Treading Water
Treading Water is a documentary series all about mental health ideated by international cricketer Melie Kerr. The series tells the stories of 8 people who have fought, won, and continue to fight mental health battles. The series has been created in partnership with New Zealand mental health charity I Am Hope.
Films produced by Hamish Johns.
Presented by Melie Kerr.
Typography by George Boyd.
To watch the full episodes, head to Out Of The Rough
New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame
I had the utmost pleasure of creating all of the video content for New Zealand Cricket’s inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees. To play a part in immortalising some of the nation’s cricketing heroes was an honour.
The Mad Austrian
Heinz Wieser is The Mad Austrian, a 67-year-old extreme ironer with a love for all things out of the ordinary. The only thing stopping this man from having fun is that he has to go to work sometimes.
WINNER - Best Documentary Short at the Austria International Film Festival.
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Show Me Shorts Film Festival.
OFFICIAL SELECTION - London Lift-Off Film Festival.
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival.
Co-Produced, Co-Directed, Shot & Colour Graded by Hamish Johns.
Full Credits on Vimeo.
POOL HOUSE - Another Day
A music video shot in Christchurch, New Zealand for local band POOL HOUSE.
Shot, Directed & Edited by Hamish Johns.
Typography by Jack Matheson.
RIIKI REID - Weird Fishes / Meet u Again Live
Performed by RIIKI REID
Music Rendition Produced by Raquel Abolins-Reid
Director/DOP: Hamish Johns
Executive Producer: Rob Steele
Production Manager: Ruby Hirst
Violin: Devon Fowles & Hayden Nickel
Sound Recordist: Lachlan Crane
1st AC: Finley Jones
Colour Grade: Shyam Patel
Typography: Sam Fraser
Stylist: Franca Chase
At Your Local is a four-part documentary series made in association with Coffee Supreme. The series looks to show off the importance of supporting local, New Zealand businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. At Your Local discovers the heart of 3 cafes around the country, as well as Coffee Supreme themselves.
Want to watch more? Head to my vimeo →
Best Awards
Student Moving Image Finalist. Awards Announced Feb 2022.