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Final Days at Nautilus

12/3/2023

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Sadly, my lovely art studio on Wellington's South Coast at Nautilus will be coming to an end soon. Progress will see this and the neighbouring property land banked for future developments. 

I finally finished this hand painted sandwich board for the POD gallery at Nautilus, which seemed a bit pointless at this late stage of the game, but I couldn't leave it un-done!
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Cousins Premier

3/3/2021

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sI was very proud to be able to take my Mum and Dad along to the Official Premier of the Cousins film in Rotorua. Especially my poor dad who has been very unwell over the last year. It was great to catch up with all the cast and crew again and watch the final product of our labour together. 

I feel so incrediably honoured to have the opportunity to do the Production Design on this important film. Thank you to the Directors, Ainsley Gardener and Briar Grace-Smith, for entrusting me with your vision for this piece.

All the cast and crew did such a brilliant job. Tino pai!

​See more about the film at NZ ON Screen

​Check the film out at the cinema while you can!
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Reunion Released

9/10/2020

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In late 2018 / early 2019 I did the Production design for the feature film REUNION. This film is now about to be released in cinemas on November the 5th 2020. The location we utilised for the film was Balgownie house and, though the film was set in present day, we redeorated the house to resemble more closely it's former years. It was a stunning historical place to work within and I feel proud to have contributed to a moment in time upon it's walls.

Check out the trailer and watch the full release at a theatre near you or online when possible.
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My wonderful assistant Philip Gibson and I painting some of the old pressed tin we found up in the attic.
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New Studio at Nautilus

25/6/2020

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So happy to finally be set up in my new studio at the Nautilus Creative Space in Ōwhiro Bay.

Though it was a heart wrenching mission discarding heaps of my old props and set dressing items from my storage locker in Newtown, its been great to shed some weight out of my life and make way for new possibilities. 

It's cool to be part of a multi disciplined artistic collective and I look forward to the creative collaborations ahead. 

If anyone needs any old books, lamps or curtains for an upcoming production give me a bell!
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A Post Lockdown Wrap on Poppy

12/6/2020

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In late January we began pre-production on the Kāpiti based feature film Poppy. The story of a young Down syndrome woman who refuses to be defined by her disability and decides to take control of her own life. 

My role was Production Designer and, though most sets were shot on location, there was still plenty of room for character development through the current-day domestic settings in which they inhabited. 

One of the most exciting scenes we shot, was the burn out competition at the Masterton Motorplex. Wow, what a smoky spectacle that was! The Rapanats provided the authenticity of the event and our team just had to provide the extra florishes.
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Behind the smoke filled scenes with Mark Westerby and Ness Patea
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Adding a bit of fru fru to the burnout...
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The loudest vehicle on show by far!
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We had just dressed our biggest set of the whole shoot when we went into lockdown, so in a flurry of boxes and paranoia we undressed it, re set it back to normal, shifted out of our Kāpiti accomodation and headed back to the city. 

Once we hit level 2 our film started up again and we were the first film in New Zealand to resume shooting after lockdown. With this came numerous new protocols and procedures which we all diligently took in our stride, and the final week of shooting went smoothly.
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It's been a busy Year...

26/11/2019

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This year has been a very busy year, with the Production Design of three Feature films under my belt and a smattering of other more minor art departments roles slipped in between. 

Rolling over from the year before saw the odd but beautiful feature film REUNION completed. Then straight into some set dressing on the Feature film Low Down Dirty Criminals and Maori televisions's Colonial Combat Season 2. A short break and then a painting stint on Avatar, followed by a fantastic holiday in Tasmania attending the Dark MOFO Festival – which I can thoroughly recommend. Then back into the Production Design of the road movie feature thriller COMING HOME IN THE DARK with a slight cross over into the next feature Production Design for the lovely film COUSINS, based on the Patricia Grace novel of the same name.
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It's been a blast, I've learnt a lot. I can't wait to see all the films!
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Cousins

30/10/2019

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Patricia Graces book Cousins was orignally published 1992 and the recent screen play for this film has been written by Briar Grace-Smith and Patricia Grace. 

Cousins is the story of Mata, raised by a cruel guardian who keeps her from her family, Makareta, the reluctant princess of her tribe, and Missy, overlooked but in the end the glue that holds them together. Three cousins, once thrown together and as women grown apart, ultimately sharing a connection that can never be broken.

Co-Directors Ainsley Gardener and Briar Grace-Smith guided our lovely crew through the world of Cousins, from the 1950s to the present day, from the remote streams of Aotearoa to the bustling life of our capital city.

My role was Production Designer and I feel so incredibly grateful and privledged to have had the opportunity to help bring this touching story of three Wāhine Toa to the big screen.  I look forward to sharing images from the film once it has been release. 

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Takes a Village – Comedy Series for Maori Television

13/11/2018

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It was an absolute joy doing the production design for the Maori Television series Takes A Village. 

Shot on location in Taita, my trusty assistant Kara Bull and I, turned the local rock'n'roll dance hall into the colourful and creative Whara Bay Community Centre. 

Though not the flashest set I've ever created, the space became a homely hub and an entertaining base for the cast and crew for the duration of the shoot, where many laughs were shared over games of ping pong and new friends were made. 

Starting each and every day with a karakia and waiata was a refreshing and galvanising change to the shoot day that I will remember and cherish. 

Check out this crack up comedy on line

www.maoritelevision.com/shows/takes-village

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The Sister and the Poet: Jerusalem

21/7/2018

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I had a great day today helping my mate Michaela Stoneman hang her show at the new Sisters of Compassion gallery out in Island Bay. Being a brand new exhibition space the walls were pristine so we had to be extra careful not to leave a mark!

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The show runs from the 22 July to the 22 of September, so go and check it out if you are in Wellington. You can see more about this show and Michaela's other works on her website www.mbstoneman.com
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Branding Opportunity for Animals Opshop in Newtown

12/6/2018

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Using the logos and signage I designed many moons ago, Opportunity for Animals Opshop in Newtown finally got the exterior signage it deserves  today.
​With help from Jesse Mullen we managed to make sure that no one will ever be confused as to what this shop is again!
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