Useful Media Showreel
Useful - /ˈjuːsfʊ,ˈjuːsf(ə)l/
Adjective - very able or competent in a particular area. (Useful af).
We love producing creative content and gravitate toward Māori, comedy and female-led projects. We produce our own documentary projects and are interested in local documentaries with heart.
We provide creative production services when projects have a cultural focus or are large scale. We have a proven history of providing a smooth production experience with our invaluable local knowledge of crews, locations, contacts and cast.
Featured Projects
The Spinoff
Built in the 1970s using recycled wood and other salvaged materials, Tapu Te Ranga was one of Te Whanganui-a-Tara's most distinctive buildings – until it burned to the ground early one morning in 2019. Filmed over the decade prior, this documentary tells the story of the unique marae in the words of its founder, Bruce Stewart.
Health New Zealand
Useful Media worked with Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand to cast, shoot and deliver an extensive photo library and 5 video's on the subject of childhood immunisation.
The Spinoff
Surrounded by large empty holiday mansions on the Coromandel peninsula, 75 year old Māori fisherman, Rodney Patea discovers his rental of 7 years is on the market. The cost of living is skyrocketing, and finding another house to rent on a pension is a daunting task.
AWA Films YouTube
Presented by Nepia Takuira-Mita, Te Reo Rangatira is a series that focuses on the revitalisation of the Māori language by following the journey of those who have risen to the challenge of learning Te Reo Māori as a second language.
Vista Foundation 48Hours
48Hours is NZ's largest guerrilla filmmaking competition!
The 48Hours is a nationwide film competition in its 21st year with over 500 participants every year.
The Useful Media team have run the competition nationally for the past 6 years and are passionate about supporting 48Hour filmmakers. Visit the 48Hours website.
