AFIN 2025 · Short Film
SEARCH FOR HAWAIKI
Directed by Fredrick Jozef Hoani Teteira Pokai
Nominee Best Lead Performance · Maaka Pohatu
- Type
- Short Film
- Country
- New Zealand
- Runtime
- 19m
- Self-rated
- M content guide
Synopsis
Search for Hawaiki follows the struggle of Fable as he integrates back into society after some time away in a psychiatric unit. Upon being entrusted to the guardianship of his younger sibling, Fable stumbles upon an ancient tide chart, setting out on a quest to find inner tranquillity, seek redemption, and re-establish a bond with his distant son, guided by the aroha and manaaki of his whānau.
Director's Biography
Fredrick Pokai is a writer, actor, and director based in Auckland, New Zealand. Fred entered the creative industry as a painter before his time as a professional wreslter/sports entertainer. He then made his official transition to film in 2011 as an extra, to supporting and leading roles. In 2022 Fred decided to focus his energy on writing and directing when he bought his film Search For Hawaiki. Since then he has written and directed a rom-com and a sci-fi thriller.
Official laurels
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