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10m

A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers that explore cultural, social, and political issues.

Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho

8 episodes

Yeah Pare

Lost at the night markets, Janjan tries to find his parents. While searching, he befriends Kiuga, who takes him on a fantastical journey to find his loved ones.
Episode 1
10m

Detangling the Stigma

Through her work in film, 28-year-old driven creative Jzayla Hughey is detangling the stigma of demonstrating that afro-textured hair plays a significant role in Aotearoa's film industry.
Episode 2
12m

Lemons

A young Māori woman is given her estranged birth mother's ashes and has to figure out what to do with them.
Episode 3
12m

Sua: Portrait of a Retired Bus Driver

A day in the life of a retired bus driver as he reflects on his journey as a Samoan immigrant traversing the streets of Auckland and the work he does in the church and community.
Episode 4
11m

Wilbert Wire

A robot art student who is othered by his human teacher and classmates is tasked with creating a painting about love.
Episode 5
14m

Behind the White Wall

A Korean immigrant dad, working as a construction painter, mentors a new, young worker while simultaneously battling melancholia and guilt as he awaits the arrival of his family.
Episode 6
14m

Taurewarewa

A documentary on bipolar disorder, Taurewarewa explores the highs and lows of tides and emotions in a sequence of insightful kōrero framed against a backdrop of Aotearoa's oceans.
Episode 7
13m

Holy Ghost

A queer relationship falls out of sync as one woman loses touch with what is real and what may or may not be coming to her from the divine.
Episode 8
12m

Trailers & bonus video

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A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers that explore cultural, social, and political issues.
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Misty Frequency's mask sits by other masks on a shelf in a dressing room. The text reads "What's the Disability-Tea"
A man standing with his arms crossed looking at the camera, he has visible tattoos on both forearms. He's highlighted with a blue light. Text reads, "NZ Hip Hop Stand Up" in neon green and pink.
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