Day One Hāpai te Haeata Launch and Fundraiser Round-Up

A huge ngā mihi nui to those who made it to the Day One Fundraiser and Launch Party on Wednesday 3 April. The generosity of spirit and tickets sold makes it possible for us to continue to provide opportunities and support for young people to express themselves on screen. When rangatahi tell their stories for a better tomorrow, they present to us a hopeful future where creativity is not only valued, but vital to how we live in the world. 🌏

⭐⭐⭐Thank yous...
⭐Pita Turei, Tyler Taua-Gordon and Robin Taua-Gordon for their generous opening karakia
⭐MC and Day One Shorts producer Esaú Allemora for their energy, humour and mad hosting skills
⭐Beautiful musical stylings of Hannah “Hun” Lynch, working with Esaú on Day One Shorts ‘Holy Ghost’
⭐Our wonderful and insightful guest speakers Angela Cudd, Mia Maramara and Bala Murali Shingade
⭐Our spot prize sponsors Printopia, Jessie Kanji, Wētā Workshop, The Clay Centre, Michele Powles and Photogear
⭐To our team members Chris Widdup, Anna Duckworth, Juliana Duran, Rina Patel, Alix Whittaker, David Ciurlionis, Natasha Matila-Smith, Finn McGowan and Jocelyn Behrent
⭐To our incredible volunteers Kishan Thanawala, Adrien Top, Catherine Guevara and Bradley Smith
⭐Caterers Christina Dallow and Sofia Lemeshko for the yummy kai
⭐Joiy and Morning Cidery for kindly sponsoring our drinks
⭐Te Pou for being attentive hosts
⭐Jinki Cambronero for the wonderful photos
⭐Kaitiaki Rodger videographer who captured the event
⭐Tanydd Jaquet from Tiny Knight Media for their expertise and advice
⭐The team at Curative for working with us and creating a new look for us based on our many discussions

Finally, a massive massive thank you to everyone who came on the night. Your support means everything! 🫶

Photos by Jinki Cambronero, 2024.