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CWA’s Hot Shots – Creative Capital
CWA's Hot Shots film crews are hitting the streets to bring you interviews with some of the up and coming creative spirits of Wellington.
Produced and presented by students of Wellington Girls College, our Hot Shots reporters bring their unique perspectives of the city that is home for the award-winning Lord of the Rings.
Going behind the scenes, they meet the up and coming talent of the city, look at the events and activities that make the city tick, and catch up with some of the film crew and behind the scenes team responsible for bringing the trilogy to the world.
Videos
JoJo Rangihaeata – Web Designer
JoJo Rangihaeata – Web Designer
Stunning Kapa Hakaperformer and fluent speaker of Te Reo Māori. “I did a kapa haka for Peter Jackson and the crew - it was primo!”
Duration: 1:16
Jason Fa’afoi – TV personality
Jason Fa’afoi – TV personality
Accomplished actor, raconteur and wannabe music star. “Wellington’s not too fast, not too slow, its just like ‘Yeah!’”
Duration: 1:31
Brent – Te Papa Host
Brent – Te Papa Host
An ambassador for Wellington in thumb-print shirt. “Wellington is like a social and cultural heaven!”
Duration: 1:27
Gareth O’Brien – Animator
Gareth O’Brien – Animator
Talented and creative, Gareth is ready to hit the world scene. “You just have to walk up Cuba Street to see all the ‘creative vibes!’”
Duration: 1:36
David French and Paul Horton – Zoo Keepers
David French and Paul Horton – Zoo Keepers
Bringing a touch of Africa to Wellington. “So many different cultures – all sorts of different people - a really colourful place!”
Duration: 1:45
Cathy Harris – Fashion Designer
Cathy Harris – Fashion Designer
Wearable Arts Award winner with an eye on the international stage. “winning was pretty damn amazing actually!”
Duration: 1:36
The Blue Set – Rock Band
The Blue Set – Rock Band
Racing towards the big time. “We make a big effort to be involved!”
Duration: 1:27
Marijke – Barista
Marijke – Barista
Star gazing at the Chocolate Fish Café. “It’s a really vibrant and great place to work - Weta studios is just over the hill!”
Duration: 1:27
Karen – Curator at the museum of city and sea
Karen – Curator at the museum of city and sea
Bringing personal treasures to life. “Presenting the inspiration that led to Weta workshop.”
Duration: 1:58
Semu Filipo – Drama Student
Semu Filipo – Drama Student
Communicating passionately. “Learning how my body works – standing, slouching, smiling.”
Duration: 1:18
Rebecca – Embassy Theatre
Rebecca – Embassy Theatre
Ushering the Rings. “The way their eyes lit up – it was really amazing!”
Duration: 1:49
Craig Lord – Ballet Dancer
Craig Lord – Ballet Dancer
A dancing Romeo. “Performing Romeo this year in Romeo and Juliet’s world premiere season is my greatest dancing achievement so far”
Duration: 1:27
Robert Catto – Photographer
Robert Catto – Photographer
Capturing the images. “Looking down towards the proscenium arch – fantastic!”
Duration: 1:35
Wellington Girls High School Students
Wellington Girls High School Students
Lavana, Christina, Josephine, Isabella, Julia and Jenny ֠the Hot Shots film
crew who interviewed these creative spirits.
“We learnt about our roles and what would be required and we all decided it
would be a really good way to expand our IT knowledge.”
“It was a really fun experience and it was so inspiring.”
Duration: 1:27
