Far North Short Films

Join us for a special screening celebrating local stories of identity, whānau, place and art.

FIRST HALF

Disconnected (2021) – Maruia Jensen An award-winning Māori short about grief, whānau and moving forward after loss.

Pititi (2025) – Tajim Mohammed-Kapa A Māori boy steals a peach and sets off a clash with his neighbour that changes his life. Q&A with director Tajim Mohammed-Kapa.

SECOND HALF

Drum/Sing (1985) – Gregor Nicholas A short, visually striking film, shown in an abridged version. Its soundtrack leads into the final film.

Te Haa o te Ao (2026) – Simon Ogston An 18-minute documentary following the creation of Chris Booth’s 20-metre sculpture in Kerikeri — a remarkable feat of engineering and a reflection on the climate crisis. Q&A with Chris Booth and Simon Ogston.

Come along, support local filmmaking and meet the artists