Amiri's Child
AmiriÂ’s Child is the second film in the Amiri & Aroha trilogy, a kind of Maori take on Romeo and Juliet, a love story set against a background of gang rivalry and tribal warfare on the East Cape of New Zealand.
In an age where we are bombarded with fast and furious images in the media, on television and on the internet, it can be hard for the film maker to seize the audience's attention. In the digital age, we must find new ways to create atmosphere and captivate our audiences. This entry began as an overture, a pre-titles sequence, a two-and-a-half minute roller coaster ride with a cauldron of explosive images of the story that is about to unfold.
We believe an overture can be a powerful device for achieving audience engagement.
Following an award at the prestigious Best Shorts competition, this dramatic overture has taken on a life of its own and become a short film in its own right and will be used as the theatrical trailer for Amiri's Child.