Dame Gaylene is an innovative filmmaker. Her 40 year career spans feature films, short and long form documentary, and television series drama. She stands as a unique talent in the landscape of New Zealand film.
Many of her films have enjoyed international critical and commercial success, while captivating audiences at home.
“I believe that the basic responsibility of New Zealand filmmakers is to make films principally for the New Zealand audience. If we don’t, no-one else will.”