Kāinga Tupu WCFF 2025
Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2025
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2m 26s
Kāinga Tupu ("Homeland") is a 2D hand-drawn film that brings attention to New Zealand’s endangered forest parrot, the Kākāpō. This story follows the bird as he explores his home. But, something doesn't seem right. Noises and lights in the distance seem to be coming faster and faster. The forest monsters approach...
Film maker Kā'eo ("Kah-aye-oh") Luke graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a BFA in animation May 2025. He was the first student to graduate from LCAD with two senior thesis films. Following graduation, he is currently working as a media technician for the National Park Service. His passion for conservation and the natural world has shaped a love for creation.
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