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Kia Kaha is a short, independent documentary focusing on the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes. The film shares the personal stories of four Cantabrians, their experiences living with aftershocks and their hopes for the future of the city.
Kia Kaha: Short Film http://kiakahafilm.com
About the Film
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Creative Team
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Saturday, 4 September 2010 Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Kia Kaha is a short, independent documentary focusing on the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake. The film shares the personal stories of four Cantabrians, their experiences living with aftershocks and their hopes for the future of their city. Kia Kaha was originally made as a major project for the UTS Media Arts and Production degree. The film was shot on location in Christchurch in July 2011 and completed in Sydney in November 2011. Since completion, Kia Kaha has had a tremendous response, receiving overwhelming positive feedback from both sides of the Tasman. For 2012, Kia Kaha will be making its way to festivals across Australia, New Zealand and possibly further abroad!
A sinking darkness still grips the heart of Christchurch city – its CBD powerless and in accessible since the powerful earthquakes that struck in September 2010 and February 2011. The wire fences that still frame the city are a constant reminder to Cantabrians that their hometown is still in a broken state of limbo. Amidst the destruction, the resounding voices of New Zealand have cried Kia Kaha: Be Strong. Ten months and more than 7000 aftershocks later, four residents share their stories of life in the aftermath of the quakes
Kia Kaha: Short Film http://kiakahafilm.com
About the Film
Links
Creative Team
Special Thanks
Saturday, 4 September 2010 Tuesday, 22 February 2011
SCREENINGS Shorts Film Festival Adelaide, South Australia Friday 4 May, 7pm Norwood Concert Hall http://shortsfilmfestival.com/
CONTACT Please feel free to contact us on info@kiakahafilm.com
LINKS Website Facebook Kia Kaha on IMDB University of Technology, Sydney
Kia Kaha: Short Film http://kiakahafilm.com
About the Film
Links
Creative Team
Special Thanks
Saturday, 4 September 2010 Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Creative Team Director Kat France Kat is a Melbourne-based Producer/Director and recent graduate of the Media Arts and Production program at the University of Technology, Sydney. Her early career began in Christchurch in children’s and youth programming, before moving to Australia in 2009. Some of her key projects to date have seen her placed as a regional finalist for New Zealand’s 48 Hour Short Film Competition in 2008, and the award of a scholarship from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for her tertiary studies. Most recently, the film “Transparency”, for which she was sound recordist, was selected in the Tropfest Top 16 for 2011.
Editor Brendan Cain Brendan is a Sydney-based filmmaker. He has a passion for telling stories and has tried his hand at every role on a film set. Brendan has worked as an operations assistant for CNBC and directed the EPK and Behind the Scenes feature for the SBS series, Danger 5. He is a current Directing student at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS). Sound Design Clare Andreallo Clare Andreallo is a sound designer and artist. She is currently completing her PhD on critical approaches to sonic art practice at the University of Canberra whilst lecturing sound media at COFA, University of New South Wales.
ScottMcInnes Scott McInnes is an up-and-coming media producer currently based in Vancouver BC. He has worked freelance for many corporate clients and has had projects screened at several international film festivals. Scott has a Bachelor of Arts (Media Arts and Production) from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Producer Lauren Eisinger Lauren is in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts (History and Music) at the University of Sydney. Alongside her studies she’s been highly involved in the arts around Sydney working as a director, choreographer and producer. In the past two years she has produced five theatrical shows, directed Cabaret at the Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre and choreographed for five different productions. In 2011 she was involved in performance and production of three of the presitgious Sydney University Revues and worked as a children’s entertainer for Bop ’til You Drop. She is currently director of the Verge Festival at Sydney University to be staged over ten days in October 2012.
Designer Amber Bailey Amber Bailey is a graphic designer with a strong interest in interactive design and performing arts. Currently based in Timaru, New Zealand. She works freelance for small companys and creative groups.
Kia Kaha: Short Film http://kiakahafilm.com
About the Film
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Creative Team
Director Producers Featuring
Kat France Lauren Eisinger & Kat France George Chimirri, Judy Cooke, Paul Piper, Simon Williams
PRODUCTION Camera Camera Assistant Sound Recordist
Kat France, David Jensen, Scott McInnes Maddy France Laura Campbell, Morgan Jones
POST-PRODUCTION Editor Assistant Editors Colourist Titles Design Sound Design
Brendan Cain Jennifer Bales, Hayley Rollason, Rachel Simpson Ngaire O’Leary Scott McInnes Clare Andreallo
Composer Soundtrack Performed by Soundtrack Mix
Sam Blakelock Sam Blakelock, Luke Belcher, Luke Smilie Sam Blakelock
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Recording Studio Post-Production Facilities Equipment Supplied by:
Special Thanks
Saturday, 4 September 2010 Tuesday, 22 February 2011
CPIT Jazz School University of Technology, Sydney Beyond the Camera / St Andrew’s College Primus-Disordia Pictures Salt Block Productions University of Technology, Sydney
PRINT PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Amber Bailey
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Archival Photographs Creative Commons Content
Jonas Bergler Civil Defence New Zealand
MADE WITH SUPPORT FROM: Christchurch Police Station, CPIT Jazz School, St Andrew’s College, The University of Technology, Sydney, UTS Audio Visual Services SPECIAL THANKS TO: Nick Alpe, Amber Bailey, Nick Bell, Jenni Brammall, Laura Campbell, Francesca Crampton, John Davis, Terry Farrell, Anne & David France, Karyn France, Laurel France, Maddy France, Kirsten Hartman, Alex Jackson, David Jensen, Christine Leighton, Chloe Matheson, Ngaire O’Leary, Louise Piper, Mark Riordan, Andrew Taylor, Andrew Traucki, Miguel Valenzuela, Melissa Zubrickas
Kia Kaha: Short Film http://kiakahafilm.com