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Tonight: Ahi Ka by Richard curtis. Left alone with just her spiritual guides, a young girl upholds the prestige of the tribe in order to protect the land for generations to come. Due to her brave deeds she is immortalized forever. [Final]

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
  • Ahi Kā
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 5 October 2015
Start Time
  • 22 : 30
Finish Time
  • 23 : 00
Duration
  • 60:00
Series
  • 3
Episode
  • 29
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
  • Tonight: Ahi Ka by Richard curtis. Left alone with just her spiritual guides, a young girl upholds the prestige of the tribe in order to protect the land for generations to come. Due to her brave deeds she is immortalized forever. [Final]
Classification
  • AO
Owning Collection
  • TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Live Broadcast
  • No
Subjects
  • Short films--New Zealand
Genres
  • Interview
Contributors
  • Rangi Rangitukunoa (Director)
  • Michele Bristow (Producer)
  • Maori Television (Production Unit)
  • Richard Curtis (Filmmaker)
Subjects
  • Short films--New Zealand