Taranaki
Due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to run a separate city final in the Taranaki region in 2024, instead we will be combining the Taranaki and Kirikiriroa / Hamilton city finals. We know this will be disappointing and we do apologise for the last minute nature of this.
Heats
All heats in 2024 will be screened online so teams can watch all entries.
Taranaki teams will be screened in Taranaki heats online and we are working to find a suitable venue for an in-person screening.
City Finals and Awards
Teams who are registered in Taranaki this year will be combined with Kirikiriroa / Hamilton teams for a joint city final in Hamilton. The finalists and awards will be selected from the best teams across both regions.
We will still crown a separate Taranaki reional winner and runner-up alongside the Kirikiriroa / Hamilton winner and runner up.
Contacts
Contact the National team:
Ruth Korver - Email Ruth 021 150 7201
Matilda Boese-Wong - Email Matilda 021 210 8262
Join the Taranaki Facebook group here
Judges:
Miryam Jacobi
Miryam is a director, producer and writer based in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton. She trained as an actor at Toi Whakaari; NZ Drama School, graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Performing Arts.
Miryam has produced and directed commercial content for the likes of WellingtonNZ, Sir John Kirwan Foundation, Fonterra, Look Good Feel Better and Auckland Theatre Company, alongside producing music videos for artists such as Diggy Dupé, Israel Starr and Dick Move. Miryam has shown work at international film festivals such as Show Me Shorts, Galway Film Fleadh, Vail Film Festival and Melbourne Women in Film Festival.
Other highlights of her filmmaking career to date include second unit directing on Amazon’s feature Don’t Make Me Go and creating the highly-acclaimed NZ On Air funded documentary Disorder. Miryam co-founded production company 2113 with her partner Jack Barry, and is represented by Frank Management.
Matty Warmington
Matty Warmington is the Creative Director at Kaboose Media, a company based in Wellington. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, he has a well-established reputation.
In 2013 he won Best Cinematography at the 48Hour Film Competition and was part of the team that clinched the grand final that year.
At Kaboose Media, Matty Warmington leads a team of talented shooters and editors. The company is known for producing high-quality, emotionally resonant promotional and corporate videos that feature a distinctive, authentic documentary flair. The team thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, enabling them to consistently deliver compelling and engaging content.
Matty deeply appreciates the caliber of filmmaking and creativity flourishing in Aotearoa, and he is honored to serve as a judge once again this year.
Dean Hewison
Dean Hewison, a writer and director for film, theatre, TV and commercials. I've been making short films since I was 15, picking up a small collection of awards and trophies along the way for various music videos and 48HOURS films - including the National Champion twice, three Wellington winners and two Peter Jackson Wildcards.
Dean directed and co-wrote the Make My Movie-winning feature film How to Meet Girls From a Distance, which premiered at the NZ International Film Festival before being nominated for 6 NZ Film Awards (including Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Film) and winning the Grand Prix du Jury (Best Film) at the Festival Des Antipodes in France.
Ruby Keighley
Ruby is a Digital Content and Publishing Specialist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. She spent the majority of her formative years in Taranaki before leaving for Ōtautahi to study broadcasting. Ruby has a rich background of experience in film and television, having contributed to acclaimed New Zealand shows like "Harry," "Auckland Daze," and "X Factor NZ," as well as international productions such as "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 2," "The Shannara Chronicles," and "Cowboy Bebop." Her portfolio extends beyond this, encompassing a diverse array of projects including commercials, music videos, and webisodes.
Transitioning seamlessly amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ruby has discovered a fulfilling career at LES MILLS International, where she merges her expertise with her passion for fitness. In her role, she plays a pivotal part in distributing workout videos to instructors and clubs worldwide.
Liam Maguren
Liam (Ngā Rauru) has been writing about film for over a decade for Aotearoa-based cinema and streaming website Flicks. He's also an independent animation filmmaker and has been participating in 48Hours for half his life. His film Āta won Grand National Runner Runner Up at 48Hours 2021 and Big Questions won Grand National Champion at 48Hours 2022.