Matasila Freshwater
Director, Writer, Animator
2020 NZ Web Fest
Nominated for Best Animated Show: for Into the Pickle Jar
2019 SPADA Screen Industry Awards (Screen Production and Development Association, New Zealand)
New Filmmaker of the Year
2017 HP 48Hours Film Competition
Best Animation: The Real Rare Arctic Firefly
2016 HP 48Hours Film Competition
Nominated for Best Animation: Wellingtopia
2016 A Night of Horror International Film Festival (Australia)
Best Animated Short Film: Shmeat
2016 IndieFEST (United States)
Special Mention - Short Film Section: Shmeat
Special Mention - Animation Section: Shmeat
Special Mention - Women Filmmakers: Shmeat