Tuned Out

Clara (Lola McLeod-Riera) and Tesha (Elia Correa) are sheltering as bombs fall around them. Their temporary place of safety in a war zone is interrupted by a film crew led by reporter Kendrick (played by the film's writer/director Flynn Biara Allan). Kendrick's sole aim is to get a decent interview from the traumatised Clara. Tuned Out won Best Overall Film at the 2023 New Zealand Youth Film Festival. Its themes of protracted war, compassion fatigue, and the role and responsibilities of the media are starkly examined. Jack England created the affecting soundtrack. 

I need water.

– Clara (Lola McLeod-Riera) to Kendrick (Flynn Biara Allan)

Key Cast & Crew

Lola McLeod-Riera

As: Clara

Máirin Wright

Producer

Toby Penno

Lighting Director, Editor, Colourist, Special Effects and Visual Effects, Sound Mix

Flynn Biara Allan

Director, Writer, As: Kendrick (interviewer)

Harry White

Cinematographer

Elia Correa

As: Tesha