BIO – KIRSTY GRIFFIN
Kirsty Griffin was born in New Zealand.
In 1982 she attended Waikato University studying Anthropology and Sociology .
In 1988 she attended 1 year Film and Television training course “He Taonga I Tawhiti”. She then worked for twelve years as a set decorator and art director on local and international movies.
She began her photographic career in 2002 as an onset unit stills photographer for both New Zealand and international feature films, working for production companies such as Sony International, Starz TV Network, Columbia Pictures, Fox Studios, Disney Studios, BBC, ITV and Film 4.
During this period she pursued her documentary career working for NGO’s ‘Child Fund’ in East Timor , ‘World Vision’ in Cambodia and South Africa and 'The Doe Fund" in New York. She attended documentary photography workshops with Mary Ellen Mark and Maggie Steber.
Her work has been published in New Zealand Magazines – On Film, Metro, Achievers, Next, Mana, Express, Listener and the NZ Herald. International magazines Empire, Fangoria, Lino, Emmy and Radio Times.
In 2010 she relocated to New York to attend the Photojournalism and Documentary Photography school at the International Centre of Photography, where she received the Helen M Stummer scholarship.
She is based both in New Zealand and New York.
contact: info@kirstygriffin.com
Resumé
Exhibitions
2012 -
"Patterns Of The Past" - Te Papa Museum, Wellington from Feb 11
2011 -
"Capture and Release" - group show at the International Center of Photography, New York City
2011 -
"Unscripted' - group show , Wellington, New Zealand,
Books
2011 -
'Patterns Of The Past' - Cook Island Tatoos written by Therese Mangos , Distributed by Huia Publishers
2011 -
'XV Anos' - curated by Mary Ellen Mark , published by Editorial Arte Oaxaca
2011 -
'Shift Volume 6 - Memory' , International Center of Photography NY
2010 -
'The Past Awaits' - Vincent Ward published by Craig Potten Publishing
Published Work
Multimedia
The Vision Project - New York online magazine
Photographs
Empire Magazine (US)
Emmy Magazine (US)
Fangoria Magazine (US)
NZ Film Magazine (NZ)
Onfilm Magazine (NZ)
Radio Times Magazine (UK)
Lino Magazine (UK)
NZ Listener Magazine (NZ)
Impact Magazine (NZ)
NZ Herald Newspaper (NZ)
Inspirations Magazine (NZ)
Next Magazine (NZ)
Mana Magazine (NZ)
Photographic Study
2011 -
Recipient of the Helen M Stummer Scholarship, New York
2010 -
International Center Of Photography, Documentary Photography and Photojournalism, One Year Certificate Program, New York
2005 -
Mary Ellen Mark 2 x courses in Oaxaca , Mexico. (Photographic Center Northwest)
1999 -
Maggie Steber – ‘Documenting World Cultures’ (Santa Fe Photographic Workshops)
1999 -
Tony O’Brien – ‘Shooting with Natural Light’ (Santa Fe Photographic Workshops)
1989 -
He Taonga I Tawhiti - 12 Month Film and Television Training Course
Current Photography Projects
“Hospital Clowns” – multimedia project exploring the connection between humor and healing.
“Patterns Of the Past” the Revival of Traditional Tatoo in the Cook Islands, Book Project working with Cook Island writer Therese Mangos
Maori Voyaging Waka (Canoe) Te Aurere , Celestial navigation through the South Pacific Ocean
Documentary Photography
2011 -
'The Doe Fund' - NYC -10 min multimedia production to encourage employment for graduates. www.doe.org
2010 -
World Vision ‘World Cup Campaign’ - South Africa
2009 -
World Vision ‘Lend a Hand’ Campaign - Cambodia
2007 -
Documentary for TV.3 (NZ) on controversial sheriff – Joe Arpaio, Phoenix Arizona, Human Interest story for TV.3 (NZ) New Mexico annual Gay Rodeo
2005 -
Child Fund – East Timor Campaign
2000 -
TV series ‘Nga Ahi Kaa’ (Keep the home fires burning) A light hearted look at Maori Communities throughout New Zealand.
Editorial Photography
Metro Magazine (NZ)
Russian Brides Living in New Zealand
Returned ANZAC Soldiers
The State of Auckland Schools
Achievers Magazine (NZ)
Annual magazine on Maori and Pacific Island high achievers
Next Magazine (NZ)
Polystyrene Sculptor in The Auckland Film Industry – Kate Lang
Onset with Xena – Warrior Princess Stunt Double – Rebecca Watts
Express Magazine (NZ)
Photo Essay on New Mexico Gay Rodeo, Albequerque.
