SIMONE KESSELL

MURU (2022)
Starring Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett, Simone Kessell, Tāme Iti, Roimata Fox, Ria Paki, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald, Xavier Horan and Oriini Kaipara. Directed by Tearepa Kahi.

A local Māori cop has his loyalties tested when the government’s Armed Offenders Squad launch a raid in his own community, forcing him to choose between who he protects and which side he serves.

REVIEWS Muru - Tearepa Kahi and Tāme Iti's response to the tragedies of Tūhoe

1% (2018)
Starring Ryan Corr, Abbey Lee, Matthew Nable, Simone Kessell, Eddie Baroo, Jacqui Williams and Josh McConville. Directed by Stephen McCallum.

A story of brotherhood, loyalty, ambition and betrayal, set within the world of Australian motorcycle gangs. This modern day Macbeth follows Paddo, heir to the throne of the Copperheads MC who must assume the mantle whilst club leader Knuck does time in jail. Paddo’s vision for the club’s future and compromises he must make for his mentally disabled brother sets the stage for the ultimate power play.

REVIEWS 1% - A gang drama void of stakes

2:22 (2018)
Starring Michiel Huisman, Teresa Palmer, Sam Reid, John Waters, Richard Davies, Maeve Dermody, Kerry Armstrong, Simone Kessell, Remy Hii and Jessica Clarke. Directed by Paul Currie.

Dylan Branson's life is permanently derailed when an ominous pattern of events repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending at precisely 2:22pm. When he falls for Sarah (Palmer), a beautiful woman whose life is threatened by these strange events, Dylan must solve the mystery of 2:22 to preserve a love whose second chance has finally come.

REVIEWS 2:22 - Mind-bending metaphysical mumbo-jumbo