Annakey Productions

12/08/2024

Hellooo from Post! HOMECOMING is currently in the edit suite, cut by our wonderful Editor Emma Smart 🤩 Director Grae Meek out here capturing the vibes, with all important snacks provided by the Producer... stay tuned for more updates as we progress 📢📢

26/05/2024

It's in the can! Amazing shoot, amazing team 🤩

And that's a wrap on HOMECOMING! 🏳️‍⚧️🎬Thanks to our amazing cast, crew and supporters who helped to bring this film to life! We are so excited to now embark on our post-production journey. Stay tuned!

23/05/2024

And we are rolling on HOMECOMING 🏳️‍⚧️🎬

13/05/2024

12/05/2024

We are $100 away from $15k, we only have until midday!
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

08/05/2024

📢 New Target Alert 🎯 we are going hard and aiming for $18k, help us get there by Monday 🤑🤑
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

06/05/2024

There’s still time to get us to our target:
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

06/05/2024

MEET THE TEAM: Our Producer Anna Canton is a passionate film nerd who loves making genre movies that push characters to test their endurance and willpower. “I love pushing the boundaries of artistry and the audience in cinema. I love a bold vision. If we make a film that is evocative and edgy but with an underlying message - hopefully we will inspire someone in their own life or their community to transform for the better too”.

Still time to donate to our crowdfunding campaign, 1 week to go!
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

02/05/2024

MEET THE CAST: Introducing Whare Mihinui as Charlotte’s Dad, Paul. Whare is a multi-talented filmmaker and actor and brings a thoughtful approach to his role. “I’m so excited for HOMECOMING. I’m honoured to be a part of this film. I stand with the transgender community and this is my opportunity to make a positive difference for them.”

Thanks to all of our amazing donors! There’s still time to get us to our target:
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

01/05/2024

Trans-focused media has increased in recent years, with shows such as Rūrangi and Inky Pinky Ponky providing a uniquely Kiwi lens on the transgender experience.

26/04/2024

What a week, almost to $5k! Help us get to $13k in 16 days 🥹😍💸
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

23/04/2024

And don't forget to donate to our Boosted campaign! Every little bit counts to get us to target 🎯 💸😍
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

MEET THE CAST: Introducing Lara MacGregor as Charlotte’s mother, Carol. With an immense background in performance, Lara is also currently starring in an upcoming show at The Court Theatre: “To work on a story so deeply personal with such a like-minded committed cast of creatives is really the best of experiences you can ask for”.

Donate to our Boosted campaign now! Every bit counts to get us to our target:
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

17/04/2024

The gorgeous Awa Puna plays Charlotte in HOMECOMING. Exciting to have a celebrated transgender performer collaborate with us on the film 🏳️‍⚧️😎

Don't forget to donate to the Boosted Campaign:
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film

MEET THE CAST: Introducing Awa Puna as Charlotte: “Being whakawahine (transgender), this is a story that deeply resonated with me in so many ways. It is a film that subverts the horror genre by heightening the anxieties of coming out to your whānau and yet, it’s a film with a big magnetic heart, a story where the water runs deep, and above all, a story that people deserve to see in the world.”
Donate now to our Crowdfunding Campaign at the link below:
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film/

15/04/2024

Our Boosted Campaign for HOMECOMING is live now, and we would appreciate your support to bring it to life. Any donations big or small will help us get the film onto the big screen 🙏🏼🤩
https://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/homecoming-short-film/

I'm making a movie!! HOMECOMING's a short film about Charlotte, transgender woman returning home to come out to her parents. But the dinner quickly goes sout...

10/04/2024

Exciting that our next project is heating up 🔥🔥 Meet Grae Meek, Writer/Director of HOMECOMING, a short film going into production next month here in Ōtautahi Christchurch ❤️

Welcome to all of our new followers! I’m Grae, the Writer/Director of HOMECOMING. It’s SO exciting to have you be part of our short film community and have your support for our film! Right now things are really ramping up as we’re deep in pre-production to shoot in May, we have lots to share with you very soon!

17/11/2023

Our Producer Anna Canton was one of nine emerging producers to receive a scholarship to attend the SPADA Conference in Wellington this year. Lots of thought-provoking kōrero and valuable industry connections made. Thanks to all the sponsors who made this opportunity possible! 😎🎥💸
Screen Producers NZ - SPADA Pan-Asian Screen Collective NZ Film Commission WIFT NZ Screen Canterbury NZ Ōtautahi Christchurch NZ On Air

Recipients of the Producer Scholarships, supporting nine emerging and mid-career producers to attend the 2023 SPADA Conference, along with sponsors SPADA, NZ Film Commission, and NZ On Air.

Rachel Fawcett, Jai Waite, Rouzie Hassanova, Sam Haynes Wilton, Maria Tanner, David Jacobs, Anna Canton, Vanessa Patea, Sarah Chen.

Photo: Tareq Branney, HOWIE.

