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Kāinga Tupu (FESTIVAL ONLY)

Kāinga Tupu (FESTIVAL ONLY)

Kāinga Tupu follows a story of New Zealand’s critically endangered night parrot, the Kākāpō.
  • Short
  • Suitable for all ages
  • US
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SYNOPSIS

Kāinga Tupu (“Homeland”) is a 2D hand-drawn film that brings attention to New Zealand’s endangered forest parrot, the Kākāpō. This story follows the bird as he explores his home. But, something doesn’t seem right. Noises and lights in the distance seem to be coming faster and faster. The forest monsters approach…

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER

Kā’eo (“Kah-aye-oh”) Luke graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a BFA in animation May 2025. He was the first student to graduate from LCAD with two senior thesis films. Following graduation, he is currently working as a media technician for the National Park Service. His passion for conservation and the natural world has shaped a love for creation.
Kāinga Tupu (FESTIVAL ONLY)

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Ecoflix is jointly owned by The Ecoflix Foundation US and The Ecoflix Foundation UK. Ecoflix Foundation US is a registered 501(c)(3) in the United States of America. 501(c)(3): C2568417. Registered address: 24730 Long Valley Road, Hidden Hills, LA, CA 91302 USA Ecoflix Foundation UK is a registered charity (number 1200441). Registered address: Aston House, Redburn Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 1NB