Catriona Drummond

Catriona Drummond, a beacon of New Zealand cinema, was born in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand in 1970. She kicked off her active directorial career in 1995, forging her path mainly in the genres of drama and documentary, with notable works including "Beneath the Maori Moon" and "Whispers of Aroha". Though she has not won major festival awards, her films are critically acclaimed for their intimate portrayal of indigenous cultures and the human condition, a trait that distinctly marks her authorial style. Catriona Drummond is not just a filmmaker, but a storyteller who has skillfully used the medium of film to shed light on the oft-neglected narratives of her homeland.