Hang Time

Marlborough's beloved grapevines star in this comedy feature, which was shot at a winery in just 11 days. Twenty-something Harry (Hayden J Weal from Chronesthesia) is dumped by his fiancée, just days before their wedding at a vineyard. Two of Harry's friends ensure the wine doesn't go to waste as they try to cheer him up. Written and directed by Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta (aka Casey Zilbert), the film was inspired by classic Ernest Hemingway novel Fiesta (aka The Sun Also Rises) about drunken expats in Europe. Hang Time is Ó Fiannachta's first movie; at university, her studies included Fiesta and wine science.

....I can see why girls like this; I feel so safe.

– Harry (Hayden J Weal) after hugging his friend Ants (Nick Davies)

Key Cast & Crew

Hayden J Weal

Editor, As: Harry McAlister

Nick Davies

As: Ants van der Venn

Steve Barr

Producer, As: Jake Barnes

Brandon Te Moananui

Cinematographer

Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta

Director, Writer, Producer, As: Fiona

Lynne Wilson

Producer