Leo Koziol

Guest writer

Leo Koziol (Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Ngāti Kahungunu) is the founder and director of Wairoa Māori Film Festival, and co-curator of Ngā Whanaunga Shorts at the Whānau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.

Gif: Tina Tiller

The Māori movies to watch on the big screen this Matariki

From a much-anticipated Whina Cooper biopic to The Lion King in te reo, it's going to be a massive two months for Māori in cinema.

Lance Savali and Lydia Peckham star in Raymond Edwards’ short film True Love. (Image: NZIFF)

4th December, 2021

A decade of Māori and Pasifika film at the NZ International Film Festival

Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts co-curator Leo Koziol reflects on 10 years of nurturing new film talent, and previews this year's line-up.