Tararua S-K (2023) on IMDb

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“God damn son that shit was LIT! Finally got around to watching it last night. Wow! Really, really impressed! That’s Jimmy Chin level awesomeness!! Well done! Did you guys win?? Thanks again for sharing this with me. Man I enjoyed that.” — Latest Review

“The S-K film is a great reminder that life is full of epic adventures just waiting to be had, some are even potentially on your doorstep if you just open your eyes to seek it out. What’s your next adventure!?” 

“The Tararua range is a priceless asset to Aotearoa and the film ‘Tararua S-K 60 years in the making’ captures it perfectly. As for the people who run the length of the range, there is a touch of Forest Gump in all of us. Barking!” 

— Sir Graeme Dingle, KNZM MBE

“The first thing I did when I got home last night was buy it and watch it again….a rich tapestry that brought the Tararua community together with loving care” 

— Tim Sutton

“Just watched your SK movie and loved it. Got the hairs up on my neck! Thanks for your Mahi doing this and capturing it so well.”

WINNER of the BEST HUMAN INTEREST FILM
Toronto Documentary Film Festival
WINNER EXCELLENCE
Best Shorts Competition
FINALIST
Tatras Film Festival

An award-winning documentary that ignites the spirit of adventure. The heart and spirit of the community and its special relationship with the landscape connects and inspires audiences. “A cinematic love letter to a cult classic trail run” “That’s Jimmy Chin level awesomeness”

Tararua S-K, an 80km route in New Zealand’s Tararua Range. Highlights the stories of past and present participants, capturing their triumphs and setbacks while emphasizing the deep connection between the adventurers and the rugged landscape.

The film is 27 mins long, Starring

Tim Sutton, Joe Murphy, Andy Carruthers, Megan Sety, Dave Capper, Sir Graeme Dingle KNZM, MBE, Gary Goldsworthy, Jean Beaumont, Chris Martin, Olivia Lawrence, Chris Swallow, Colin Rolfe

Press Pack

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Director Interviews

Photos

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The film was in the press, a huge thank you to Nicholas Boyack (The Post)Kate Judson (Wairarapa Times-Age)Frank Neill (Independent Herald) and Ian Carson (Otaki Today)

If you are interested in publishing a review or article and want a screener link to watch the film, email andy@tararuask.com