Tama tu short film nz

He has since appeared in a number of new zealand features, including whale rider, television dramas and short films. Top new zealand films a list of 39 titles created 03 dec 2017 shorts seen. Tama tu six maori battalion soldiers camped in italian ruins wait for night to fall. Team tama are making a new film the first one for the year is called woman in blue. Forced into silence, they keep themselves amused with jokes and laughter. Unfinished business and haki in longing for new zealand, a nz german coproduction produced by the dead lands producer matthew metcalfe. His next short, tama tu, about a group of maori soldiers in italy during world war ii, won a string of international awards, and became eligible for oscar nomination. It has received a bit more attention recently again as waititis hollywood career is really turning into something special these days, more of an actor though as of a filmmaker, but with this one here he.

The tama tu, tama ora short film competition was designed to give young waiheke youth the opportunity to create a short film around the theme. In addition to above, director writer camera operator editor armourer. Official selection berlin film festival 2005, click here for the berlin film festival page. Based on the lives of atrisk youths in new zealand, this story shows the challenges of everyday life for one boy who faces a difficult choice. It is a tribute to all of those soldiers of 28 battalion who were lost. With tama tu, i wanted to capture the feeling that in the darkest of situations there are some events that stand out, brief moments that show how we humans seek out the light, the. It stemmed from a short version of this film tama tu in 2005 that did really well, said waititi. Shot in the rubble of the old wellington hospital, tama tu won international acclaim. Official selection aspen filmfest 2005, click here for the aspen filmfest page. Screened at wellington fringe film festival in 2006 and allshorts film festival in takaka in the same year.

Directors notes this is not a film about war, it is a film about the vitality of life. Taungaroa began his acting career in 1994 playing boogie in the critically acclaimed once were warriors. The competition, organised by the piritahi hau ora, was designed to give waiheke young people the opportunity to create a short film around the theme what does a. Taika waititi 2004 18 mins nz 2006 coopers award for best film at flickerfest 2006 flickerfest, australia. Tama tu and two cars, one night will be available on dvd later this. The short film is about maori battalion soldiers waiting. Youth film festival finale inspires waiheke gulf news. The photographer 48 hour film festival film, video. When they fought they fought for their own lands and their own families, and whilst they encountered racism from their own within the army, their name and their.

Tama tu crew taika waititi, ainsley gardiner, cliff. What do you think is the main message in this film. The soldiers take refuge in an abandoned building until night fall. Invited to over 40 international festivals, its many awards included. This film, while short, is nothing short of a masterpiece. Tama tu short film excerpt tama tu short film excerpt youtube.

It has everything covered, great acting, great camera work, great storyline and writing. The film is set 6 years earlier when wooden road markers were in use. We want our tane to live long and healthy lives for themselves and for their whanau. Six maori battalion soldiers camped in italian ruins wait for night to fall. Apr 09, 2010 the usual suspects feature billy t, motorracing, plus a trio of nz screen taonga. Our aim is to talk about what health means for maori men, and provide practical suggestions about what we can do to stay healthy and well. Use your research skills and find the answers to the following questions. The entire film here thanks to nz on screen the film website 28th maori. In the silence, the brosinarms distract themselves with jokes. Close encounters of the maori kind talking interaction in the films of taika waititi ocean mercier introduction aspects of encounters between people on the marae provide useful metaphors for exploring conventions apparent in maori films, which, by virtue of being made by maori, tend to be situated. Short film nz presents tama tu please subscribe and like. Click here to download the tama tu 2006 press kit word doc format. Director taika waititi describes the soldiers as young men with a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each. Home comedy tama tu short film excerpt 4 raters, 15 scores.

Tama tu written and directed by taika waititi produced. The subject matter is rarely approached by filmmakers and i applaud waititi and co. He is the recipient of an academy award as well as two further nominations. Tama is screening as part of the new zealand international film festival. The tama tu, tama ora short film competition is designed to give young waiheke youth the opportunity to create a short film around the theme what does a great male role model look like to you. Best short film, best actor eric matthews, audience choice award and the ttahiti prize. Aug 09, 2017 short film nz presents tama tu please subscribe and like. Tama tu and two cars, one night will be available on dvd later this year and two cars, one. Last year he was nominated for an oscar for his brilliant short film, two cars, one night said dr sharples. On demand available to viewers in nz and australia for 60 days. Close encounters of the maori kind talking interaction in.

The film is directed by jack odonnell and produced by ashleigh flynn with the support of jared flitcroft. The short film tama tu, directed by taika waititi, is about six maori soldiers fighting the war in europe. Official selection sundance film festival 2005, click here for the sundance page. Nz film commision presents a short film excerpt of tama tu. A tohu sign brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Maori short films english and te reo rotorua eventfinda. Infantry from new zealands 28th maori battalion on the move in armored carriers, october of 1943, italy. Im starting to think that this man was born for making war films, actually no, he was born for making films.

What our supporters have to say their story is essentially new zealand. Best nz short film when our whanau watched tama tu for the first time we laughed and laughed, cracked up at all the familiar pranks and gestures, we felt connected to it on another level so its become a whanau tradition watching it at our reunions. D company long white cloud in memory of dad maori art anzac day my ancestors my land my rock above and beyond. In the silence the soldiers entertain themselves with jokes and fun to take their minds off. Taika waititi 2004 18 mins nz 2006 coopers award for best film at flickerfest 2006 flickerfest, australia, 2005 honourable mention in short film making sundance film festival, usa, 2005 special jury prize. Wiremu grace mins nz 2009 on returning to his maori home for the first time, a young boy discovers he has a gift for seeing maori spirits. Read ainsley gardiners answers to the big idea community questions about producing boy. Taika david cohen born 16 august 1975, known professionally as taika waititi. Tama tu short film excerpt youtube short film, film. Tama tu is the first drama told of our men and that war. A short film competition for waiheke island youth around the theme of tama tu, tama ora.

