Matariki (film)

Matariki
New Zealand theatrical release poster
Directed by	Michael Bennett
Screenplay by	Michael Bennett Gavin Strawhan
Story by	Iaheto Ah Hi
Produced by	Fiona Copland
Starring	Sara Wiseman Alix Bushnell Susana Tang Jason Wu
Cinematography	Alun Bollinger
Edited by	John Gilbert
Music by	Don McGlashan
Production company	Filmwork
Distributed by	Arkles Entertainment
Release dates	11 September 2010 (2010-09-11) (TIFF World Premiere) 18 November 2010 (2010-11-18) (New Zealand)
Running time	92 minutes
Country	New Zealand
Language	English

Matariki is a 2010 New Zealand drama film set in Ōtara, South Auckland. The film is told through five interweaving stories all set in the days leading to the rising of Matariki. The film incorporates a variety of languages including English, Māori, Tokelauan, Samoan, and Cantonese. It features an ensemble cast and is the feature debut for actors Susana Tang and Jason Wu. The film was funded by the New Zealand Film Commission.