New Zealand Herald (Travel Section)
Article on Epi Island, Vanuatu in the Melanesian Group of Pacific Islands - photography and writing
Motion Picture – Unit Stills Photographer
2009 -
“Tracker” Dir. Ian Sharpe – Digit Films (U.K)
2009 -
“After The Waterfall” Dir: Simone Horrocks – Parrafin productions (NZ)
2009 -
“Matariki” – Dir: Michael Bennett, Filmwork Productions (NZ)
2008 -
“Under The Mountain” – Dir Johnathan King, Redhead Films (NZ)
2008 -
“Aliens In The Attic” – Fox Studios (U.S) Dir. John Schultz
2007 -
“The Warriors Way” – Sad Flutes Productions (Korea) Dir.Singmoo Lee
2007 -
“Apron Strings” – Dir Sima Urale , (NZ)
2006 -
“30 Days Of Night” - Columbia Pictures (U.S) Dir. David Slade
2006 -
“Bridge to Terabithia” - Disney, Walden. (U.S) Dir. Gabor Gsupo
2005 -
“Siones Wedding” - South Pacific Pictures. Dir. Chris Graham (NZ)
2004 -
“River Queen” - Silver Screen Films. Dir. Vincent Ward (NZ)
2004 -
“Perfect Creature” - Perfect Creature Ltd. Dir. Glen Sandring (NZ)
2003 -
“Boogeyman” - Sony International (U.S) Dir. Stephen Kay
2003 -
“The Locals” - Local Films Ltd. Dir Greg Page (NZ)
2002 -
“Whale Rider” - South Pacific Pictures. Dir. Niki Caro (NZ)
2001 -
“The Maori Merchant of Venice” - He Taonga Films. Dir. Don Selwyn (NZ)
Photo Competitions
2 photos Highly commended in “ A Day in the Life of Auckland”
Award of Merit – International Hasselblad Photo Competition
Television - Unit Stills Photographer
2010 -
“Bliss” – MF Films (NZ) Dir .Fiona Samuel
2010 -
“Spartacus” Pacific Renaissance Spartacus / Starz Television Network (U.S)
2010 -
“Legend Of The Seeker” – Walt Disney Productions(U.S)
2009 -
“Nights In The Gardens Of Spain” Cinco Cine (NZ) Dir. Katie Wolf
2009 -
“This Is Not My Life” GRST Productions (NZ)
2009 -
“Legend Of The Seeker” – Walt Disney Productions(U.S)
2008 -
“Piece Of My Heart” Dir: Fiona Samuel, MF Films (NZ)
2008 -
“Legend Of The Seeker” – Walt Disney Productions(U.S)
2007 -
"Second Chance" -Here T.V (U.S)
2007 -
"Burying Brian" -Eyeworks Touchdown (NZ)
2007 -
"The Man Who Lost His Head" - ITV (U.K) Dir. Terry Johnson
2005 -
"Air Force 2 Down" - Here T.V (U.S)
2005 -
"Madigans Fantasia" - BBC, South Pacific Pictures (UK)
2004 -
"Kidnapped" - BBC, South Pacific Pictures. Dir. Brendan Maher (U.K)
2004 -
2002 “Mataku” - series 1,2,3. South Pacific Pictures, Four Winds Films (NZ)
2003 -
“Not Only But Always” -Channel Four (U.K) Dir. Terry Johnson
2003 -
“Serial Killers” - Landtry Productions, TV.3 (NZ)
2003 -
“Mercy Peak” -series 2,3. South Pacific Pictures (NZ)
2002 -
“Love Mussel” - Frame Up Films. Dir Michael Hurst (NZ)
2002 -
“Aroha” - Aroha Films, TV. 3 (NZ)
Short Films – Unit Stills Photographer
2008 -
“Zero” Dir: Leo Woodhead
2004 -
“Kerosene Creek” - Dir. Michael Bennett
2003 -
“Sweet as Candy” - Dir. Kesia Barnett
2003 -
“Pikowae” - Dir. Vanessa Rare
2003 -
"A Fish Tale” - Dir. Jane Holland
2002 -
“Cow” - Dir. Michael Bennett