Fala Media

28/08/2026

Tai Uru
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27/08/2026

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18/08/2026

Congratulations NZIFF Ngā Whanaunga winners 2026

Umbrella Best Short Film Award ($5,000):

The Whole Thing by Calvin Sang

Auckland Live Spirit of the Civic Award ($4,000):
Arrival by Ahmed Osman

Park Road Post Award for Māori Pasifika Talent ($2,000):
Todd Karehana, director of Socks

Canon Emerging Talent Award (EOS Camera and Lens of the value of $4,500):
Isaac Ieremia, director of Ciggie

Wi Kuki Kaa Memorial Award for Best Performance to a Māori Pasifika Talent ($5,000):
Ms Keporah Torrance for Kurī by Ana Chaya Scotney

Best Artistic Contribution:
Allan George, editor of Tall Hours by Sophie Black

Special Mention:
Giovanna Varea, for her performance in Daunitukutuku by Tumeli Tuqota

Thanks to my fellow Ngā Whanaunga jury members Paul McDonald Tamaki Film Society, Luke Murray Umbrella and all NZIFF pre selectors including Mita, Fasi, Bertolin
This was the final Ngā Whanaunga selection by Leo Koziol Director Film Festival
E Tama hoki ki ngā matua tupuna, Moe Mai ra!

05/08/2026

Haere atu rā te matanga kiriata. Whiu atu ngā roimata, haere, haere! Unforgettable Leo Koziol Wairoa Māori Film Festival

20/07/2026

Tonight Whanganui!
6.30pm
Embassy 3

Morgana OReilly ( Star of stage, Screen Lotus Eaters) director/ writer upfront and LIVE in this special one to remember screening. Click below for your tickets

16/07/2026

Whakanuia ki a “Poi E” voted #1 fave waiata of Aotearoa. Memories of amazing Dalvanius & Patea Māori Club https://taranakimediaarchive.co.nz/collection/wawata-stories-of-dalvanius-prime-2025-video/

10/07/2026

Malo lava! Mihi nui ki te tuakana Poly Wood Rena Owen mā ! Hei whakanuia i a koutou “ Moana “ kiriata hou i te taha a Puanga mā Matariki

05/07/2026

Filmmaker Papalii releases his film on the remarkable life story of Fonoti Pati Umaga at NZIFF 2026

The 1988 hit single Sweet Lovers made Fonotī Pati Umaga a star, but a devastating fall in 2005 reshaped his life and purpose.

24/05/2026

Whiuuu!!!!Ataahua tērā wiki Māori biz, Tech, MWWL, Pink Ribbon

02/05/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/smsg-new-zealand-304116283_future-framesnz-is-proud-to-be-judged-by-ugcPost-7455743816604581889-JIcX?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAEKKz8B9hJ2k2ZKBZu61MZygk0x96B9orA&utm_campaign=copy_link

Future Frames:NZ is proud to be judged by a panel of leading industry practitioners: Whetū Fala – Producer, director and founder of Fala Media, championing Māori and Pasifika storytelling Caroline Bell-Booth – Director across major TV dramas including The Brokenwood Mysteries and Westside Aude...