Iti Pounamu Whakatiki
Whakatiki. A day at the river unexpectedly awakens the spirit of a woman held captive by years of broken promises.
Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Primary Title
- Iti Pounamu
Episode Title
- Whakatiki
Date Broadcast
- Monday 7 September 2015
Start Time
- 22 : 30
Finish Time
- 23 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 3
Episode
- 25
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Episode Description
- Whakatiki. A day at the river unexpectedly awakens the spirit of a woman held captive by years of broken promises.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Interview
Contributors
- Rangi Rangitukunoa (Director)
- Michele Bristow (Producer)
- Maori Television (Production Unit)
- Bernadette Murphy (Filmmaker)
- Louise Leitch (Filmmaker)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand