The competition entries are being judged by a panel comprising some of New Zealand’s leading creative talents and esteemed academics.
Meet the judges
Meet the Ocean:Views judging panel
Mark Albiston & Louis Sutherland
Mark Albiston & Louis Sutherland
The Six Dollar Fifty Man is the third short film that Mark Albiston & Louis Sutherland have collaborated on as a writer/director team. It continues a body of work built on tales exploring the depths of the human spirit. The Six Dollar Fifty Man has won four Academy qualifying awards at US and International film festivals; the Jury Prize in International Short Filmmaking at Sundance Film Festival, the Coopers Award for Best Short Film at Flickerfest, Best Narrative Short at the 20th Annual Cinequest Film Festival, and Best Drama at Aspen Shortsfest. Developing their skills in production and performance, the two have now worked together in the industry for over 15 years creating a strong language through their many shared experiences, breathing an authenticity into their films.
Dick Frizzell
Dick Frizzell has often slipped through the nets of traditional critical and curatorial definition and the success of his artistic career is, in part, due to the number of dramatic diversions he has made between different art styles and genres. Before moving into visual arts Frizzell worked in advertising. He has worked as an animator, commercial artist and illustrator and has no qualms about blurring the categories between his commercial work and art. His paintings are often a pastiche of images drawing on modern art and graphic design. Although primarily a painter, Frizzell also produces an extensive range of works on paper including lithographs and screen prints.
Dick Frizzell has often slipped through the nets of traditional critical and curatorial definition and the success of his artistic career is, in part, due to the number of dramatic diversions he has made between different art styles and genres. Before moving into visual arts Frizzell worked in advertising. He has worked as an animator, commercial artist and illustrator and has no qualms about blurring the categories between his commercial work and art. His paintings are often a pastiche of images drawing on modern art and graphic design. Although primarily a painter, Frizzell also produces an extensive range of works on paper including lithographs and screen prints.
Otis Frizzell
Otis Frizzell has maintained a high profile for nearly twenty years, bringing the same appealing combination of energy, humour and raw talent to all his work regardless of the medium. He is an artistic innovator, style leader, artist, hip hop performer, radio personality, tattooist, graphic designer and chauffeur to the stars and a success in every pursuit, he is one of the true stars of New Zealand’s alternative universe. As a solo artist and art collaborator, Otis is now enjoying life as a full time artist, print maker and illustrator. He also makes an amazing Massaman curry.
Otis Frizzell has maintained a high profile for nearly twenty years, bringing the same appealing combination of energy, humour and raw talent to all his work regardless of the medium. He is an artistic innovator, style leader, artist, hip hop performer, radio personality, tattooist, graphic designer and chauffeur to the stars and a success in every pursuit, he is one of the true stars of
Lloyd Jones
Lloyd Jones
Dr. Ocean Mercier
Dr. Ocean Mercier
Roger Shepherd
Ocean:Views
A creative competition celebrating New Zealanders' connection to the sea
Dr. Alice Te Punga Somerville
Dr. Alice Te Punga Somerville
Ali Teo
Ali Teo has worked as a freelance illustrator since graduating from the Victoria University School of Design in 1995. She works across a range of mediums and for a wide variety of clientele, from corporate and advertising work to children's book illustration. She has a passion for humane and environmental issues and where possible combines her professional work with these interests.
Ali Teo has worked as a freelance illustrator since graduating from the
Blair Wainwaring
Blair Wainwaring
Kim Westerskov
Kim Westerskov