Fredrick Jozef Hoani Teteira Pokai
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Biography
Fredrick Pokai is a writer, actor, and director based in Auckland, New Zealand. Fred entered the creative industry as a painter before his time as a professional wreslter/sports entertainer. He then made his official transition to film in 2011 as an extra, to supporting and leading roles. In 2022 Fred decided to focus his energy on writing and directing when he bought his film Search For Hawaiki. Since then he has written and directed a rom-com and a sci-fi thriller.
From the Judges, on SEARCH FOR HAWAIKI (2025)
From the Judges, on SEARCH FOR HAWAIKI
A tender family story that engages with mental health and the stigma surrounding it, this short earns its warmth through heartfelt storytelling and characters who feel genuinely lived-in. The panel responded to the performances across the adult cast, led by a wholly believable turn that carries real emotional weight, and to cinematic wide-shot framing that lends the film considerable production value. Costume and production design place these characters firmly in their world, and it left them wanting more.
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