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Useful Media worked with Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand to cast, shoot and deliver an extensive photo library and 5 video's on the subject of childhood immunisation.

Six years in the making 'Tapu te Ranga Marae' is our latest documentary project premiered at the Doc Edge Festival, screened on Māori TV and featured on the Spinoff.

The rise, fall and redemption of Hip Hop artist KD Lok in a story of music, mental health and Māoritanga.  

Hari with The Māori Sidesteps is a multi-faceted variety comedy TV show that focuses on capturing what it is to be a New Zealander through a Māori lens. 

We need more beds in the community for people released from prison. Transitional housing is so crucial to be supported into a new life. 

The life and times of Pixie Williams, the singer of New Zealand's first pressed record and the #1 hit 'Blue Smoke'.

This is the first of a two part documentary that explores why some women are still unable to vote and why it is so difficult for many others to feel like their voices matter.

Ruth and I have been working long hours to bring the 48hours to filmmakers throughout the country. 48Hours is a petri dish for film-making talent in New Zealand, from the train-wrecks to the champions, this creative competition puts our film-makers to the test. 

To celebrate the adventurous life of her late Uncle Clive, Ashley Williams takes a leap of faith and learns to fly.

An Anzac Day Special for Māori Television: Beyond the Battalion traces the footsteps of forgotten kiwi filmmaker Michael Havas.

In this series, we follow Jamie McCaskill up the Whanganui River as he discovers his unknown whakapapa.

After a traumatic brain injury left her struggling to speak, Mika Tawhara turned to the waka to help her heal.

Brother and sister Mamah and Ngapuke Patea have a love of the awa (river) passed down through generations and instilled by their father.

The Sleeping Plot is the short journey of a young girl committing tiny crimes in innovative ways to earn money for something she really wants.

Colonial Combat is an action-packed series that takes a laugh at our unofficial colonial history. It's a dog eat dog world, where colourful characters compete inside and outside of the ring. Tensions rise in Kauri Bay and when the storm settles who will be champion of Aotearoa?

Judgment Tavern tells the story of Lucia, a young girl carrying her father's living head as they search for his fleeing body. On a cold dark night, they take shelter in a small village tavern - where a mysterious stranger with unfinished business is waiting.  

William Waiirua travels around meeting and elevating people into the spotlight, everyday New Zealanders who are inspiring through action.

Peeping tom rom-com 'How to Meet Girls from a Distance' is a funny and heartwarming feature film that looks at how far we go for a crush.

She's a life-sized doll with a secret.

Dayna went through a bad break up with a boyfriend but one good thing did come out of the split.

The proof of concept for feature film The Inbetween is a paranormal drama written by Hamish Brown and directed by Biz Crummett.