Devil in the Gat

Taniora Heketanga Ormsby

Desperate for his big break, an aspiring musician discovers a forgotten, musical icon at a nightclub who may hold the key to his dreams—but the answers come with a heavy cost.

The Film Makers

Taniora Heketanga Ormsby

Director

Taniora Ormsby, a Māori filmmaker from Auckland, is a South Seas Film School graduate and award-winning writer/director. His 2022 short film MAHARAHARA won multiple awards, while his latest, THE GREAT SOUTH, has earned “Best Student Short Film” honors at several festivals and screened at the New Zealand International Film Festival.

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Producer

Te Kohe Tuhaka (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe) is an acclaimed Māori actor known for his leading roles in Apple TV+’s Chief of War and AMC’s The Dead Lands. His film credits include Mahana, Great White, Koka, and Monster Problems, alongside appearances in Shortland Street, Find Me a Māori Bride, and The Māori Sidesteps. A fluent speaker of te reo Māori, Te Kohe brings cultural depth to his performances across screen and stage.