Cinema has a rich history in Auckland. The first kiriata (film) ever shot in Auckland was made by WH Bartlett in 1898. He captured a band playing at the opening of the Auckland Industrial and Mining Exhibition. Auckland has been on screen ever since.

The theatre space in Taku Tāmaki – Auckland Stories features a series of tales as told by some very imaginative Auckland school children. Kids from all over Auckland were asked:

“If you could make a film set in Auckland what would it be about?”

Four of their stories were turned into films thanks to EXIT Films. Check out the full project below:

Meet the four young storytellers

Adventures on Waiheke

Name:

Abigail

Age:

10

School:

Newmarket Primary

Suburb:

Remuera

Favourite place in Auckland:

The Museum

Favourite food:

Pasta

Wish for a future Auckland:

Hoverboards

Biscuit Competing!

Name:

Monty

Age:

10

School:

Newmarket Primary

Suburb:

Grafton 

Favourite place in Auckland:

The Domain and the Museum

Favourite food to eat:

Pizza

Wish for a future Auckland:

Flying saucers and people with lasers

Magical Land in Nowhere

Name:

Novak

Age:

8 ½

School:

Milford School

Suburb:

Sunny Nook

Favourite place in Auckland:

The Zoo

Favourite food:

Serbian pie

Wish for a future Auckland:

I’d like to see more buildings and less pollution

Treasures of Tāmaki

Name:

Evie

Age:

10

School:

Churchill Park School

Suburb:

Glendowie

Favourite place in Auckland:

Saint Heliers Beach

Favourite food:

Dumplings

Wish for a future Auckland:

Lots of trees and less rain

Now it's your turn

Thanks to all the kids who shared their stories with us!

Share yours at #AucklandStories.