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MĀORILAND PRODUCTIONS
Authentic, Unique, Indigenous
Māoriland Productions is dedicated to Indigenous creative excellence in screen storytelling, with a mission to inspire the next generation of Māori and Indigenous storytellers.
Producing a wide variety of content, including feature films, short films, documentaries, podcasts, animation, and reversioning, Māoriland Productions showcases authentic Indigenous voices and narratives.
By supporting innovative storytelling across multiple formats, Māoriland Productions continues to contribute to the global recognition of Indigenous talent and perspectives, ensuring that these stories are heard and celebrated worldwide.
KIRIATA | FEATURE FILMS
REO MĀORI ANIMATED SERIES
Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki
The Land Wars in Aotearoa are “over”. A Taranaki hapū is
planning a feast with Pākehā former soldiers to mark the start
of more peaceful times. But all is not what it seems.
Writer & Director: Rautini O’Brien
KIRIATA POTO | SHORT FILMS
series
NATIVE Minds
NATIVE Minds – hosted by Tainui Stephens – is a series of interactive discussions that examine how Indigenous thinking shapes our existence, and our view of the world.
NATIVE MINDS responds to issues in our community, in NZ and globally.
Guest speakers include:
- Professor Rangi Mātāmua
- Professor Meihana Durie
- Dr Hinemoa Elder
And many more great Indigenous champions!
Host: Tainui Stephens
ANIMATED REO MĀORI MUSIC VIDEOS
Waiata Bros
Tihei Mauri ora! Ko Turanga Mahutonga toku ingoa, he uri tenei no Te Arawa, Taranaki me Ngāti Whakaue. Anei he kōrero e pā ana ki aku mahi pakiwaituhi, ara, ko Waiata Bro’s!
Waiata Bros are joyous waiata with animated characters and “earworm” tunes designed for tamariki and adults alike and especially those who are embarking on their reo Māori journey.
They’re catchy and fun – for everyone to sing along to.
The aim of the series is to give a diverse audience the ability and confidence to speak Māori. The series also offers an easy route to start to understand pepeha, mihi, kare ā roto (emotions), and essential language structures.
Waiata Bro’s was created at M.A.T.C.H – the Māoriland Tech Creative Hub.
Creator: Turanga Mahutonga
PROJECT
NATIVE Slam X
10 teams. 30 Indigenous filmmakers. 10 NATIVE Slam films. One Feature
PROOF THAT WHEN INDIGENOUS PASSION, SKILL AND A WILLINGNESS TO COLLABORATE COMBINES FILMMAKING MAGIC HAPPENS.
In celebration of the 10th Māoriland Film Festival, we plan to present the NATIVE Slam in 10 communities across the Indigenous world.
We are looking for:
- Project partners in participating nations
- Funder partners
- Host filmmakers
Producers: Libby Hakaraia, Pauline Clague, Matilda Poasa, Madeleine Hakaraia de Young