Esther Mauga
Directing
Known For
When a young fakaleiti falls in love at St Valentine’s Highschool, she must navigate her way through a world of intolerance and bigotry to find happiness - in an unexpected place.
Inky Pinky Ponky
On the 50th anniversary of the Māori language petition, this documentary unpacks the history of te reo Māori in Aotearoa, from its dominance to its gradual decline and the modern day revitalisation efforts.
Speak No Māori
Short-film about a Māori boy who has a secret desire to be a drag queen and his inability to talk to his father.
Nancy From Now On
In the face of her mother’s absence and her father’s alcoholism, 12 year old girl, Küī, rises above her age, caring for her brothers and confronting life’s harsh realities. Inspired by a true story.
Mother
A short-film of two sisters and their estranged father.