A short film shot entirely in the Far North has been selected for screening at one of Mexico's top film festivals.
Midriff stars Kerikeri actor/musician Makareta Umbers (Smash Palace, Bridge To Nowhere, Mr Wrong) alongside newcomers to the big screen, Willi Henley (Kaikohe) and Adam Parmenter (Kerikeri).
The quirky 20-minute comedy will be shown at the Oaxaca FilmFest 2019, in southern Mexico, next month.
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The story revolves around local boy made good Richie (played by Henley), who conquers the Kiwi rock scene then finds stardom in Hollywood, and his sister/manager Hinemoa (Umbers).