Otago Filmmakers Win At National Awards
Emerging Dunedin-based film production company Splashroom Media (Splashroom Ltd) took out a major award on Thursday
night in Wellington at the Ministry for the Environment’s prestigious Green Ribbon Awards. The award, presented by Hon
Dr Nick Smith for ‘Media and the Environment’ recognised Splashroom’s outstanding contribution to the environment
through film production and social innovation.
Through completing their Masters in Science Communication and Natural History Filmmaking, Splashroom’s crew has produced
a variety of award-winning films, premiered them nationwide, and collaborated on two large-scale community action
festivals. After only operating full time since the start of the year, “the award came at a huge surprise – it’s an
awesome opportunity to connect with other business and organisations all leading environment focused innovation around
New Zealand” – Guy Ryan, Managing Director. Operating out of Otago University’s Centre for Innovation, Splashroom has a
vision to become New Zealand’s leading producer of solution-focused films that inspire action ¬– helping to solve 21st
century social and environmental challenges.
Despite the many challenges of running a start-up company, Ryan says “so far the journey’s been really exciting and
we’ve had a lot of support.” Splashroom is producing films for a diverse range of clients spanning industry, NGO’s and
government – one of which, recently took them to Nepal – “we’re working with Caritas Aotearoa to produce an educational
film for New Zealand secondary schools to learn about how a rural Nepalese community is dealing with challenges of
climate change.” www.splashroom.co.nz
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