logoTe Paepae Ataata

Celebrating and Developing the Film Voice of Tangata Whenua

Although the concept is in its early days, Te Paepae Ataata may have a profound impact in assisting to develop culturally specific tangata whenua cinema.

Currently funded by the New Zealand Film Commission until the end of 2010, Te Paepae Ataata is an Incorporated Charitable Trust.

Te Paepae Ataata comes hard on the heels of Barry Barclay's death. A friend, colleague, and major influence on the New Zealand Film industry and to whom some form of acknowledgement is owed in reference to the timing of the setting up of Te Paepae Ataata. This was his vision.

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Film Projects Currently in Development

Te Paepae Ataata currently has 5 feature films in various stages of development.

The Pa Boys - Himiona Grace

The Prophet - Curtis Bristowe

Where Shall the Bellbirds Eat - Kathryn Brown

Red Earth - Karen Sidney

Soldier Boy - Rafer Rautjoki

Applications For Funding

Te Paepae Ataata is currently inviting applications for its current funding round.

This Development Fund is offered to Māori writers to develop a feature film. Applications close 19 April 2010.