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BioAnahera Parata is an award-winning music video director and show runner whose work is deeply rooted in cultural narratives.
Recognised at the 2020 Artisan Awards with the NZ On Air Best Music Video for SWIDT’s "Bunga"—a short film style video that poignantly explores Pacific diasporic history in Aotearoa - she followed that success by winning Best Music Video Content at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards and NZ On Air Best Pacific Music Video for Aaradhna’s "SHE". Anahera began her creative journey immersed in Te Ao Māori as a native speaker
and nurtured her filmmaking passion working in production on local flagship drama
and documentary programmes.
Her international credits include; Show Runner for Million Dollar Listing - UAE, Producer Real Housewives of Dubai, Producer COP28 (United Nations).
She has worked in international markets, including the U.S., Argentina, the Pacific, and the Middle East. Her signature style weaves
authentic storytelling into each project, honouring narratives while pushing contemporary aesthetics.
Anahera champions indigenous voices and supports emerging creatives. Current
projects include a second season of Hui Hoppers for TVNZ, a feature film, and a reality series spotlighting life in small town New Zealand. |
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