A short film crewed, cast and produced entirely by Hawke’s Bay-based screen professionals is making waves overseas after a big win in South Korea.
OPIA, directed by local Cosmo Calman, won the Best Editing award at the Busan New Wave International Short Film Festival.
The film explores a cat-and-mouse relationship between two graffiti artists who foster a connection through their artistic expression.
It was shot over three days in August 2023 in locations across Hastings and Napier.
Local artists Glen Colechin and Rachael Stone and Art Department director James Cleary created special artwork for the film.