Private Project

Fairy Steps

A 4-year-old girl with Cerebral Palsy is given the opportunity to walk for the first time with the help of a controversial surgery in the United States. But is it worth the risk?

  • Samantha Smyrke
    Director
  • Samantha Smyrke
    Writer
  • Samantha Smyrke
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Genres:
    drama, medical
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 24, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 NZD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Dunedin
    New Zealand
    July 27, 2019
    New Zealand Premiere
  • Lift-Off Showcase Online Extravaganza
Director Biography - Samantha Smyrke

Samantha is a recent graduate from the University of Otago where she completed a masters degree in Science Communication: Science and Natural History Filmmaking. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Film. She has a passion for documentary filmmaking.

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