June 05, 2018
Waaka-Tibble to oversee Maori film strategy
The New Zealand Film Commission Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga has appointed Karen Waaka-Tibble to the newly-created senior executive position of Pou Whakahaere
She will be responsible for implementing the commission's new Te Rautaki Maori strategy, which includes three new funding initiatives for the production and development of Maori films
Ms Waaka-Tibble is a producer with extensive experience in governance, culture, intellectual property rights, iwi and community organisations as well as active involvement in Maori screen issues.
Chief executive Annabelle Sheehan says this wide-ranging career as well as significant connections in the industry and with government makes her an asset to the commission.
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