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Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Actor, Director, Producer

Born December 18, 1972 in Raetihi, New Zealand

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Biography

Julian Arahanga, a respected actor, director, and producer from New Zealand of Whanganui and Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga heritage, is celebrated for storytelling that highlights Maori culture and the complexities of human experience.

He gained international recognition through his role as Nig Heke in the seminal film Once Were Warriors (1994), establishing himself as one of Aotearoa's most compelling screen actors. His career is marked by powerful performances in film and television, often delving into themes of identity, resilience, and community.

As a director and producer, Arahanga has become a prominent voice in indigenous storytelling. Through his production company, Awa Films, he created and produced the acclaimed documentary series Songs from the Inside (2012), which introduced music and creativity into New Zealand prisons. His recent projects include The Stolen Children of Aotearoa (2024), a poignant examination of state care and its effects on Maori, and Mana Moana Mana Tangata (2023), a detailed documentary on Maori fishing rights and the fight for tino rangatiratanga over Aotearoa’s waters.

In addition to his screen work, Arahanga mentors emerging Maori talent and champions indigenous voices, making him a significant figure in New Zealand’s creative community.

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Filmography

Actor

18

Type

Year

Sonny, My Older Brother Short Film2012Dad

Mokopuna Short Film2009Dad

Eagle vs Shark Poster

Eagle vs Shark Feature Film2007Fight Extra

The Ferryman Poster

The Ferryman Feature Film2007Zane

Mirage Short Film2006Husband

The Matrix: Path of Neo Poster

The Matrix: Path of Neo Video Game2005Apoc

Forbidden Fury Short Film2004Good Cop

Fracture Poster

Fracture Feature Film2004Detective Harawira

Toy Boy Short Film2004Angelo

The Lost World Poster

The Lost World TV Series1999Pintario

The Matrix Poster

The Matrix Feature Film1999Apoc

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Poster

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Feature Film1999Nig Heke

Broken English Poster

Broken English Feature Film1996Eddie

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Poster

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys TV Series1995Cassius

Once Were Warriors Poster

Once Were Warriors Feature Film1994Nig Heke

Old Scores Poster

Old Scores Feature Film1991

American Experience Poster

American Experience Mini-Series19881 episode, 2013

The Makutu on Mrs Jones Short Film1983Tawhai Bennett

Director

7

Type

Year

Colonial Combat Poster

Colonial Combat TV Series2019

Takes A Village TV Series2018

Tongue Tied Poster

Tongue Tied TV Series2018

Beyond the Battalion Poster

Beyond the Battalion Documentary2017

Songs from the Inside Poster

Songs from the Inside TV Series2012

Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story Documentary2008

Colonial Combat 2 Poster

Colonial Combat 2 TV Series

Producer

13

Type

Year

Koka Feature Film2025

River of Freedom Poster

River of Freedom Feature Film2023

Wash Day Poster

Wash Day Short Film2021

Zero Short Film2021

Purea Short Film2020

Colonial Combat Poster

Colonial Combat TV Series2019

Hinekura Poster

Hinekura Short Film2019

Beyond the Battalion Poster

Beyond the Battalion Documentary2017

Laundry Short Film2017

Misimpressions Poster

Misimpressions Short Film2017

Run It Straight Short Film2016

Songs from the Inside Poster

Songs from the Inside TV Series2012

Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story Documentary2008

Writer

3

Type

Year

Colonial Combat Poster

Colonial Combat TV Series2019

Beyond the Battalion Poster

Beyond the Battalion Documentary2017

Turangaarere: The John Pohe Story Documentary2008

Other Crew

3

Type

Year

Eagle vs Shark Poster

Eagle vs Shark Feature Film2007

Two Cars, One Night Poster

Two Cars, One Night Short Film2003

Mysterious Island Poster

Mysterious Island TV Series1995

2nd Unit / Asst Director

2

Hinekura Poster

Hinekura Short Film2019

Hawaikii Poster

Hawaikii Short Film2006

Camera and Electrical Department

1

A Hero's Climb Poster

A Hero's Climb Feature Film1997

Cinematographer

1

Pixie: The Voice of Blue Smoke TV Movie2020

Music Department

1

Two Cars, One Night Poster

Two Cars, One Night Short Film2003

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