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Writer Stephen Sinclair’s directing debut was inspired by a Russian couple who sailed to NZ in a lifeboat. From there, he created this witty and unusual love story about Mischa (Stephen Papps) — an uncompromising filmmaker fallen on hard times — and his wife, looking for a country more appreciative of his art. But Mischa also has to reconcile his art with his humanity — with help from his neighbour (Stephanie Tauevihi, in an award winning performance). Meanwhile, The Making Of is a cautionary tale for any director looking to work with poultry.
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Television, 1993 (Full Length)
Documentary about a drama class making a short film
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At the age of 15 actor and singer Stephanie Tauevihi debuted on TV as a reporter on the youth current affairs show InFocus. She gained nationwide...
2011 International Festival of Independent Film (Belgium)
Best Film
2011 Garden State Film Festival (United States)
Best International Film
2010 Qantas Film and Television Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film (Stephanie Tauevihi)
Nominated for Best Director, Best Actor (Stephen Papps), Actress (Elena Stejko), Original Music & Visual Effects
2010 Maverick Movie Awards (American online awards)
Nominated for Best Actor (Stephen Papps), Actress (Elena Stejko) & Original Score
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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