Loading Docs 2016 - Street Smart

In this 2016 Loading Doc, Regina Tito talks about life for a homeless person, gleaned from her own experiences of living on the streets. She reflects on the circumstances that forced her to leave home, and describes the emotional experience of being homeless. The Downtown Community Ministry worker ended up on the streets to escape family violence – "at that time the streets were a lot safer". First-time director Leigh Minarapa and producer (and industry veteran) Nathaniel Lees set out to win empathy for people who are sleeping rough.

I’m looking at you. Do you see me, not what’s going on around me, but do you see me?

– Regina Tito

Key Cast & Crew

Brandon Te Moananui

Cinematographer, Editor

Leigh Minarapa

Director, Editor

Nathaniel Lees

Producer

Trea Marshall

Assistant Director

Luke Evans

Second Camera

Anna Jackson

Executive Producer