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Gaylene Barnes

Born in Invercargill, New Zealand. Currently living in Christchurch. Download PDF Bio

gaylene@raynbird.com
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DIRECTOR / PRODUCER

Seven Rivers Walking - Feature Documentary	2017
An intimate portrayal of the struggles around water in Canterbury. Premiered at the NZIFF 2017 to a capacity audience at the Lady Isaac Theatre Royal (800+)
Hikoi for the Waikirirkiri - Short Documentary	2016
Over four days in September 2016, a passionate group of local residents walked the length of the Selwyn Waikirikiri River, from Whitecliffs to Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere. The Selwyn Waikirikiri River is one of New Zealand’s most polluted waterways, according to a recent survey. These people are walking for change, they walk to raise awareness about the poor health of this river.
The Mobile Meat Processing Unit - Short Film	2012
Mary and her lamb Snowy's encounter with a high-tech meat processing truck on their idyllic family farm. A story about greed and sacrifice.
Coasters - 10 x 1/2 hr Television Lifestyle	2010-11
Steve Logan travel's the coasts of New Zealand and talks to the people who live and work there. [Post-production Director]
The Grand Plan - 3 x 1 hr Television Lifestyle	2010-12
Four restaurantuers take on the challenge of renovating a heritage building into a top class restaurant, but get more than they bargained for when it is seriously damaged by two major earthquakes.
NZ Stories - Television Short Documentary x 1	2011
IThe Midwife Man - a story about South Island's sole male midwife.
Earth Whisperers - Feature Documentary	2008
Directed five participants in the field. Editor
Million Dollar Tumour (Field Director)	2007
Dave Bowman's struggle to get the drugs he needs to fight his brain tumour.
Hunger for the Wild - Hare	2007
Steve Logan and Al Brown wander the hills of the Awatere valley in search of the tasty hare to make meatballs. (Top rated show that week.)
Beautiful Inside and Out - Documentary	2004
Three women struggling with an eating disorder and the help they receive through Princess Margaret Hospital in Christchurch. A tragic story about a serious illness that contributed to the death of one of the young women.
The World at my Fingertips - Documentary	2004
A high-tech Sensory Room in Christchurch offers hope for children with autism and other sensory disabilities.
Wannabes - Music Videos	2002-5
Talented teenagers star in their own music video, in a pop talent quest.
Mothers Day - Short Film	2005
Short Thriller Film about a grieving mothers vengeful retribution. What do we do with rage?
The Holes of History - Short Film	2001
A short experimental piece about the lost spaces of time...

EDITOR

Christchurch Dilemmas – Web Documentary series x 30	2016
Visit chch.dilemmas.co.nz
Hautu - Feature Drama	2016
A stage play about a peacemaker.
The Art of Recovery - Feature Documentary	2015
Editor. Rising from the ruins of Christchurch, a dynamic group of innovators is bringing creative heart back to the streets of the city.
East to East - Feature Documentary	2016
Four young folk from Aranui take on the Coast to Coast challenge.
NZ Stories - The Midwife Man	2011
A male midwife and his clients tell their story.
Christchurch International Airport Installation	2010
6 massive screens with a simultaneous edit across all screens play in an 8 minute loop for 24 hours. Filmed in 4K.
Coasters - Television Lifestyle x 7 Eps	2010
Al Brown travels the coastline of New Zealand meeting great characters with great stories.
Pounamu - Documentary	2010
The story of New Zealand greenstone.
Hunger for the Wild - Television Lifestyle x 24 eps	2005-8
Two great chefs, wild food and plenty of adventure. [Winner 'Best Lifestyle Series' NZ Film and Television Awards]
Barefoot Cinema - Documentary	2008
Alun Bolllinger - his art, his film and his special life in Reefton. [Winner Best Directing Documentary NZ Film Awards] NZ
Earth Whisperers Papatuanuku - Documentary	2008
A feature documentary about ten environmentalists.
He Oranga, He Oranga Healing Journeys - Documentary	2007
A feature documentary about eleven cancer surivors.
Tau Te Mauri / Breath of Peace - Documentary	2005
A feature documentary about eight New Zealand peace-makers.
Out of Sight / Out of Mind - Documentary	2004
A one hour documentary following the story of Norm Madden who was incarcerated at the age of six in Templeton Hospital in the 30's, and his fight fro justice. "They saved the best til last with last night's documentary..." JANE BOWRON DOMINION POST - 23 12 04 (Nominated for "Best Editing - Documentary" at the NZ Screen Awards 2005.)
When Sharks Attack - Documentary	2005
Forensic evidence of shark attacks are presented in this one hour doco for BSkyB in the UK.
The Waimate Conspiracy - Promo	2004
Drama/doco about a small South Island township facing their history.
Inside Out x 8	2004
Several half-hour episodes on disabilities for TVONE,
Good Old Sex - Documentary	2003
All about sex over 60...
jessie.com x 12	2001/3
Childrens comedy proramme about a teenager and her slightly off-the-wall family.
Open Doors x 8	1996
Several half-hour community driven episodes for TV3
Child Cancer	1996
About several children with cancer and how they and their families cope.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Kaitangata Twitch by Margaret Mahy	2009
On-Set Art Director
Yellow Pages	2005
TVC Art Director - AK
New World	2004
TVC Art Director - ORLY's
Meet Me in Miama	2003
Feature Film Production Designer - Palm Tree Productions
Scarfies	1998
Feature Film Production Designer - Nightmare Productions (Nominated for "Best Production Designer" in the 2000 Nokia NZ Film Awards)
Signing Off	1994
Short Film Production Designer - Nightmare Productions
The Bads - Music Video	2004
Art Director - Shuriken: Driftwood stage on the beach