Fantail

Service station worker Tania (Sophie Henderson) is a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman who identifies as Māori, working to take her little bro Pi to Surfer’s to find their Dad. But flitting Pi causes plans to go awry. Directed by Curtis Vowell (his debut) the script was adapted by Henderson from her theatre monologue, and shot in 20 days via the NZFC’s low budget Escalator scheme. The twist on the Hine-nui-te-po myth was a breakout hit of the 2013 NZ Film Festival. NZ Herald critic Dominic Corry raved: “one of the freshest New Zealand films to come along in years”.

Fresh, appealing characters written with insight and affection ... It’s funny and dark and sad, and I predict this local low-budgeter will connect with an enthusiastic audience.

– Listener critic Helene Wong in a list of her top five NZ film festival picks

Key Cast & Crew

Sophie Henderson

As: Tania, Writer

Curtis Vowell

Director

Sarah Cook

Producer

Matt Noonan

Producer

Duane Evans Junior

As: Young Pi

Beulah Koale

As: Chocolate Milk Guy