Kuia: For Those Who Come After

Kelsey Chapman (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi) is an Auckland-based director and producer. Alongside her role at NZME, she runs Procrastination Productions, producing music videos and visual content. Her short films received recognition at the WRPN International Film Festival in 2023. Passionate about collaboration and community, Kelsey has built a trusted network of around 40 crew members and is working towards transitioning into filmmaking full-time.

Te Wakahuia Brioni Bernard (Ngāti Rangi, Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi) is a documentary producer and director with over 15 years of experience in Māori-led storytelling. Guided by whakapapa and whānau, her mahi honours kaumātua kōrero and champions wāhine Māori telling their own stories. As producer and mentor on Kuia, she supports director Kelsey Chapman in exploring identity, belonging and cultural reconnection through film.