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In a world where the gangs have been dismantled but crime has grown faceless, Harmony — a small-town wahine — steps up when no one else will. A coming-of-age superhero story about whakapapa, kinship, and finding strength within.

Lead Roles

• Harmony (15–17, Female, Māori or Māori/Pākehā) — athletic and empathetic teen; light stunt work involved
• Kiri (15–17, Female, Māori/Pākehā) — creative filmmaker; quick thinker, comedic timing
• Anahera (16–18, Female, Māori) — antagonist; leader of the Scott St Scoundrels
• Aunty Tui (35–50, Female, Māori) — guardian and anchor; mixes humour with tough love
• Uncle Haast (35–50, Male, Māori) — neighbour with shady dealings and a hint of supernatural ability

Supporting Roles

Samara, Mr & Mrs Kirk, Kuia, Shopkeeper, Jayden, and Crystal — full character breakdowns available on request.

Timeline

• Lead auditions: Saturday 15 November, in person at Rāngai, 235 Gladstone Rd, Gisborne
• Supporting roles: self-tape submissions close 20 November
• Notifications: 24 November
• Table read: Saturday 29 November
• Shooting: mid-December (dates to be finalised)

The pilot episode is unpaid, with a contracted offer to complete the remaining episodes if funding is successful.

To apply, contact joe@rangai.nz or info@rangai.nz with your name, contact details, birthday, skills, role preferences, and headshots.