Piki Films
Piki Films is a New Zealand film and video production and distributing company located in Auckland, New Zealand.[1] Piki Films is Known best for being the producer of Jojo Rabbit, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and The Breaker Upperers.[2][3][4][5] The company is named “Piki” which means “Jump or climb over” in Māori language, and brings together a group of notable filmmaking team includes Oscar Kightley, Madeleine Sami, Victor Rodger, and Jessica Hansell.[6][7]
Type | Private |
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Industry | Motion pictures, Entertainment |
Founders | |
Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
Products | |
Website | https://www.pikifilms.com/ |
History
Piki Films was founded by the Oscar Nominated filmmakers, Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal.[8]
In September 2019, Jojo Rabbit won the festival's audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival,[9] and earned six Oscar nominations at the 92nd Oscars in 2020.[10][11][12]
Films
Piki Films has produced numerous animated shows and films, including:
Year | Title | Director | Oscar Best Picture |
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2013 - 2019 | Aroha Bridge[13] | Simon Ward
Jessica Hansell |
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2016 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople | Taika Waititi | |
2018 | Fafswag Vogue | Tanu Gago | |
2018 | The Breaker Upperers | Madeleine Sami | |
2019 | Baby Done[14][15] | curtis Vowell | |
2019 | Jojo Rabbit | Taika Waititi | Nominated |
References
- "Piki Films Limited - business information". www.bizdb.co.nz. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "Meet the female Kiwi comedy duo killing rom-com cliches in Netflix's 'The Breaker Upperers'". Los Angeles Times. 2019-03-13. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- Lewis, Maria (2018-04-02). "Coco Solid: meet the hip-hop artist – and protege of Taika Waititi". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "The Breaker Upperers: The Kiwi comedy breaking new ground for female-led film-making". Stuff. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "Boston Film Festival". www.bostonfilmfestival.org. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "Piki Films Launched – Fumes". fumes.tv. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "In 'Jojo Rabbit,' Waititi attempts his boldest balancing act". AP NEWS. 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- Young, Katy (2016-04-22). "New Zealand Film Commission hires Leanne Saunders". Screen. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- Salisbury, Mark (2020-01-03). "How Taika Waititi made 'Jojo Rabbit': "He didn't wait for anyone to give him permission"". Screen. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "Oscar Nominations: 'Joker' Tops List With 11 Noms; '1917', 'Irishman', 'Hollywood' Nab 10 Apiece". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "Academy Awards: Joker Leads the Pack as Oscar Season Begins in Earnest". Studio Daily. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- Graham-McLay, Charlotte (2020-01-14). "Taika Waititi says Jojo Rabbit's six Oscar nominations vindicate risks of making 'divisive' film". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "The secrets to film making success: Be loud, distinct and get a job with your mates". Stuff. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- Tartaglione, Nancy (2019-03-04). "Taika Waititi Exec Producing 'Baby, Done'; Comedy Stars Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- "Rose Matafeo and Matthew Lewis to Star in New Piki Films Comedy Baby,Done". New Zealand Film Commission. Retrieved 2020-01-22.