Ata Pūao
The promise of a new day
14 mins
Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown — as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizon.
Luka Wolfgram
Hiwa
Anastasiia Aksiuta
Francesca
Moe Laga
Mother
Nacanieli Waqalevu
August
Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau
Amiyah
Lijah Mavaega
Ezra
Allie Howell
Director
Allie Howell
Screenplay
Allie Howell
Story
Pūmanawa Rawiri
Story
Angel Kameta
Producer
Ryan Alexander Lloyd
Associate Producer
Ramon Te Wake
Production Consultant
Ryan Alexander Lloyd
Cinematography
Allie Howell
Editor
Pounamu Rurawhe
Production Consultant
Julian Wagner
Chief Lighting Technician
Alex Jenkins
Additional Photography
Shamir Rodriguez
Production Sound Mixer
Joey Siasoco
Production Sound Mixer
Miles Knowles
First Assistant Director
Jahmeila Quarter
Art Direction
Venus Blacklaws
Costume Design
Hailee Tamore
Key Makeup Artist
Jas Kadio
Key Hair Stylist