08/05/2023

Thanks to Pan-Asian Screen Collective for this actors sesssion with the incredible Jennifer Ward-Lealand. Fantastic opportunity to workshop a script and understand the power of consent and intimacy in performance 💕

12/08/2022

Check out the interview of Producer Anna Canton by We Should Practice on her process and habits to get creative projects done. Fa’afetai tele lava to Louise Tu'u for the kōrero!
https://weshouldpractice.com/2022/08/12/this-is-how-i-get-stuff-done-anna-canton/

Over the next couple of weeks, we are introducing you to a series of phenomenal creatives who generously share with us (and you, by reading this post), their creative and commercial acumen in their…

26/01/2022

We are so proud of Grae Meek, she has just been announced as a finalist in the WIFT awards - SAE Award for Outstanding Newcomer! Grae is an emerging transgender voice for NZ screen, as Writer/Director of our very own 'Homecoming' short film, a Director Intern on 'Rūrangi' Season 2, a script consultant, and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community here in Christchurch. Well done and good luck for the awards in April 🤞🤩🥳🎥🏳️‍⚧

Screen Canterbury NZ Pan-Asian Screen Collective Christchurch Pride WIFT Christchurch

WIFT NZ 2022 AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

WIFT NZ is delighted to announce the finalists for ten award categories, as selected by the judging panel of Jill Macnab (Chair), Anna Canton, Vicky Pope, Kath Graham, Kath Thomas, Samantha Jukes, Morgan Leigh Stewart and Sally Campbell, with input from
Blake Ihimaera, Teremoana Rapley and the various category sponsors.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 7 April, covid-willing, at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland.

Finalists are announced for the following ten categories:
South Pacific Pictures Award for Achievement in Film
Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith for Cousins
Vicky Pope for Savage
Chelsea Winstanley for Jojo Rabbit

Imagezone Entrepreneurship Award
Aliesha Staples – Staples VR
Maru Nihoniho – Metia Interactive
Sharlene George – The Sweetshop

Images & Sound Award for Success in Television
Jessica Hobbs for The Crown
Janine Morrell-Gunn for her body of work first broadcast between 1 July 2019
and 30 June 2021
Rose Matafeo for Horndog and Starstruck

Professional Lighting Services Award for Unsung Heroine of the NZ Screen Industry
Dianne Moffatt
Paula Jones
Viv Wigby-Ngātai

SAE Award for Outstanding Newcomer
Cian Elyse White
Grace Palmer
Grae Meek

Fulcrum Media Finance Woman to Watch Award
Morgan Waru
Shoshana McCallum
Sophie Dowson

Queenstown Camera Company Craft Award
Kelly Chen
Melissa Ririnui
Sophie Lloyd

The Weta Group Creative Technology Award
Alana Cotton
Cushla Dillon
Krystal Paraone

Te Māngai Pāho Te Reo Māori Champion Award
Oriini Kaipara
Reikura Kahi
Te O Kahurangi Karen Waaka

Tautai Award for Moana Excellence in the Screen Industry
Kerry Warkia
Lisa Taouma
Ngaire Fuata
Sima Urale
The Tautai Award for Moana Excellence in the Screen Industry is new this year and has been created to recognise the significant contribution of the many Moana Pasifika women working in the screen industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The judges determined that there should be only one finalist and winner to be announced at the Awards ceremony for the following category:
Great Southern Film & Television Award for Outstanding Contribution to the NZ Screen Industry

21/12/2021

Grae Meek getting the look book for 'Homecoming' done pre-Xmas! And yes it is Draft 13 of the script 😂 Have a good break everyone, catch you on the flip side #2022
NZ Film Commission Pan-Asian Screen Collective ChristchurchNZ WIFT NZ Screen Canterbury NZ

14/10/2021

🌈New Date Scheduled for Panel🌈
Want to be inspired by wāhine toa in the local Canterbury film industry? Our Producer Anna Canton will be on a panel of powerhouse women speaking about thriving in the South Island’s screen sector. Come along to hear stories and perspectives on their successes, with drinks and networking afterwards. Would love to see you there! 24 Nov 2021 from 6pm at UC
https://www.wiftnz.org.nz/events/wift-nz-events/thriving-in-the-south-island/

Amanda Jenkins, Line Producer, Producer - AJ FilmsFor the past 20 years Amanda has been a producer in the international advertising sector working abroad and in New Zealand. Beginning her career as a videographer on Heavenly Creatures and The Frighteners, she trained at TVNZ, and has produced three....

15/08/2021

UPDATE 23/08- workshop postponed until further lockdown news. Stay Safe NZ!
Want to be inspired by wāhine toa in the local Canterbury film industry? Our Producer Anna Canton will be on a panel of powerhouse women speaking about thriving in the South Island’s screen sector. Come along to hear stories and perspectives on their successes, with drinks and networking afterwards. Would love to see you there! 25 August 2021 from 6pm at UC. Details here: https://www.wiftnz.org.nz/events/wift-nz-events/thriving-in-the-south-island

Amanda Jenkins, Line Producer, Producer - AJ FilmsFor the past 20 years Amanda has been a producer in the international advertising sector working abroad and in New Zealand. Beginning her career as a videographer on Heavenly Creatures and The Frighteners, she trained at TVNZ, and has produced three....

31/03/2021

Today is International Transgender Visibility Day 🏳️‍⚧, to celebrate this milestone, here is a beautiful statement by Grae Meek, our Writer/Director on 'HOMECOMING':
"Today is a day where we can call out to the world that we are here, we are transgender, we are proud and we are stronger together. Being trans is an incredible experience, it's a joy that I cherish and everyday I am so grateful to be respected, loved, and able to be who I am. But there is still work to be done: trans mental health in New Zealand still suffers, and we still fight everyday to live authentically. To my trans and gender diverse whānau, we stand together, you are brave, you are loved, you are valid and always keep being awesome, and keep being you. ❤️"