Mike Hohaia

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After studying Film and Television Production at the Avalon Education Centre in 1999, myself and another student Gary Davies formed Fonetik Films Ltd.

About

After studying Film and Television Production at the Avalon Education Centre in 1999, myself and another student Gary Davies formed Fonetik Films Ltd. Over the next decade I produced a number of no/low-budget projects including a Digital Feature Film, Short Films and Corporate and Web Media Projects.

After an extended hiatus as an award-winning Chocolatier, I re-entered the filmmaking space in 2024, receiving an inaugural Sawmill Summer Grant from Sawmill Studios in conjunction with Screen Marlborough for my short film script ‘Drop’. Completed in June 2024, Drop has received recognition and awards from Film Festivals around the world.

  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

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Projects · 3

Official Selection - Random Directions Film Festival 2026

Currently being entered into film festivals

The Chip - Short Film
  • Film Producer
  • Screenwriter

Awards:
Best Animation / Best Sound / Best VFX - Top of the South Film Festival (NZ).
Best Animation - Halloween Horror Fest (UK).
Best Sound - Independent Horror Film Awards (UK).

Nominations:
Best Experimental Entry - The Vision Feast 2024 (NZ)
Horror Film Awards 2024 (UK)
Best Original Concept / Best Atmosphere - Independent Horror Film Awards (UK).

Festivals:
Multiple Festivals worldwide.

Drop - Award Winning Short Film
  • Actor
  • Film Director
  • Film Producer
  • +1

Work experience

Writer/Director/Producer/Editor/Actor · SupaReel Media - Self-EmployedJan 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 11 mos

Freelance filmmaker working on various film projects since 2008. Responsibilities include script writing, producing, directing and editing. Also available as an actor and voice over artist. Notable projects includes 'Drop ', a multiple award-winning short film which has played in film festivals across the world. Most recent short film, 'The Chip', is currently being entered into film festivals.

Education

Diploma in Film and Television Production · Avalon Education Centre1999

Certifications and awards

Drop: Best Animation / Best Sound / Best VFX - Top of the South Film Festival (NZ). Best Animation - Halloween Horror Fest (UK). Best Sound - Independent Horror Film Awards (UK).2025 – 2026

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