Piki Films
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion pictures, television |
| Founders | |
| Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Products |
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| Website | pikifilms |
Piki Films is a New Zealand film and video production and distributing company based in Auckland.[1] The name "Piki" means "jump" or "climb over" in the Māori language.[2]
History
Piki Films was founded by the Oscar-nominated filmmakers Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal.[3]
In September 2019, Jojo Rabbit won the festival's audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival[4] and earned six nominations at the 92nd Oscars in 2020.[5][6][7]
Productions
Film
| Year | Name | Director | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople | Taika Waititi | ||
| 2018 | FafswagVogue.com | Tanu Gago | Documentary featurette | [8] |
| 2018 | The Breaker Upperers | Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek | [9] | |
| 2019 | Jojo Rabbit | Taika Waititi | [10] | |
| 2020 | Baby Done | Curtis Vowell | [11] | |
| 2023 | Red, White & Brass | Damon Fepulea'i | ||
| 2024 | We Were Dangerous | Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | ||
| 2024 | The Mountain | Rachel House |
Television
| Year | Name | Creators | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 | Aroha Bridge | Jessica Hansell, Simon Ward | [12] | |
| 2021–2023 | Reservation Dogs | Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi | ||
| 2022–2023 | Our Flag Means Death | David Jenkins | ||
| 2024 | Time Bandits | Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, Taika Waititi |
References
- ^ "Piki Films Limited - business information". bizdb.co.nz. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Piki Films Launched – Fumes". fumes.tv. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Young, Katy (22 April 2016). "New Zealand Film Commission hires Leanne Saunders". Screen. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Salisbury, Mark (3 January 2020). "How Taika Waititi made 'Jojo Rabbit': "He didn't wait for anyone to give him permission"". Screen. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Oscar Nominations: 'Joker' Tops List With 11 Noms; '1917', 'Irishman', 'Hollywood' Nab 10 Apiece". yahoo.com-US. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Academy Awards: Joker Leads the Pack as Oscar Season Begins in Earnest". Studio Daily. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Graham-McLay, Charlotte (14 January 2020). "Taika Waititi says Jojo Rabbit's six Oscar nominations vindicate risks of making 'divisive' film". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Lewis, Maria (2 April 2018). "Coco Solid: meet the hip-hop artist – and protege of Taika Waititi". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Meet the female Kiwi comedy duo killing rom-com cliches in Netflix's 'The Breaker Upperers'". Los Angeles Times. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "In 'Jojo Rabbit,' Waititi attempts his boldest balancing act". AP NEWS. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (4 March 2019). "Taika Waititi Exec Producing 'Baby, Done'; Comedy Stars Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis". Deadline. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "The secrets to film making success: Be loud, distinct and get a job with your mates". Stuff. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.