Point of View - Episode 4: "Storytelling: A Fire That Fuels Life" with Ramon Te Wake

This month on 'Point of View', join Tom Augustine as he chats with the incredible Ramon Te Wake, a trailblazing storyteller, award-nominated screen director, presenter, and advocate for untold stories. From the groundbreaking project Takataapui, the world’s first Indigenous queer TV series, to the thought-provoking documentary Trans & Pregnant, Ramon shares a creative journey that spans from Dargaville to New York.

What to Expect:

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