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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 **

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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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