We are gogomedia Aotearoa—a Wellington-based film and media production team led by Clare O’Leary and Glenis Giles, collaborating since 2010.
Our work explores creativity in all its forms—profiling artists, writers, scientists, and innovators whose ideas cross boundaries and challenge convention. Whether it’s a portrait of an artist or a deep dive into an inventive thinker, we’re drawn to stories that illuminate the connection between imagination and impact.
CURRENT PROJECT
Gertrud Kauders, Artist
During the demolition of a home in Prague, hundreds of hidden paintings were discovered—signed by Gertrud Kauders, a Jewish painter, feminist, and quiet witness to history. Eighty years after her murder by the Nazis, her work is finally breaking back into the light.
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Geoff Dixon—Portraits of Us
A cinematic journey through the world of painter Geoff Dixon, whose work explores endangered birds and fragile environments. Premiered at the NZ International Film Festival, screened in cinemas and on broadcast TV across Australasia, and available via DOCPLAY and Arovision. Distributed by Ronin Films.
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Select Filmography
Gordon Crook: A Life of Art
2010 — Profile of UK-born New Zealand colourist, painter, collage and tapestry artist Gordon Crook.
Michael King: A Moment in Time
2007 — An in-depth interview with writer and historian Michael King.
QTV
2005 — A 13-part tween science series with an innovative cross-platform design, supported by TVNZ and Crown Research Institutes.
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The above feature documentaries premiered at the New Zealand International Film Festival. QTV was a finalist in the Japan Prize and the ANZ TV Awards in 2006.
On Sound
We believe sound is as important as the visual narrative. We commission original soundscapes from New Zealand musicians and composers, creating a sensory experience that feels as intentional as the storytelling itself.
PAST COLLABORATORS
David Donaldson, Janet Roddick & Steve Roach of Plan 9
Composer and Pianist Jeremy Cullen
Composer Michelle Scullion
From hidden archives to endangered landscapes, gogomedia creates films that reveal, preserve, and connect. We’re drawn to artists, thinkers, and moments of history that might otherwise fade — stories that deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.
