Releases and Awards

  • Australian release of “The Orator”.

    Pleased to confirm the Australian release of the film for November 17th, 2011 at the following Cinemas:

    NSW

    Greater Union Liverpool, Campbelltown, Parramatta see http://www.eventcinemas.com.au/

    Hoyts Mt Druitt, Broadway, Eastgarden, Bankstown see http://www.hoyts.com.au/

    QLD

    BCC Browns Plains, Loganholme, Pacific Fair, Garden City see http://www.eventcinemas.com.au/

    VIC

    Village Sunshine & Fountaingate see http://villagecinemas.com.au/

    More theatres to be added be demand.

    “The Orator” selected as New Zealand’s submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Academy Awards.

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/orator-named-new-zealands-first-241916

    Variety review of “The Orator”

    http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946168

    A successful World Premiere at Venice & a special mention from the Orizzonti jury!

    http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/news/orizzonti.html

    The Orator to premiere at 68th Venice

    International Film Festival

    http://www.onfilm.co.nz/2011/07/29/the-orator-to-premiere-at-68th-venice-international-film-festival/

    Commencement of production (Onfilm)

    http://www.onfilm.co.nz/2010/10/11/nzfc-announces-first-time-feature-film-by-samoan-new-zealander-writer-director/

    Conclusion of shooting piece (TVNZ)

    http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/first-ever-samoan-film-wraps-up-4005104

    Short interview with Tusi Tamasese (Fresh TV)

    http://tinyurl.com/3nzepjt