For us, business isn't just about dollars and the fiscal bottom line. Being involved in the growth of our Whanganui community, giving our time, expertise and perspective, where and when we can, is a vital part of our work.
We provide pro-bono and discounted services to charities and our community on a regular basis.
Being involved in our community and with a wide range of other people allows us to continue our own learning, to try things out with the support of others, and develop stronger relationships. All of this is not only important for our business, but for us as individuals.
CINEMA & Coworking space
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Confluence a social enterprise which is owned and run by Double Farley as a art-house or boutique cinema and successful co-working space in the heart of Whanganui.
Confluence Cinema screens films twice weekly with Thoughtful Thursdays, specialising in showcasing cinematic documentary films, and Fulfilling Fridays which brings world-cinema to our Whanganui audience. Often screening local premieres, filmmaker hosted evenings, and regular fundraisers for local organisations or charities. Confluence co-working brings together a great group of like-minded sole-traders, remote employees, and small businesses, to work alongside each other in a social space. Instilling a sense of workplace and community for those who often work alone at home. |
Documentary filmmaking
Our skills in producing digital video and film material for education markets are frequently called upon. As a company we also value the art of storytelling to a general audience. Stories about our community, history, and hidden aspects of our young nation are important to capture and tell for future generations.
So much in New Zealand remains unique to the rest of the world, although this is slowly changing. Previous generations captured New Zealand stories through news film reels which often broadened out into mini documentary features, but all were enjoyed by cinema audiences.
Occasionally we are able to take the time needed to continue capturing those stories for cinema audiences to enjoy.
Here are a few of the films we are working on or have produced and released recently.
So much in New Zealand remains unique to the rest of the world, although this is slowly changing. Previous generations captured New Zealand stories through news film reels which often broadened out into mini documentary features, but all were enjoyed by cinema audiences.
Occasionally we are able to take the time needed to continue capturing those stories for cinema audiences to enjoy.
Here are a few of the films we are working on or have produced and released recently.
Sarjeant Gallery REDEVELOPMENT (2019- ongoing)
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We're delighted to be working with a diverse range of subject matter experts and gallery staff to capture short documentaries as the work progresses on the multi-million dollar Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment project.
Each video is produced in conjunction with social media staff and writers connected to the gallery, and published in the New Zealand Herald & Whanganui Chronicle on a regular basis.
Click on any of the thumbnails here to be taken to the Sarjeant's video showcase page to view our work.
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Plastic surgeons (2019)
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Keith and Faith work together at home to painstakingly reconstruct people's precious plastic dolls and soft toys. Sharing their Doll's Hospital secrets and stories of restoring toys who have succumb to old age, dog attack, or simply being overly loved.
This film was shot in December 2018 and screened to a premiere cinema audience, including Q&A with the Doll's Hospital owners at Confluence cinema in May 2019. You can now watch it in full for free at: www.vimeo.com/doublefarley/plastic-surgeons |
Making WAVES (2019)
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A small team helps in the fight against a huge potential problem. Athol Steward and his family get into the ocean to keep the miners out, and in doing so discover that its richness and beauty are beyond compare. Making Waves screened twice to sold out audiences in May 2019.
Thanks to a fantastic review in the local paper (reproduced below) it was also picked up by Greenpeace NZ ocean group, who helped with a tour of screenings held around NZ in 2019. In April 2020 another milestone in the legal battle was met and to coincide we released the full version of the Making Waves for free online viewing here: www.vimeo.com/doublefarley/making-waves |
Whanganui Chronicle story about the film by Teresa Grant, May 2019. Reproduced here under fair dealing for review.
A Home In This World (2018)
Working with director Juanita Deely, Double Farley produced this fascinating insight into the life of Robin Hyde as told by her son Derek.
This short documentary was selected for the prestigious DocEdge festival in 2018 and screened as part of their NZ showcase of films, including Q&A's afterwards with the director and star of the film.
Since the DocEdge premiere it screened at the Auckland GoingWest festival in 2018, and has so far screened twice at Confluence in 2018 and 2019. Further screenings are planned, plus the trailer is viewable by clicking on the image above.
This short documentary was selected for the prestigious DocEdge festival in 2018 and screened as part of their NZ showcase of films, including Q&A's afterwards with the director and star of the film.
Since the DocEdge premiere it screened at the Auckland GoingWest festival in 2018, and has so far screened twice at Confluence in 2018 and 2019. Further screenings are planned, plus the trailer is viewable by clicking on the image above.
Whanganui Chronicle story about the film by Liz Wylie, September 2018. Reproduced here under fair dealing for review.
Set In Stone (2017)
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Memories of loss and sacrifice are set in stone monuments throughout the country. Each one creating a public place to gather and remember those we've lost in war and to cherish the peace we have that they once longed for.
But as generations of tears, wind and rain are absorbed by the stones, a new war begins. Slowly pieces become loose, memories become frail, and the stones themselves begin returning to dust. For the Maori WW1 memorial in Whanganui this war, waged through weather and time, would have continued unabated destined to a conclusion of destruction further compounding our losses. Instead a community came together to change this destiny. To somehow save their unknown soldier and hold on to everything he represents. |
Kevin, his filmmaking team, and many people in the Whanganui community collectively spent hundreds of hours making or contributing to the beautiful documentary Set In Stone.
In 2017 Set in Stone was selected for the prestigious DocEdge film festival. DocEdge screens the best international and homegrown documentaries. Double Farley were thrilled to be selected for their first feature documentary, and flabbergasted to receive the award for Best Emerging NZ Filmmaker and a special mention in the Best NZ Film category. Later that same year the film was selected and screened at the Arohanui Film Festival, plus two very special premiere screenings in Whanganui.
Throughout 2018/2019 the film was screened all over NZ within schools under the Docs For Schools programme, including two special Q&A screenings for Kelburn Normal School at Whanganui.
In April 2020 we were delighted to finally be able to release the full version of Set In Stone for free online viewing. The release took place at 7am on Anzac Day, 25 April 2020 during New Zealand's nationwide lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This lockdown meant that no Anzac Day commemorations could take place in person and so being able to release the story online then seemed most appropriate.
Watch and find out more about the Set In Stone documentary film at www.setinstone.nz
