangatahi series that is dropping now on Māori +.

And a special shout out to the cast & crew, who made KUPU X such an enjoyable ride. Talented beyond measure, more resourceful than the aunties, and good humans.

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KUPU X
Streaming now on MĀORI+

Kahu's childhood was marred by a web of lies obscuring the facts around her mother’s disappearance, trusting no one and assuming everyone had something to hide. Then she met Tomai, her polar opposite, a volatile tāne who could hold vital clues.

WRITERS: Andrea Kahukiwa, Kirk Torrence, Caitlin Fremaux
DIRECTOR: Angela Cudd
PRODUCERS: Nicola Smith, Brad Walker, Andrea Kahukiwa. Adrenaline Group.
CAST: Harmony Day, Tāne Poutu, Max Crean, Grace Hoete, Claire Chitham, Miriama Smith
BTS & STILLS PHOTOGRAPHY: Julie Zhu
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#KupuX #mystery #AndreaKahukiwa #CatilinFremaux #KirkTorrance #AngelaCudd #director #cinema #Māori #NewZealand

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Flagfall screens at 8:30 TONIGHT in Aucks, Welly & CHCH as part of a selection called “Nightlife” 🦉🌙 tickets link in bio 🚖👻🍿#horror #shortfilm #nightlife

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More juicy details for you... 🍑

The PĪTITI Auckland Premiere is coming this Friday! Our film will be screening as part of the Show Me Shorts Aotearoa session, and will also make its way around other cinemas across the motu.
Book your tickets now via Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

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PĪTITI Auckland Premiere
Friday 10 October
Show Me Shorts Film Festival - Aotearoa Session
Academy Cinemas, Auckland
[Visit showmeshorts.co.nz for more times]
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#Pītiti #ShowMeShorts #CaravanCarparkFilms #AngelaCudd #filmproducer #cinema #Māori #NewZealand

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The wait is over. FLAGFALL will make its World Premiere tonight at the Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

Writer & Director, Joe Lonie clipped together a trailer just for socials - a glimpse into a ride you won't forget.

Buckle up, pay the fear.

See you tonight at The Civic.

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FLAGFALL World Premiere;
Tuesday 7 October
Show Me Shorts Film Festival - Opening Night
The Civic, Auckland
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#Flagfall #ShowMeShorts #JoeLonie #CaravanCarparkFilms #AngelaCudd #filmproducer #cinema #Māori #NewZealand

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