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.

Clockwise from top left: I Am Paradise, Mauri, Coco Reo Māori, Maunga Cassino, Whetū Mārama – Bright Star.

A feast of Māori movies to see on the big screen this Matariki

It’s traditionally a time for storytelling, so why not mark Matariki with a trip to the cinema?

By Leo Koziol | 13th July, 2023

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.

By Leo Koziol | 3rd June, 2022

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

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.

By Leo Koziol | 4th December, 2021