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PetaCarey

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  • Camera
  • Presenter
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Award-winning documentary maker Peta Carey has framed subjects from a Kiwi buddha to Fiordland waterfalls, from Pacific atolls to paragliders. She cut her teeth as a presenter on kids show Spot On, then began directing current affairs. Genetic research examination Lifting of the Makutu won her a 2006 NZ Screen Award. Carey has also written books and articles. 

Biography

Peta Carey grew up mainly in Christchurch. At age 19 she got her introduction to the screen industry, as a presenter for kids magazine show Spot On in 1984 (see 34 minutes into this Spot On special). University studies, an OE in France and a stint of ocean sailing all followed. 

Screenography

The Waterfall
2010 Producer, Director Television
Lifting of the Makutu
2005 Producer, Director Television
Ata Whenua - Shadowland
2004 Producer Short film
X force - Science of Sailing
2001 Director Television
Kiwi Buddha
2000 Camera, Director Television

Awards

2011 Yosemite Film Festival (United States)
El Capitan Award - Short Film Section: The Waterfall

2008 FIFO - Oceanian International Documentary Film Festival (Tahiti)
Special Jury Prize: Lifting of the Makutu

“I was never completely comfortable in front of the camera, particularly as a woman. I have always loved, and will continue to tell, stories. It's far more satisfying.”

— Peta Carey, on shifting from presenting Spot On to directing