Chelsea Winstanley

Oscar®nominated producer, an award-winning filmmaker and director, Chelsea Winstanley has been telling the unique stories of Aotearoa since she was a student. Whether she is producing acclaimed movies, working as a documentary maker, or telling her own stories, our winner takes a direct approach that blends courage, humility and aroha.

Drawing her strength from her identity and whakapapa, she has worked tirelessly to not only advance women in film, but to advocate for stories from Aotearoa that are authentic and showcase our unique cultural perspectives.

She is humble about her own success and values the efforts of those trailblazers who’ve gone before her and left the industry here in such good shape, we’re delighted to welcome her as a Kea World Class New Zealander for 2021.

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