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Meke

Written and Directed by Tim Worrall
The arrival of a trainer's daughter into the midst of backstage preparations before an important boxing match threatens to destroy the relationship between fighter and coach.
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Meke (2017)

Producers: Piripi Curtis, Lara Northcroft
Writer/Director: Tim Worrall
Produced by: Steambox Film Collective
In association with: The New Zealand Film Commission
In the Maori language ‘Meke’ means 'box' or 'fight' .
The film is a self-funded project by the Steambox Films collective of Maori filmmakers based in Rotorua, New Zealand. It stars one of Maoridom's most celebrated actors Temuera Morrison as well as up-and-comers Eds Eramiha and Cian White. The film is inspired by Eds own background as a professional kickboxer and built on the training relationship he and Temuera developed while shooting the Lee Tamahori film ‘Mahana’. 

Find out about Writer and Director Tim Worrall here

Awards & Nominations
Show Me Shorts 2018 (Nominations)
Toi Whakaari Best Actor 
Temuera Morison
Eds Eramiha competing
Final Draft Best Screenplay
Tim Worrall
Department of Post Best NZ Film
Piripi Curtis  and Lara Northcroft


This short film has screened at several festivals

Meke Trailer (censored)-Apple ProRes 422 from Piripi Curtis on Vimeo.


Temuera Morrison ​as HAKI

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​Temuera (Te Arawa) is one of New Zealand's best-recognized Māori actors in the world. Morrisons instincts as a performer came naturally (his uncle, Sir Howard Morrison, was one of the nation's best loved entertainers). Temuera’s big break came when he was cast as Jake Heke, an alcoholic and abusive Māori husband and father, in the acclaimed drama Once Were Warriors. His vivid performance won him the Best Actor trophy at the 1994 New Zealand Film and TV Awards, and won him roles in a number of large American productions culminating in his performance as Jango Fett in the eagerly anticipated Star Wars: Episode Two -- Attack of the Clones. He has balanced overseas work with a commitment to the Māori and New Zealand film industry. More recent films include: Tracker; Green Lantern; Mahana; Mount Zion; Moana; and the upcoming Aquaman super hero film.

Eds Eramiha ​as SONNY

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Eds (Ngā Puhi) was a professional kickboxer and national title holder before following his passion for the performing arts and completing a Bachelor’s Degree. He is a core member of the dance movement group Hawaiki Tū and has appeared in a number of recent New Zealand films including: Tracker; Mahana; and Deadlands. He also turned in a lively performance in the
television series This is Piki. (Click here to watch a short television piece on Eds Eramiha and his journey from kick boxer to actor.)

Cian White as RITA

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Despite her relatively young age, Cian (Te Arawa) is quickly establishing herself as a major player in New Zealand’s theatre scene with awards as writer, producer and actor in a number of plays. She has also won acclaim for her performances on screen in: 800 Words; The Blue Rose; Fantail; and Underbelly.
Cian is set to release her debut Short Film 'Daddy's Girl' as Writer/Director, later in 2020.

Tim Worrall Short Films

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Kōtuku Rerenga Rua
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Tits on a Bull
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The Road to Whakarae
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Māori Time
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