Taika waititi talks about making the smash hit new zealand. The short film is about maori battalion soldiers waiting for nightfall in the ruins of an italian home. Jul 31, 2017 tama, the first deaf and hearing short film collaboration selected by the new zealand international film festival, will screen in wellington august as part of the nga whanaunga maori pasifika shorts programme. He is the recipient of an academy award as well as two further nominations his feature films boy 2010 and hunt for the wilderpeople 2016 have each been the topgrossing new zealand film. Set on the east coast of new zealand in 1984, boy, an 11yearold child and devout michael jackson fan, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago. Directed by alan morrison, written by rowan bettjeman byron coll alan morrison, cinematographer aleks sakowski, camera operator aleks sakowski, editor alan morrison, art dept henry aitken and production manager michael morgan. Tangi directed by michael bennett, which also starred tama tu costar, taungaroa emile. Maori troops fighting in europe during wwll entertain themselves in a destroyed house while waiting for a battle to begin. He currently cohosts the breakfast show on george fm.

Taikas short film, two cars, one night, was nominated for an academy award in 2005. The competition, organised by the piritahi hau ora, was designed to give waiheke young people the opportunity to create a short film around the theme what does a great male role model look like to. Click name or cast member on photo to view details. Becs has been working in the film industry, on and off for 16 years. It has received a bit more attention recently again as waititis hollywood career is really turning into something special these days, more of an actor though as of a filmmaker, but with this one here he is the writer and director. Mar 25, 2010 boy is producer ainsley gardiners latest film with writerdirector taika waititi and follows their successful pairing on short films tama tu and oscarnominated two cars, one night and the feature film eagle vs shark. Forced into silence, they keep themselves amused as. Doc jr armourercostumeractor selfemployed linkedin. With tama tu, i wanted to capture the feeling that in the darkest of situations there are some events that stand out, brief moments that show how we humans seek out the light, the joy in life, regardless of our surroundings or situation. Notably ainsley produced the short films two cars, one night and tama tu written and directed by taika waititi and his feature films, eagle vs shark in 2005 and his original no.

Sure its a short film but its directed by the one and only taika frickin waititi. As a followon from our previous years successful short film competitions meth free waiheke and friend or foe, piritahi hau ora have decided to continue the same blueprint and run a short film competition for 2019. With james rolleston, te aho eketonewhitu, taika waititi, moerangi tihore. These were soldiers who owed no allegiance to a flag but fought and died in their thousands because they were warriors at heart. Boy is producer ainsley gardiners latest film with writerdirector taika waititi and follows their successful pairing on short films tama tu and oscarnominated two cars, one night and the feature film eagle vs shark. Forced into silence, they keep themselves amused as any boys would, with jokes and laughter. Jan 25, 2007 dont cry for me, waititi says pita sharples. Tama tu is a 17minute live action short film from 2005, so this one is already over 10 years old. Enter tama tu a click here to download the tama tu 2006 press kit word doc format. Te kohe also starred in taika waititis internationally acclaimed short film, tama tu, produced by ainsley gardiner and cliff curtis. Submit a short film up to 5mins around your interpretation of tama tu, tama ora what does a great male role model look like to you. Davis made his feature film direction debut on the 2015 film, born to dance, released in september 2015.

Initially she did wardrobe and other roles on short films, before going off and spending five years getting her bachelor of health science in acupuncture degree where she graduated at the top of her class. Filmmakers jared flitcroft deaf and jack odonnell hearing codirected this short film with deaf and hearing actors. The tama tu, tama ora short film festival finale hit the big screen at artworks theatre on friday 8 november. Dont cry for me, waititi says pita sharples scoop news. Tama tu tama ora short film competition te huruhi primary. The short film is about maori battalion soldiers waiting for nightfall in the ruins of. Tama tu, tama ora short film competition te huruhi. His next short, tama tu, about a group of maori soldiers in italy during world war ii, won a.

This selection includes four short new zealand films 1 hour duration that will play on. His next short, tama tu, about a group of maori soldiers in italy during world war ii, won a string of international awards. I have acted in andor hired costumes for a number of film and tv productions in nz, including gibson group tv documentaries nancy wake, kiwis at war and several short films such as crossing the line dir. Really heartwarming for a war film but still with emotional parts. Tama tu short film excerpt forced into silence, they keep themselves amused as any boys would, with jokes and laughter. Forced into silence, they keep themselves amused with jokes and laughter as. Taika waititi 2004 18 mins nz young maori battalion soldiers wait for night to fall in the ruins of a wartorn italian home.

Tama tu written and directed by taika waititi produced by cliff. His tv credits include work on secret agent men and a lead role in an episode of mataku series 3. Tama also screened at the wairoa maori film festival and won. This is not a film about war, it is a film about the vitality of life. Three films directed by taika waititi are in a catalogue of 23 new zealand feature and short films available for overseas screenings organised by new zealands diplomatic posts abroad. The new zealand film commission, the basement cinema and rotorua lakes council are pleased to bring you a range of short films celebrating te wiki o te reo maori language week 10 16 september 2018. New zealand film commission shorts trailer 2011 new zealand international film festival nzfilmshorts. He is the recipient of an academy award as well as two further nominations his feature films boy 2010 and hunt for the wilderpeople 2016 have each been the topgrossing new zealand film, with the latter still holding that title as. Tama tu tama ora a short film competition for youth. What does a great male role model look like to you.