AUCKLAND (Māori Television/ Pacific Media Watch): Hunt for the Wilderpeople director Taika Waititi has worked with Screen Australia’s Indigenous Department to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are hired to work on his new filmThor: Ragnarok currently being filmed in Australia.
According to an article by Māori Television Waititi said, "Being Māori, it’s extremely important to me to have native presence on any film. We’re bringing a huge Hollywood production to this country and it’s only right that we make an effort to include indigenous film makers on the journey.”
The indigenous crew members include experienced industry professionals in a range of areas including assistant directing, stunt work, set design, production, and grips.
An indigenous water company has also been contracted to provide water to the production.
Penny Smallacombe, head of the indigenous department at Screen Australia said, “We are enormously proud of the talent and ambition of this cohort. From an attachment comes practical and hands-on experience, invaluable networking and the opportunity to forge a sustainable career in the industry.”
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