I’m an independent filmmaker and video contractor based in Wellington, NZ, specializing in directing, producing, and screenwriting. I lead and contribute across writing, directing, producing, editing, and VFX for a range of short, documentary, and commercial projects. My work has been selected for competition at international and domestic festivals, including being a finalist at the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival and NZ Web Fest, and I’ve won awards for Best Acting and Social Impact. I’m currently producing independent projects under Peketa Night and contracting commercial videography, including an independent feature in pre-production. I’m a flexible collaborator who thrives in creative environments, passionate about storytelling, social impact, and community-oriented projects. I value clear communication, collaboration, and delivering projects that resonate with audiences while maintaining a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to filmmaking.

Thomas Stewardson

I’m an independent filmmaker and video contractor based in Wellington, NZ, specializing in directing, producing, and screenwriting. I lead and contribute across writing, directing, producing, editing, and VFX for a range of short, documentary, and commercial projects. My work has been selected for competition at international and domestic festivals, including being a finalist at the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival and NZ Web Fest, and I’ve won awards for Best Acting and Social Impact. I’m currently producing independent projects under Peketa Night and contracting commercial videography, including an independent feature in pre-production. I’m a flexible collaborator who thrives in creative environments, passionate about storytelling, social impact, and community-oriented projects. I value clear communication, collaboration, and delivering projects that resonate with audiences while maintaining a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to filmmaking.

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I’m an independent filmmaker and video contractor based in Wellington, NZ, specializing in directing, producing, and screenwriting. I lead and contribute across writing, directing, producing, editing, and VFX for a range of short, documentary, and commercial projects. My work has been selected for competition at international and domestic festivals, including being a finalist at the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival and NZ Web Fest, and I’ve won awards for Best Acting and Social Impact. I’m currently producing independent projects under Peketa Night and contracting commercial videography, including an independent feature in pre-production.

I’m a flexible collaborator who thrives in creative environments, passionate about storytelling, social impact, and community-oriented projects. I value clear communication, collaboration, and delivering projects that resonate with audiences while maintaining a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to filmmaking.

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English
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Education

Master of Fine Arts at Victoria University of Wellington
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Film at Victoria University of Wellington
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2022

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services