BORN FROM CULTURE | Aotearoa - Māori

He taonga tuku iho te ahurea This chapter is a tribute to the strength, pride, and identity of Māori culture. Through movement, haka, waiata, and whakapapa, we wanted to create something that celebrates the people, not just the performance. Ngā mihi nui to everyone who welcomed us, shared your time, your knowledge, and your trust. This film exists because of you. @purenewzealand & @nzmaoritourism for helping connect us with these beautiful groups @tepaturotorua @mitaimaorivillagenz @whakarewarewa @rotaruaboyscollege Mauri ora. Director: @jamesmfenwick Producer: @levelsix.co Production manager: @6ryn DOP/ Post Production: @tonymarzhew_ Assistant DOP: @manu.theartist Featuring: @tepaturotorua (red) @mitaimaorivillagenz (canoe) @rotoruaboyshighschool Whakarewarewa primary school @whakarewarewa Special Guests: Jamus Webster (choreographer director of @tepaturotorua ) @fisherhizzle @dallinzelezniak @kingi.makoare @hinetuitepo (voice) MUSIC: N95 - Kendrick Lamar