MichaelHacking
- Director
- Editor
After learning how to cut film at legendary indie company Pacific Films in the 1970s, Michael Hacking moved into directing while working for TVNZ. After directing two episodes of 1987 series Journeys in National Parks, his work as a director, producer, and writer for Natural History New Zealand took him around the globe. Michael Hacking died in March 2022.
Screenography
Biography
After three decades making documentaries, Michael Hacking was well aware of the responsibilities of putting people on-screen. As he said, "it can completely change their lives. Now, with films on the web for everyone, everywhere, you need to be surer than ever you’ve made 'right' choices for your films, and your people."
Awards
2003 International Wildlife Film Festival (United States)
Finalist Award: Buddha’s Giants
2001 Japan Wildlife Festival
Asia Oceania Award for TV Series: Wild Asia
“Wildlife film crews need a lot of nerve. Imagine filming grizzly bears or leopards, and one comes right up to your hide. It could all go horribly wrong — but you keep filming. I have huge respect for the people I’ve worked with who’ve done that most of their lives.”