6.2
Movie
Directing
Curtis Vowell
- Birthplace
- Cook Islands
- Credits
- 13 titles
Biography
Curtis Vowell is a Cook Island Maori director who has worked in the New Zealand film industry for the last 20 years. His debut feature film Fantail (2013) was nominated for 8 New Zealand Film Awards and was invited to have its international premiere at Rotterdam International Film Festival. The film was also selected for the Melbourne International Film Festival, winning a People’s Choice award. His second feature film Baby Done (2020) with Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal’s Piki Films stars Rose Matafeo and Matthew Lewis. Since 2020 Curtis has been directing NZ hospital drama Shortland Street.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 6
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Krampus Film | DHL Man |
| 2011 | The Almighty Johnsons TV | Bevan (2 ep) |
| 2010 | Spies and Lies Film | Police Officer 1 |
| 2009 | The Cult TV | Marcus (2 ep) |
| 2008 | Legend of the Seeker TV | Mattis (1 ep) |
| 2008 | The Jaquie Brown Diaries TV | Cameraman (2 ep) |
Crew credits 7
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Workmates Film | Director |
| 2024 | Seize Them! Film | Director |
| 2021 | The Outlaws TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2020 | Baby Done Film | Director |
| 2017 | Human Traces Film | Thanks |
| 2017 | Grow Joe Film | Director |
| 2013 | Fantail Film | Director |