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Piki Films

Piki Films

New Zealand film production company

Piki Films is a New Zealand film and video production and distributing company based in Auckland.[1] Piki Films is known for producing Jojo Rabbit, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Breaker Upperers, Baby Done, and Red, White & Brass.[2][3][4][5] The name "Piki" means "jump" or "climb over" in the Māori language.[6][7]

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History

Piki Films was founded by the Oscar-nominated filmmakers Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal.[8]

In September 2019, Jojo Rabbit won the festival's audience award at the Toronto International Film Festival[9] and earned six nominations at the 92nd Oscars in 2020.[10][11][12]

Productions

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References

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    "Piki Films Limited - business information". www.bizdb.co.nz. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    "Meet the female Kiwi comedy duo killing rom-com cliches in Netflix's 'The Breaker Upperers'". Los Angeles Times. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    Lewis, Maria (2 April 2018). "Coco Solid: meet the hip-hop artist – and protege of Taika Waititi". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    "The Breaker Upperers: The Kiwi comedy breaking new ground for female-led film-making". Stuff. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    "Boston Film Festival". www.bostonfilmfestival.org. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    "Piki Films Launched – Fumes". fumes.tv. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    "In 'Jojo Rabbit,' Waititi attempts his boldest balancing act". AP NEWS. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    Young, Katy (22 April 2016). "New Zealand Film Commission hires Leanne Saunders". Screen. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    Salisbury, Mark (3 January 2020). "How Taika Waititi made 'Jojo Rabbit': "He didn't wait for anyone to give him permission"". Screen. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    "Oscar Nominations: 'Joker' Tops List With 11 Noms; '1917', 'Irishman', 'Hollywood' Nab 10 Apiece". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    "Academy Awards: Joker Leads the Pack as Oscar Season Begins in Earnest". Studio Daily. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    Graham-McLay, Charlotte (14 January 2020). "Taika Waititi says Jojo Rabbit's six Oscar nominations vindicate risks of making 'divisive' film". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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    Tartaglione, Nancy (4 March 2019). "Taika Waititi Exec Producing 'Baby, Done'; Comedy Stars Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis". Deadline. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  14. [14]
    "Rose Matafeo and Matthew Lewis to Star in New Piki Films Comedy Baby,Done". New Zealand Film Commission. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  15. [15]
    "The secrets to film making success: Be loud, distinct and get a job with your mates". Stuff. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.


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