Top Cinematographer signs on

Fred Renata (Photo by Emma Badeia)

One of New Zealand’s most experienced cinematographers, Fred Renata, will be behind the camera for Every Little Thing. “Fred has a great eye for a beautiful picture,” says director John Harris, “and he’s excited by the creative challenge of filming the tiny creatures that feature in the story.”

Fred will be supported by a production team with years of experience in film and television – including line producer Janet McIver and art director Emily Harris.

• Director of Photography: Fred Renata. Fred’s film and television work as cinematographer has included Mt Zion, Street Legal, Magik and Rose, The Russians are coming, Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Doves of War, Orange Roughies and Fracture.

• Line Producer: Janet McIver. Janet’s credits as line producer include Matariki, The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell, Jubilee and Broken English. She has been production manager on Power Rangers, Whale Rider, Once were Warriors, An Angel at my Table, and Came a hot Friday.

• Designer/art director: Emily Harris. Emily worked on the telefeature Piece of my Heart, and many of New Zealand’s best known TV series including Go Girls, Being Eve, Pet Detectives, Mercy Peak, Nothing Trivial, Agent Anna, Maddigans’ Quest and The Cult.