It was a full house and a great night as Spacific Films Production, “Finding Mercy” screened at the Bridgeway Cinema in Auckland on Monday night.  Robyn Paterson the director and Leanne Pooley the producer were in attendance.

The Spacific Film’s production “Finding Mercy” the story of two little girls and a friendship that came to represent the lost promise of Zimbabwe will screen at the Bridgeway Cinema Auckland at 7pm on Monday, May 14th.  Three years in the making this film has just been completed and the screening is being held to raise funds toward its festival release.  Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through this site Finding Mercy You may also make donations on that page.

“Finding Mercy” was directed by Robyn Paterson and produced by Leanne Pooley.

In a ceremony in Auckland last night filmmaker Leanne Pooley was made an Arts Laureate along with 4 other New Zealand artists. The award includes $50,000 to help the artist further their artistic endeavours. New Generation Awards of $25,000 were also announced. Image by Ken Baker Courtesy of the Arts Foundation.