Katie’s Kurī.  

Season One

                                                       Directed by Jared Kahi

Animation & VFX by Studio Local

Katie’s Kurī is a warm, short-form animated series (6 x 5 minutes) exploring the magical friendship between a lonely 11-year-old girl and her new puppy. After moving in with her well-meaning Uncle Mark, Katie is given Rascal, an excitable, chaotic kurī who playfully refuses to do what she’s told. Whaea Kaz’s te reo Māori dog classes become the start of an unexpected adventure, as Katie, Rascal and Uncle Mark learn simple commands, grow braver and closer together, and discover plenty of joyful chaos along the way, while encouraging everyday use of te reo Māori by speakers of all skill levels. It’s a story about confidence, friendship and the rewards of trying something new, even if you’re terrible at first.
 

Produced by The Sweetshop & Studio Local

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