Watch this moving trip to home from deep in the Ureweras.
We are working with a group of innovative film makers, Loading Docs, to showcase great short Kiwi films. Watch The Road To Whakarae, one of 10 three-minute documentaries and <a href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/loading-docs/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1503606' target='_blank'>check out more here</a>.
We are working with a group of innovative film makers, Loading Docs, to showcase great short Kiwi films. Watch Road To Whakarae, one of 10 three-minute documentaries.
"A road, a song - the heart of a tribe."
Deep in the Urewera Ranges, Maori elder Beam Titoko puts on his best cowboy hat, digs out his old guitar and sings a song of home. Made by Tahoe filmmakers, this affectionate portrait of a community pays tribute to thestrength of the families who keep Tahoe's home-fires burning.
Director bio: Tim Worrall
I am from Ngai Tahoe and am currently a chairman of Tauanui Marae. I have been an independent artist all my adult life working in ta moko, graphics, carving, design and painting. In the last ten years I have concentrated on film and television and have written and directed drama, comedy and documentaries for all our major broadcasting networks. I currently have a dramatic short film in pre-production and a feature film script in development. My dream is to continue making films with and about my tribe that are uplifting and entertaining. I am married to Taria Tahana with whom I have two sons - Tiki and Tanu.
I'm an independent video producer, director, camera operator and editor. Since gaining my diploma in film production I have worked as an editor for a top rating television show and have produced a variety of short films and promos for corporate clients and charity organisations. My passion is for short documentary and I have had success in various International Film Festivals. My goal is to make films that inspire, entertain and hopefully change audience perceptions. I run Smart As Productions based in the sunny Bay of Plenty where I lives with his wife Jody and our two children Nirai and Lola.
"Loading Docs has been a great opportunity to collaborate with like-minded filmmakers. We are also really looking forward to the launch of this collection of projects aimed at diverse audiences on a single platform. Loading Docs is also a really exciting opportunity to understand and participate in the new internet-based world of direct film distribution, community participation and crowdfunding."
