logoTe Paepae Ataata

Celebrating and Developing the Film Voice of Tangata Whenua

Established in 2007, Te Paepae Ataata may have a profound impact in assisting to develop culturally specific tangata whenua cinema.

Funded by the New Zealand Film Commission, 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.

Our Members

Film Projects Currently in Development

Te Paepae Ataata currently has 4 feature films in various stages of development.

The Pa Boys - Himiona Grace (production-ready)

The Prophet - Curtis Bristowe (Te Reo Maori Feature)

Soldier Boy - Rafer Rautjoki

Whiria - Patu Hohepa, Rawiri Paratene & Christina Milligan (Te Reo Maori Feature)

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.

Next Paepae Hui Dates are 13 February, 16 April, 18 June, 20 August, 15 October & 11 December.  Applications must be received at least 3 weeks before each hui date.