Acclaimed director joins Film Construction

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Film Construction is bringing an “exciting” new voice to the New Zealand market – Sydney-based director and photographer Michele Aboud’s work displays power, tenderness, and restraint.

Working in New York, Paris, London, and Sydney, Aboud has photographed famous faces – Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Baz Lurhmann and Debbie Harry among them.

Film Construction Auckland executive producer Belinda Bradley said: “Michele’s work is impressive across the different realms of portraiture, advertising, beauty, and fashion.

“Her film work expresses an extraordinary assurance and spirit. Her short documentary work is original, fresh, and ever so entertaining.

“We are excited to introduce Michele to the NZ market, and celebrate reconnecting the flow of talent between NZ and Australia as our borders reopen.”

“We are excited to introduce Michele to the New Zealand market, and a celebration of reconnecting the flow of talent between NZ and Australia as our borders reopen.

Directing was a natural progression for Michele – an extension of her ability to tell stories in still images.

“New York was a stellar place for a person who thrives around people. During this time, Michele developed her affinity for telling a wide range of stories. Compelling characters and stories are expressed with a fresh eye.”

Michele Aboud  said: “Living and working in NYC brought out a curiosity in me about the human story.”

• View her work here

About Film Construction
We cultivate fresh thinking filmmakers where craft leads first. A production house that sits on a green hill and collects its own rainwater.

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