Principals and Purposes

NGĀ MĀTĀPONO/PRINCIPLES

Te Paepae Ataata in attaining its purpose, is committed to:

  • Respect, implement and ensure the guiding principles of Tīkanga Māori are evident in all facets of the services provided
  • Enable committed Māori to reach their fullest potential as film storytellers
  • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity

NGĀ WHĀINGA/CHARITABLE PURPOSES

The purposes of Te Paepae Ataata will be:

  • To nurture Māori cinema. To develop select scripts to production readiness.
  • To celebrate the film voice of tangata whenua.

Kia poipoia ko te ao kiriata Māori. Kia penapenahia ko ngā hōtuhi kia pūāwai mai. Kia hari i roto i te reo kiriata o te tangata whenua.

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