Premiere of three short documentaries
We would like to invite you to the New Zealand Premiere of the films River Dog, In the Shadow of the Mountain and Without Rain at the Paramount Theatre, Wellington.
These films have been produced by recent graduates of the world-renowned Natural History Filmmaking course at Otago University. This is a one-off opportunity to see these remarkable films before they screen around the world at international film festivals. All three films have already been internationally recognized with In the Shadow of the Mountain winning ‘Best Director’ at the Mammoth Film Fest. River Dog has been ‘Officially Selected’ for the Byron Bay Film Fest and Reel Earth Film Festival, and Without Rain has ‘Official Selection’ to the San Francisco Green Docs Fest.
There will be drinks at the bar beforehand and Q&A sessions with the filmmakers after the films. On display in the theatre foyer will be a selection of paintings by Grant Muir, the Wellington artist and star of the film River Dog.
River Dog
Described as ‘visually stunning, thought provoking and challenging’ River Dog is a Wellington story about a Wairarapa farmer and artist who is trying to protect a river and its wildlife. Told from an intimate view into one man’s life, the film has a delicate yet poignant message about the future of our freshwater.
In the Shadow of the Mountain
Featuring stunning footage from New Zealand’s Southern Alps, In the Shadow of the Mountain charts one climber’s exploration of the motivations of climbers and why they risk their lives in the pursuit of their sport.
Without Rain
Set in stunning West Nepal, Without Rain is a gentle portrayal of life in a rural community already facing up to the challenges of climate change.
Trailer for the upcoming release of River Dog, a documentary by James Muir and Dan Hunter.
This film is shot in the remote Eastern hill-country of the Wairarapa, New Zealand. Where one man and his team of working dogs take a stand against the oppressive farming methods of their neighbours.
As Grant tries to keep his land and the river clean and healthy, the farmers around him pillage the landscape. Destroying the natural heritage that belongs to everyone.
This is the story of his struggle to make his voice heard in this lonely and isolated land.
Featuring music by two of New Zealand's best acts the 'Little Bushman' and 'The Eastern'. This film is a poetic journey of life and landscape, love and care for the environment in which we live.
