Honouring culture and environment while delivering cinematic impact for brands and creators alike.
/ah-OO-ah-hah/
māori, v.
"to create, to innovate, to bring into being"
Auaha Studio is a one-person creative lab based in windy Wellington.
I architect AI-driven pipelines and handcrafted VFX—then scale each project through a trusted network of partner studios and specialists.
My long-term mission is agentic: to build tools that let every Kiwi creator spin up world-class visuals at the speed of thought.
Invent the unseen
AI & VFX fuse to push new visual frontiers.
Stories with mana
Indigenous wisdom guides how we reference, remix, and credit.
Solo core, collective force
A flexible mesh of partner studios—plug-in talent when projects demand.
We offer comprehensive creative solutions that blend cutting-edge technology with artistic vision
Using generative AI for concept art, design prototypes, and augmented creative workflows for faster iteration and unique visuals.
High-end visual effects for film, advertising, and digital campaigns, from compositing to CGI, delivered with cinematic quality.
Blending AI and VFX in interactive experiences, AR/VR content, and installations that captivate audiences.
Seamless editing and post-production integrating AI tools for efficiency and enhanced creative workflows.
Showcasing our passion for creating visually stunning and culturally meaningful experiences
Interactive AR exhibit blending Māori art and AI
AR • Cultural HeritageFuturistic VFX visuals promoting sustainability
VFX • AdvertisingHigh-octane VFX and animation using AI tools
VFX • GamingAI-generated motion graphics for corporate rebrand
Motion Graphics • BrandingHistorical recreation using AI and traditional VFX
VFX • DocumentarySurreal visuals blending AI art with live action
Music Video • AI ArtReady to bring your vision to life? Contact us to discuss your project or ask any questions.
"Kia ora! We acknowledge the tangata whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand and honor the cultural heritage that inspires our creative work."