Flying Fish signs director Sam Kelly
Flying Fish have an exciting new addition to their roster through talented Wellingtonian director Sam Kelly (left).
Says James Moore, EP Flying Fish: “As soon as I saw Sam’s work, I knew he was a talent deserving representation. He has a fantastic natural ability to craft stories whilst producing strong, natural and engaging performances from both experienced actors and fresh unseen talent. That is a great skill. He’s a young Lee Tamahori and I’m very happy he’s made the move to be with us up here in Auckland.”
Kelly studied under the world-renowned coach for directing actors, Judith Weston. His short film Lambs won Best Film and the Audience Award at the 2012 New Zealand International Film Festival, and has been selected in competition at the prestigious Berlinale, Clermont-Ferrand and Melbourne International Film Festivals. Kelly also won Wellington’s 48HOURS competition three consecutive times, and won New Zealand’s Young Filmmaker of the year award.
Kelly’s work combines cinematic imagery with performances that have a strong sense ofc authenticity and human connection.