Tuned Out

Clara (Lola McLeod-Riera) and Tesha (Elia Correa) are sheltering as bombs fall around them. Their temporary place of safety in a war zone is interrupted by a film crew led by reporter Kendrick (played by the film's writer/director Flynn Biara Allan). Kendrick's sole aim is to get a decent interview from the traumatised Clara. Tuned Out won Best Overall Film at the 2023 New Zealand Youth Film Festival. Its themes of protracted war, compassion fatigue, and the role and responsibilities of the media are starkly examined. Jack England created the affecting soundtrack. 

Could you give me more? . . . Why is it scary?

– Interviewer Kendrick (Flynn Biara Allan) presses Clara (Lola McLeod-Riera) for more detail

Key Cast & Crew

Flynn Biara Allan

Director, Writer, As: Kendrick (interviewer)

Máirin Wright

Producer

Toby Penno

Lighting Director, Editor, Colourist, Special Effects and Visual Effects, Sound Mix

Lola McLeod-Riera

As: Clara

Harry White

Cinematographer

Elia Correa

As: Tesha