Directing
Mīria George
Known for
Directing
Credits
6 titles
Mīria's storytelling journey began on the stage with her first play, the award-winning Oho Ake, which premiered in Wellington through Tawata Productions. She subsequently made her international playwriting debut, expanding her celebrated stage repertoire to include works such as and what remains, Urban Hymns, Sunset Road, and The Vultures. Moving her literary practice into print, Mīria is also a published poet who released her debut collection, The Wet Season, through Wai-te-ata Press. Mīria later made film history as a writer and director for the landmark portmanteau feature film VAI. Premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival, VAI was the first feature film written, directed, an…
Known for
7.2Eight connecting moments of seemingly different lives thread together Vai’s journey of empowerment through culture over her lifetime. Beautifully shot over seven Pacific countries, and played by a different indigenous actress in each place, Vai links together a story of family, culture, and at times, isolation. A delicate exploration into the meaning of growth, adaptation, and most notably, a connection to water and home.
Vai
2019
NROpens Looks is a short film told in English and Cook Islands Māori. A story of love, redemption and basketball.
Open Looks
2025
NRSisters Tia and Ina are far from home. Tia is steadfast and protective of free-spirited Ina. Tia is focused on each labouring job ahead of them. Phone calls home to their family a reminder of why they must continue. Ina is wild, carefree, her spirit only slightly dampened by the push and focus of Tia.
fire in the water, fire in the sky
2021
Behind the camera
7.2Eight connecting moments of seemingly different lives thread together Vai’s journey of empowerment through culture over her lifetime. Beautifully shot over seven Pacific countries, and played by a different indigenous actress in each place, Vai links together a story of family, culture, and at times, isolation. A delicate exploration into the meaning of growth, adaptation, and most notably, a connection to water and home.
Vai
2019
7.2Eight connecting moments of seemingly different lives thread together Vai’s journey of empowerment through culture over her lifetime. Beautifully shot over seven Pacific countries, and played by a different indigenous actress in each place, Vai links together a story of family, culture, and at times, isolation. A delicate exploration into the meaning of growth, adaptation, and most notably, a connection to water and home.
Vai
2019
NROpens Looks is a short film told in English and Cook Islands Māori. A story of love, redemption and basketball.
Open Looks
2025
NROpens Looks is a short film told in English and Cook Islands Māori. A story of love, redemption and basketball.
Open Looks
2025
NRSisters Tia and Ina are far from home. Tia is steadfast and protective of free-spirited Ina. Tia is focused on each labouring job ahead of them. Phone calls home to their family a reminder of why they must continue. Ina is wild, carefree, her spirit only slightly dampened by the push and focus of Tia.
fire in the water, fire in the sky
2021
NRSisters Tia and Ina are far from home. Tia is steadfast and protective of free-spirited Ina. Tia is focused on each labouring job ahead of them. Phone calls home to their family a reminder of why they must continue. Ina is wild, carefree, her spirit only slightly dampened by the push and focus of Tia.
fire in the water, fire in the sky
2021