The Paper Mill
Directed by Nadia Maxwell

Ace of Hearts
Directed by Julie Zhu

Into Darkness
Directed by Prisca Bouchet & Nick Mayow

FRAME

SEASON 2
2021
6 short documentaries
the spinoff x WRESTLER STUDIOS PRODUCTION

A cinematic short documentary series exploring current affairs and contemporary life in Aotearoa.

After Season 1 premiered on The Spinoff website, the initial 7 fillms ignited conversation and were widely shared, leading to the creation of six more films for Season 2.  

Stories include the fight to save New Zealand’s iconic kauri tree from extinction, a small town beset by an environmental nightmare and a behind-the-scenes look at Chlöe Swarbrick’s highly successful 2020 campaign for Auckland Central.

PRODUCED BY
Hannah McOwan

SERIES PRODUCER
Hannah McOwan

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY
Amber Easby, The Spinoff

DIRECTORS
Nadia Maxwell
Harry Wynn
Julie Zhu
Prue Cunningham
Prisca Bouchet & Nick Mayow, Loom Films
Susan Leonard

Made with the support of
NEW ZEALAND ON AIR

Three Ticks Chlöe
Directed by Harry Wynn

Whaea Michelle
Directed by Prue Cunningham

Inez
Directed by Susan Leonard