Presented in partnership with The Women’s.

Ramon Te Wake’s trailblazing documentary and narrative filmmaking has shaped the queer voice in Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing authentic, Māori-focused, queer-led excellence to the screen. Director, producer, actor, singer, and mentor — Ramon is an icon whose work has transformed the screen industry through authentic indigenous representation and culturally safe frameworks. She has redefined queer storytelling and continues to amplify the voices of the trans community on our screens.

We celebrate Ramon’s most recent work, including her powerful new documentary Trans and Pregnant, her international festival-favourite short film Wait, Wait, Now, and the groundbreaking TV series The Boy, the Queen and Everything In-between – Episode 5.

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