Hawaii, September 2017

I found it really challenging. I expected to feel more competent and under less heat to deliver a strong final film. I realised how many skills I lack in the technical side of film making. I was really inspired by my team’s level of generosity and support in order to fulfil and realise the potential of our ideas for the film E Tama Mai. The people in our group went above and beyond in order to help me and the rest of the team realise our project. I will never forget that. It was a really special experience to be a part of a whanau, and to be able to meet such incredible artists and entrepreneurs who are passionate about telling native stories. I came Way from the wānanga eager to learn more about film making, techniques of editing and the importance of making decisions that serve the telling of a story. Although it was challenging, it was enormously enriching and I am so, so grateful to have had the opportunity to be apart of told and the Māoriland whānau. Thank you so much xxx