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MaxCurrie

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Max Currie began his screen career in his early 20s, after joining the reporting team on groundbreaking LGBT+ show Queer Nation. He developed his writing skills during extended time in New York. After making some short films and writing for Shortland Street, Currie's debut feature was nominated for 2014 Moa Awards for Best Director, Writer and Film. Everything We Loved chronicled two magicians dealing with the loss of a child. In 2020 Currie directed Rūrangi, about a trans activist who returns to his hometown. It won an International Emmy, and was the first web series selected for the annual NZ International Film Festival.

Screenography

2020 Director, Co-Producer Film
Rūrangi (web series)
2020 - 2023 Director, Writer, Co-Producer, As: Colin Series
2014 Director, Writer Film
2014 - 2015 Writer, Storyliner Series

Awards

2022 International Emmy Awards
Best Short Form Series: Rūrangi

2021 New Zealand Television Awards
Best Director - Drama: for Rūrangi    
Nominated for Best Drama Series: Rūrangi

“There is no default human. Surprise! You, me, all of us, are queerer than Christmas. There is no normal — enjoy it.”

Max Currie