Multimedia

A light among shadows, 2007

A light among shadows, 2007

Michael Heath’s film tells the story of Edith Collier, one of New Zealand’s most talented yet underrated artists (1885-1964). Told with sensitivity and respect, it includes much of her extraordinarily beautiful work. It is not only a fitting eulogy to a remarkable artist, but an affecting tale of cultural identity and rejection. Additional music by Richard Nunns.

He Ara Pūoro :: A Pathway of Song

He Ara Pūoro :: A Pathway of Song

Recorded in the bush at The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellington, He Ara Pūoro is a collaboration between Richard Nunns and Radio New Zealand, whereby Richard plays and begins to describe the many traditional Māori instruments in his collection.

Thirty-four eight-minute segments feature Richard playing an instrument and then talking about its individual history and context.

Honoured

Special Commendation: Best NZ-Produced Musical Feature, at the 2006 NZ Radio Awards.
He Ara Pūoro was also commended as a finalist in the 2006 Media Peace Awards.
He Ara Pūoro, RadioNZ

Breath of Peace, 2005

Breath of Peace, 2005

Producer/director: Kathleen Gallagher

Music: Ian McDonald, Richard Nunns and Aroha Yates-Smith
Sensitive, original music emphasised the magnificent pacific… Peb Simmons

Sprinkled with moments of humour, this film celbrates humanity and creates a touchstone of hope for the future, it honours the intrinisic human desire to live peacfully. Tui Motu Interislands, 2005

Mauri, 1988

Mauri, 1988

When she made Mauri, Merata Mita became the first Māori woman to direct, write and produce a feature film. Mauri (meaning life force), is loosely set around a love triangle and explores cultural tensions, identity, and a changing way of life in a dwindling East Coast town. As with Barry Barclay’s NgatiMauri played a key role in the bourgeoning Māori screen industry; the production team numbered 33 Māori and 20 Pākehā, including interns from Hawkes Bay wānanga. NZ art icon Ralph Hotere helmed the production design; Māori activist Eva Rickard played kuia Kara.

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