Louise Pōtiki Bryant was co-director and editor for the film Te Mata by choreographer Taane Mete. Louise also created the animations, video art and storyboarding for the film. Te Mata features Kasina Campbell and Taane Mete.

Te Mata is inspired by the pūrakau of Rongokao and Hinerakau, and is a re-imagining of their two worlds that awaken from hibernation.

“The story as created on film threaded together the natural surrounds of epic environmental sea and landscapes and allegorical underwater exploration. Physical gesture, shape and embodied response to the distinct ātua storylines occur with strong scenery that shifts between surreal and realistic backgrounds.’ Dr Tia Reihana - Morunga, Theatreview, 15 March 2022.

Creative Artistic Director - Taane Mete
Choreographer / Performer - Taane Mete
Co-Director / Editor / Visual Effects - Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Creative Producer - Vanda Karolczak
Wahine Performer - Kasina Campbell
Director of Photography - Joshua Faleatua
Creative Consultant - Sam Evans
Composition & Sound Design - Arli Liberman
Voice Composer - Taisha Tari
Taonga Puoro - Salvador Brown
Kaikupu Whatumanawa - Ngaronoa Renata
Costume Design - Rosemary Whitehead
Drone Photography - Sam Evans
Underwater Cinematography - Toaki Okano
Underwater Cinematography Assistant - Jessica Gernat
Kaitiaki Mana Whenua - Terri Ripeka Crawford
Make up Consultant - Stef Knight

Proudly supported by Creative New Zealand Arts Council of New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa