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Jessica Sanderson

A still from the short film 'Ways To See'

Short film, 'Ways To See' (2019)

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Jessica Sanderson (Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Ātiawa, Pākehā) is a director based in Aotearoa New Zealand. She works in television, film and creates content for companies and entities who are passionate about quality, hauora (wellbeing), the environment and kaupapa Māori.

Documentary series, 'Moko', (2022)

Short Documentary | Paid Partnership

Documentary Series | Whakaata Māori

Short Film

Featured Projects

PAGE IMAGE CREDITS

1. Manawanui Maniapoto Mills, in 'Ways To See'. Photo by Jennifer Raoult

2. Ko te wāhi o Kahungunu. Filmed by Tammy Williams

3. Mokonui-a-Rangi Smith, in 'MOKO'. Cinematography by Bevan Crothers

3. Reumah Horne, in 'Ngā Wānanga o Hine Kōpū'. DOP Ray Edwards

6. Manawanui Maniapoto Mills, in 'Ways To See'. Photo by Jennifer Raoult

7. Tukiri Tini & Kamaia Takuira Mita in 'MOKO'. Cinematography by Bevan Crothers

Featured Projects

01. MOKO

An 8-part documentary series about the revitalisation of tā moko (traditional Māori tattooing).

02. NGĀ WĀNANGA O HINE KŌPŪ

Paid partnership with The Spinoff and Te Hiringa Hauora. A short documentary promoting the work of Koha Aperahama and peers. 

03. WAYS TO SEE

A short film written and directed by Jessica Sanderson. Produced by Sandy Lane Productions.

04 . FOREVER LOVE

The official music video for Aaradhna's song, 'Forever Love', utilising drama and documentary techniques for the opening.

05. AKO

A promotional video for Spark's App 'AKO'. The short video follows three beginner learners of te reo Māori. 

06. TE MATATINI PROMO

Promotional video for Te Matatini, hosted by Ngai Tahu. 

07. LILYBEE WRAP

A brand story for 'LilyBee Wrap'. 

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