Ahi Ataahua

This performance-based film could potentially be filed under 'Pasifika tribal fusion'. Cinematographer Waka Attewell (Starlight Hotel, Poi-E) captures the talents of percussion group Strike (including then long-haired composer Gareth Farr) and choreographer/dancer Mika. Attewell’s camera circles a furnace of Strike drummers, framed by harakeke and toi toi flowers. The title translates as ‘beautiful fire’. At the core of the elemental imagery — fire, rain — is Mika, whose body (dressed by Pacific Sisters) channels Farr’s music.

Key Cast & Crew

Simon Clothier

Editor

Mika (Neil Gudsell)

Performer, Choreographer

Danny Black

Production Designer

Gareth Farr

Composer, Performer

Waka Attewell

Cinematographer, Director

Jan Bieringa

Producer