A bit about myself.
I’m Liam Maguren. I’m a film writer and animation filmmaker from Aotearoa New Zealand. Here are some of my films.
Big Questions (2022)
A father struggles to answer his daughter’s questions.
Grand National Champion and winner of Best Director at the 2022 48HoursNZ filmmaking competition.
Nominated for Best Short Narrative Award at FIFO 2024.
Played as part of AllShorts 2024.
For Every Occasion (2022)
A short film about small things in big lives and the memories they leave behind. Made on-and-off over the course of a year.
Selected for AllShorts 2024 & the Auckland Independent Film Showcase #2 2023.
Tree Bathing (2022)
A music video for the track 'Tree Bathing' by TL Stamp.
Caterpillar (2021)
A short animation inspired by the instrumental track ‘5am’ by Pickle Darling.
Āta (2021)
A short film.
Grand National Second Runner Up at the 48Hours 2021 filmmaking competition.
Selected for NYLIFF 2021.
Pendulum (2020)
A short film made as part of the 48hours 2020 Lockdown filmmaking competition.
Bredclams (2020)
A short film.
Brown Avengers (2020)
An animation for the Frickin’ Dangerous Bro Show podcast.
Bending Spoons (2017)
A music video for the song ‘Bending Spoons’ by Cricket Farm.