Land of the Taniwha | Short Film

Taniwha: [Tanifa]
“Supernatural creatures in New Zealand Māori tradition, similar to serpents and dragons in other cultures, said to hide in the ocean, rivers, lakes or caves.”

Wiremu is an 11 year old Maori boy who misses his dead father and doesn’t get on with his new stepfather, John. John is having difficulty adjusting to his new role and frequently butts heads with moody Wiremu. At school, Wiremu asks his Te Reo teacher how to call a taniwha. What follows is a story of forgiveness and redemption.

Accolades:
Official Selection - Wairoa Maori Film Festival
Official Selection - Cannes Short Film Corner
Official Selection - The Wellington Public Cinema
Award of Merit - The IndyFEST
First Selection - Moving Pictures Festival, Belgium
Award of Merit - Elevation Indy Awards
Award of Merit - Accolade Global Film Competition

Cast:

James Crompton - John
Te Ahorangi Retimana - Martin - Wiremu
Corrdelia Haenga - Atawhai
Patricia Wichman - Meri(mum)
Deejay Williams - Te Reo teacher

Directed and Produced by Aidan Otene Dickens
Alex Arruda - Assistant Producer
Kyle Van Tonder - DOP
Raoul Darlington - Art Director
Roisin Kelly - Art Department
Sammi Kim - 1st AD
Scott Boswell - 1st AD(Classroom scene)
Emily Weiss - 2nd AD
David Chan - 1st AC
Ray Cho - 2nd AC
Maxime Viargues - Gaffer
Hughie Williams- Karaitianga - Soundie
Sam - Payne - Soundie & AC
Garth Robertson - Grip
Jayne Del Carme - Makeup
Jess Iwikau - Makeup
Milla Dickens - Script Continuity
Danielle Cole - Wardrobe Assistant
Tracey Olivier - Unit & Stills

Filmed in Auckland, New Zealand in Killarney Park, Unitec and Kyles place.
Thanks to everyone involved!

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