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They Call Me Wazza

Jonathan Smit

/ New Zealand

/ 2024

/ 9 mins

/ English

World Premiere

The film intimately captures the remarkable journey of Warren Hawke, the lovable 70-year-old surf photographer from New Zealand as he battles with health, cameras and an obsession with surf.

** This short film will be screened before the feature film Habana Shakes **

Director Jonathan Smit was present for Q&A following the in-cinema screenings in Christchurch.

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Film Info

Director: Jonathan Smit

Producer: Jonathan Smit

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Year: 2024

Duration: 9 mins

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