Portrait of a Knight

Musical romance movies are not a dime a dozen for New Zealand, and Portrait of A Knight proudly showcases Wellington city and its local talent. Inspired by musicals of the 1940s and 50s, the movie takes classical Hollywood film conventions and adds its own Kiwi twist. Self-funded by directors (and brothers) Stephen and Michael Riddell, the film tells the unlikely love story between a disenchanted archivist, and a historic painting of a knight that has come to life. Classically trained singers Hannah Gaisford and Phillip Collins star as the leading couple, performing original music composed by Michael Riddell. 

Although the film could have taken place in many English-speaking countries, we think the distinctive qualities of Wellington make it a different film than if we’d set it in Sydney or Toronto. We hope that it stands on its own as a different approach to the challenges of low-budget filmmaking.

– Co-Director Stephen Riddell in an RNZ Interview, November 2018

Key Cast & Crew

Stephen Riddell

Producer, Editor, Co-Director, Writer, Sound Design , Sound Mix

Michelle Kan

Writer

Andre Oudard

Cinematographer

Michael Riddell

Producer, Editor, Co-Director, Writer, Music & Lyrics

Jordan Rivers

As: Jerome of the Park

Hannah Gaisford

As: Rachel Evans