Film Construction enlists Savage director

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Film Construction has welcomed director Sam Kelly – who shot New Zealand feature film Savage in 2019 – to its team.

FC executive producer Belinda Bradley said: “Sam, a skilled performance director, has impressed the NZ film industry with his ability to capture emotion and create authentic cinematic characters.”

Savage opened at #1 at the New Zealand box office and is one of the top 20 highest-grossing films locally. In addition, his short film Lambs has screened in competition at the Berlinale, Clermont Ferrand, Melbourne, and Uppsala international film festivals.

Belinda Bradley: “As winner of the SPADA Young Filmmaker of the Year award and graduate of the renowned Judith Weston’s Directing Actors workshop, Sam brings an impressive portfolio of work to Film Construction.

“He has worked with a diverse range of clients, including ANZ, DOC, Ford, Massey University, Telecom, and Unicef, to name a few.”

“He has worked with a diverse range of clients, including ANZ, DOC, Ford, Massey University, Telecom, and Unicef, to name a few. His passion for pushing boundaries and his drive to innovate ensure that every project he works on will leave a lasting impression.

“Now, more than ever, creating relatable screen characters is important. Sam has that skill, and his reel is jam-packed with authentic and captivating performances.

“Not only is he an incredibly talented and creative filmmaker, but he’s also someone we genuinely love having around. We’re thrilled to welcome him to our team.

“With Sam on board, we’re excited to see what fresh ideas and innovative approaches he’ll bring to our projects.”

• nzfilm.co.nz/films/savage
• filmconstruction.com/sam-kelly

About Film Construction
Film Construction is a leading media production company based in New Zealand. Established in 1993, the company has won numerous awards and has worked with a wide range of local and international clients.

• filmconstruction.com