Biography
Hello, my name is Nick Hall. I’m a Theatre and Media major from Cambridge, with an interest in performing, video editing, and film studies. I first attended the University of Waikato way back in 2014, where I learnt how to read the language of film. Now, I’ve returned to further develop my practical skills, including camera operation, interview, and editing.
In the last two years alone, I’ve created a vector art collage of Hamilton graffiti, an interactive children’s picture book, a mental health awareness media campaign, and much more. Now, I’m learning to write with the language of film, rather than just reading it.
Project Description
Wake Up and Feed Me! is a touching, informative, and adorable documentary that explores the ways in which Support Animals can enrich and improve our physical and mental wellbeing. Whether it’s through disability support, therapy, or even a simple reminder to get out of bed in the morning, our furry friends are there to lend a claw, hoof, or paw.
Using a deeply personal, participatory style of documentary presentation, Wake Up and Feed Me! examines three different facets of animal support, from three different species of animals. The film embraces a soft, dreamlike atmosphere while maintaining the authenticity that viewers expect of documentary films.
My goal with this documentary is to showcase the hard work that Support Animal organizations do every day to improve the lives of those who need it. I hope that the documentary will spread awareness of the support available in Aotearoa to people who could benefit from it the most.