Exciting news for our members Karin Williams, Mīria George and Sharlene George, whose short film about three basketball-loving sisters has been offered $100,000 from the New Zealand Film Commission's He Kauahi Catalyst fund.
Three teams were offered funding in the last round for 2022, all for a total of $100,000 ($90,000 towards their short film and $10,000 towards development of the feature film concept).
Three teams were offered funding in the last round for 2022, all for a total of $100,000 ($90,000 towards their short film and $10,000 towards development of the feature film concept).
The fund 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.
Open Looks is the story of three sisters who share a love of basketball. When their world is turned upside down, they must battle their way back from the underworld.
Producers: Hone Kouka, Sharlene George, Karin Williams
Writers: Hone Kouka & Mīria George
Director: Mīria George