FIND YOUR VOICE Shorething Films in association with Indefatigable Pictures is pleased to announce Find Your Voice, a new Australian/New Zealand feature film starring Academy Award nominee KEISHA CASTLE-HUGHES (Whale Rider, Game of Thrones) and ADAM SAUNDERS (Blue Water High, Home and Away).

“We wanted to tell an uplifting story that families could come together and watch” says star Adam Saunders. “Too often locally produced films deal with dark subject matter—for us we really wanted to focus on the positivity of life!” Find Your Voice is a celebration of family and culture through one young man’s spiritual odyssey in search of true purpose and place in today’s world.

 The film follows Elvis “E” Pineaha, a Sydney Maori and musician, who like many young adults has lost sight of who he really is, and what really counts. After winning the lottery, E decides to journey back to New Zealand to find himself.

 Starting his journey of self-discovery in Auckland, E meets the captivating Grace “PRINCESS” Rangataua, played by Academy Award nominee and Game of Thrones cast member Keisha Castle-Hughes, and immediately puts her off with his brash manner, but it isn't long until sparks start to fly.

 With the assistance of his family, friends and community, E learns to overcome the temptations of the “instant gratification” culture and discovers who he really is.

Find Your Voice features an exciting ensemble cast of film and music veterans including music legends Tama Lundon of Herbs, Ian Moss of Cold Chisel and the first-ever Maori winner of New Zealand’s Next Top Model, Danielle Hayes.

Find Your Voice is currently in post-production and the filmmakers have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help raise funds to finish this uplifting film. Among the incredible selection of perks for contributing is a private concert from Tama Lundon.

 Please visit www.facebook.com/findyourvoicemovie for more information and to view the crowdfunding pitch video.

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For more information, images and interviews please contact:

Steve Jaggi

Executive Producer

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e. steve@indefatigablepictures.com

About Adam Saunders

Having already had a career in Australian TV (Blue Water High, Home and Away, Creature Features) this is Saunders’ first lead role in a feature film. Find Your Voice is very close to Adam’s heart as much of the story is based around his own experience as an Australian Maori.

About Keisha Castle-Hughes

Keisha is an Australian born New Zealand actress who rose to prominence for playing Paikea “Pai” Apirana in the film Whale Rider. Keisha has had an illustrious career in film over the years. Her role in Find Your Voice finds her exploring her own Maori heritage once again.

About the Director

Chris Herd has enjoyed a colourful 25 years of film and television experience across 3 continents including working with the BBC, National Geographic and ABC, where he met Adam Saunders. Find Your Voice is Chris’ directorial debut.

FIND YOUR VOICE

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