Catalyst He Kauahi supports New Zealand filmmakers to progress their talents to the next stage and make exceptional, high end narrative short films that will ignite the flame and be the catalyst for change in their career.
Three teams have been offered funding in the December 2021 round. All teams have been funded for a total of $100,000 ($90,000 towards their short film and $10,000 towards development of the feature film concept).
Flagfall
Logline: An in recovery cab driver tries to keep a grip on his sanity after he comes to suspect that his taxi may be haunted, and that his only friend might be a murderer.
Producers: Orlando Stewart, Angella Cudd
Writer/Director: Joe Lonie
The Return
Logline: When Lupesina answers the call of her ancestors, she must prove her worthiness as a Samoan woman or stay stuck in the inbetween.
Producers: Alex Lovell, Eldon Booth
Writer/Director: Marina Alofagia McCartney
Doc I’m Alien Pregnant
Logline: Mary feels alien pregnant, the doctor thinks it’s probably allergies, only slime will tell.
Producers: Alix Whittaker, Morgan Leigh Stewart, Ilai Amar
Writer/Director: THUNDERLIPS