Piki Films Explained
Piki Films is a New Zealand film and video production and distributing company based in Auckland.[1] Piki Films is known for producing Jojo Rabbit, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Breaker Upperers, Baby Done, and Red, White & Brass.[2] [3] [4] [5] The name "Piki" means "jump" or "climb over" in the Māori language.[6] [7]
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 nominations at the 92nd Oscars in 2020.[10] [11] [12]
Productions
Notes and References
- Web site: Piki Films Limited - business information. www.bizdb.co.nz. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: Meet the female Kiwi comedy duo killing rom-com cliches in Netflix's 'The Breaker Upperers'. 13 March 2019. Los Angeles Times. en-US. 22 January 2020.
- News: Coco Solid: meet the hip-hop artist – and protege of Taika Waititi. Lewis. Maria. 2 April 2018. The Guardian. 22 January 2020. 0261-3077.
- Web site: The Breaker Upperers: The Kiwi comedy breaking new ground for female-led film-making. Stuff. 24 April 2018 . en. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: Boston Film Festival. www.bostonfilmfestival.org. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: Piki Films Launched – Fumes. fumes.tv. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: In 'Jojo Rabbit,' Waititi attempts his boldest balancing act. 14 October 2019. AP NEWS. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: New Zealand Film Commission hires Leanne Saunders. Young. 22 April 2016. Katy. Screen. en. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: How Taika Waititi made 'Jojo Rabbit': "He didn't wait for anyone to give him permission". Salisbury. 3 January 2020. Mark. Screen. en. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: Oscar Nominations: 'Joker' Tops List With 11 Noms; '1917', 'Irishman', 'Hollywood' Nab 10 Apiece. www.yahoo.com. en-US. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: Academy Awards: Joker Leads the Pack as Oscar Season Begins in Earnest. 13 January 2020. Studio Daily. en. 22 January 2020.
- News: Taika Waititi says Jojo Rabbit's six Oscar nominations vindicate risks of making 'divisive' film. Graham-McLay. Charlotte. 14 January 2020. The Guardian. 22 January 2020. en-GB. 0261-3077.
- Web site: Taika Waititi Exec Producing 'Baby, Done'; Comedy Stars Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis. Tartaglione. Nancy. 4 March 2019. Deadline. en. 22 January 2020.
- Web site: Rose Matafeo and Matthew Lewis to Star in New Piki Films Comedy Baby,Done. New Zealand Film Commission. en. 22 January 2020.
- News: Ockhuysen . Stephanie . The Mountain brings glitz, glamour and a bit of red carpet to New Plymouth . 30 April 2024 . . . 21 March 2024.
- Web site: The secrets to film making success: Be loud, distinct and get a job with your mates. Stuff. 31 August 2019 . en. 22 January 2020.