Our very own Katie Hinsen has recently teamed up with creative partner Sally Williams to create a music video for UK pop artist Dido.

Dido’s latest album, Safe Trip Home, will be accompanied by a series of short films.  Each mini-documentary has been created in a different corner of the world to globally examine the theme of “home”.

Editor Katie and Director/ Producer Sally were approached by Sony BMG after their work was discovered on YouTube. The duo took out the Australasian bid ensuring that our remote South Island east coast holds pride of place alongside Rio, Mumbai and Bangkok to name a few.

In their interpretation of the track Look no Further, Katie and Sally take us on a journey of introspection: “Our goal was to take the story that Dido had painted with her song and let it fly in a New Zealand context.  Simple and honest storytelling was the cornerstone of the production”.

The film depicts the emotional journey of a resilient solo mum highlighting the ‘strong, independent streak’ that characterises New Zealanders.

Turnaround was tight; the story was shot in just one weekend. Natural History New Zealand Ltd stepped up to assist with the production while Park Road facilitated the film through post production.

When they’re not giving up their weekends for the creative cause Sally works at NHNZ where she is an Associate producer, Field Director and Story Producer while Katie can be found at Park Road Post Production where she works as an editor.

To view the music video visit http://www.safetriphome.com

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