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Yani Hapuku

Kia Ora!

Prior to attending Broadcasting School, I felt my expertise and interest lay within technical roles however since beginning this pathway I have discovered that my passion for people and storytelling has led me outside of my initial pursuit. This has allowed me to expand my skill set in several areas, from production management to art directing. Having the opportunity to take on a variety of roles has helped me focus on areas where I excel and embrace a wider skill set.  

The nature and structure of Broadcasting School have also provided me with the opportunity to demonstrate my greatest ability, which is connecting and relating to others. I consider this to be my personal strength when it comes to fostering a productive, dependable, and encouraging work environment. This, in combination with my tenacious work ethic and passion to learn, has given me the ability to seize any opportunity and transform every obstacle into a teaching moment. 

I am currently on a restricted licence and on my way to obtaining my full licence by the end of the year. 

I look forward to hearing from you!

Linkedin: Yani Hapuku

 

Living Dolls: Documentary (Co-Creator)

'Living Dolls' follows Sophia Lee, a local makeup artist, fashion extraordinaire from Christchurch. Sophia dedicates her career to allowing women to redefine what beauty means to them through the expl…

Wolf: Music Video (Producer)

I served as the producer for this music video working with a team of 4 other screen students as well as our talented artist, Josette. 

MetroNews (Field Production Co-Ordinator)

My role in MetroNews was Field Production Co-Ordinator. This role mainly consisted of managing and scheduling the camera operators with journalists for filming. 

I thoroughly enjoyed working within t…

Pure Evil: Short Film (Art Director)

'Pure Evil' is inspired by the true crime case of Dalia Dippolito. I had the pleasure of Art Directing this short film project, which consisted of set, prop and costume design.