2024 Programmes

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore is well known for her roles in feature films such as Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Kahu), Cousins (Adult Makareta) and Whina (Teenage Whina). We are still here (Te Mauniko). Serries include Mystic (Maia) and Kairākau (Ruamahu). Her latest feature Film, The Convert which primiered at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). Directed by Lee Tamahori, the film showcases Tioreore's exceptional talent as she stars alongside the acclaimed Australian lead actor, Guy Pearce. Tioreore has also discovered a passion for creating her own work and wrote, directed, and starred in her debut short film E Rangi Rā (Paea) supported by Māoriland Film. Her hopes and aspirations are to break the stereotypical way Māori are portrayed by decolonizing the screen and spaces. Above all, to inspire her whanau, hapu, and iwi.

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