This month, join us as we sit down with the incredible Ramon Te Wake, a trailblazing storyteller, award-nominated screen director, presenter, and advocate for untold stories. From groundbreaking projects like Takataapui, the world’s first Indigenous queer TV series, to new work that champions the underdog, Ramon shares a creative journey that spans from Dargaville to New York, music tours to powerful documentaries.

What to Expect:

• Ramon discusses his passion for storytelling and how it fuels his life and career.
• An in-depth look at his most impactful projects, including the world-changing Takataapui and other works that challenge societal norms.
• A personal reflection on his journey from Dargaville to New York, his love of music, and his powerful documentaries.

Featured Films:

• Mafusa the Lion King
• Better Man
• Den of Thieves: Pantera
• The Haka Party Incident
• Dahomey

Summer Horror Highlights:

• Nosferatu
• The Wolf Man
• Presence
• Companion

Awards Hopefuls:

• A Real Pain
• A Complete Unknown
• The Brutalist
• Maria

More to Look Forward To:

• Kraven the Hunter
• LOTR: War of the Rohirrim
• All We Imagine as Light
• Sonic 3
• Conclave
• We Live in Time

Best of Streaming Coming Out:

• Squid Game Season 2
• Severance Season 2

Best Storytelling We’ve Seen in 2024:

• Tom and Ramon’s picks for the standout storytelling moments of the year.

It’s an inspiring episode filled with insights into the world of creativity, storytelling, and advocacy. You won’t want to miss this conversation!

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Speakers:

• Tom Augustine – @thaugustine
• Ramon Te Wake – @ramont

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!