Leon Narbey

Leon Narbey is one of New Zealand’s most prolific and lauded cinematographers. His talents have contributed to roughly 20 features, including Whale Rider, Desperate Remedies, The Price of Milk and No.2. His work as a director includes documentary Man of the Trees, and on the big screen, The Footstep Man and acclaimed goldmining tale Illustrious Energy, 

Sometimes we were working in imaginary spaces where there are no walls, like the artificial gardens. We were in a white studio and moving in every direction. It was fascinating and I really enjoyed it. Leon Narbey, on shooting Desperate Remedies