Tā Moko – Behind the Tattooed Face
New York Premiere

Tā Moko – Behind the Tattooed Face

2020 Official Selection: Shorts
Short | New Zealand | 12 MINUTES | English
Documentary, Art

Maori face tattooing is a tradition that almost died out through colonization. Bernard and Sapphire show their passion to see Maori communities heal by receiving face tattoos of their own.



Playing in: No Surrender

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Mick Andrews and David Atkinson

Mick Andrews uses film to tell stories with a heartbeat. His films have traveled to over 60 international film festivals and won Best Short Film at the Nantucket Film Festival. Dave Atkinson spends much of his year travelling to developing countries making films about pain, loss, and hope for non-profit organizations.

Director
Mick Andrews, David Atkinson
Producer
Mick Andrews, David Atkinson
Cinematographer
Mick Andrews, David Atkinson
Editor
Mick Andrews
Colourist
Mike Carpinter
Stills Photographer
Stephanie Soh
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