This short film shows moments, in three people's lives, where change was a necessity for their safety and survival. Based on the lives of the director's mother, aunt and grandmother.
Director Biography - Matt Giles
Matt is a 21-year-old aspiring filmmaker. A passionate, driven, people-person, he loves directing but especially enjoys writing.
After studying NCEA levels four and five at Yoobee College in Auckland city, he took a gap year in 2022, working in various industries and jobs, gaining many different skills, including
horticulture and glass handling. In 2023, he attended South Seas Film School and did a level six diploma, specializing in directing and scriptwriting.
Some of his skills include: working with customers, working within a large or a small team, managing people (eg. 1st AD), being creative spontaneously and coming up with new ideas while also keeping a story true to its core themes/ messages.
Director Statement
I made this film because the people it is about are my heroes and role models. I have always looked up to these women and wanted to be just like them. This film is a look into times in their lives when they fought for themselves and won. It is also a letter from me to them, to tell them how amazing they are. Making this was a lot of fun, but it wouldn't have been possible without the fantastic team of people who helped me to create it.
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