Beat
“Dance can transform even the most mundane of activities”
Synopsis
Witnessing the disparities and conflicts among a group of young adults, a clear-sighted 10-year-old boy triggers a series of musical, choreographic and culinary conversations. Drawing on the languages of music, narrative, dance and cinema, Beat explores the challenges of bringing together a diverse group of individuals without quashing their differences.
Top Cast
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New Zealand International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virginia Pitts
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Pitts
- Original Score
- Jeremy Mayall
- Original Title
- Beat
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Mediarena, University of Waikato, Pitts Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virginia Pitts
Virginia Pitts
Jeremy Mayall
TemaKwan Fenton-Coyne
Virginia Pitts
Department Leadership Roster
Virginia Pitts
Director
Virginia Pitts
Writer
Virginia Pitts
Producer
Brenda Kidd
Production Design
TemaKwan Fenton-Coyne
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beat about?
Witnessing the disparities and conflicts among a group of young adults, a clear-sighted 10-year-old boy triggers a series of musical, choreographic and culinary conversations. Drawing on the languages of music, narrative, dance and cinema, Beat explores the challenges of bringing together a diverse group of individuals without quashing their differences.
Who directed Beat?
Beat was directed by Virginia Pitts.
Who stars in Beat?
The principal cast of Beat includes Reiki Ruawai, Whetu Silver, Karere Henare, Alex Hitchmough, Claire Gray Wilson.
When was Beat released and how long is it?
Beat was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Beat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beat was composed by Jeremy Mayall.