This Bites

THIS BITES is a 5 episodes comedy webseries, starring comedy icons Thomas Sainsbury, Chris Parker and Lara Fischel-Chisholm, plus other brilliant guest actors.

All 5 episodes were produced and directed by Roberto Nascimento, director of award winning series Sui Generis. 

The show was created and written by US/NZ writer Louis Mendiola, winner of a NZTV Award for his writing on season 2 of local comedy The Adventures of Suzy Boon.

SYNOPSIS

A group of friends get together for a happy divorce party... but things take a weird turn when they realise they have do deal with their own monsters. Talk about party poopers, right?

WHAT WE NEED AND WHY

We are raising additional funds to cover the post production elements of the show - specifically SOUND DESIGN and our COLOUR GRADE. We just need 2k to get us there, as I made some fantastic deals with sound legend Luana Barnes (she worked on Dune 2!!!) and colour grade master James Elliston.

Your donation will help us achieve a sophisticated cinematic look and sound for our episodes.

This show was a labour of love, entirely independent. Our cast and crew generously donated their time and work to the production, making it a reality. Most of the remaining production costs were covered by the director, who also edited the final episodes. 

Any amount will be greatly appreciated. We understand the cost of living is crazy at the moment, so if you can't donate, no stress - just please help us by sharing with your friends. We'll love you for it.

WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS

We all know how hard the past few years have been - as a matter of fact, we still live it. 

Speaking personally, the only thing that got me (and gets me) through is having the chance to laugh with friends and loved ones, because I'm lucky to have them. Laughter is healing. 

This project is silly, fun, poignant and will hopefully bring some joy to those who watch it and we get to see an incredible mix of kiwi talent doing what they do best in front of and behind the cameras. Their work deserves to be seen and we can achieve this with your help.

THE CENTRAL THEMES

Friendship. Love. Family. 

THIS BITES is an absurd comedy, not afraid to be silly, always funny and surprising. Deep down, the show is all about friendship and survival... basically what we do every day. We all want to belong and find our people... this show will make you laugh and feel connected to our beautiful characters... and keep you guessing what comes next. 

I can't thank you enough and hope you can be a part of this journey.

Aroha nui, 

Roberto and the team.

THIS BITES

Created & Written by Louis Mendiola

Directed & Produced by Roberto Nascimento

Starring: Thomas Sainsbury / Chris Parker / Lara Fischel-Chisholm / Lesina Nakhid-Schuster / Michelle Leuthart / Sheena Irving / Kristina Cavit / Leonardo Afon / Tom Clarke / Sarah Gandy / Tatiana Hotere / Jaquie Brown

Cinematographers: Daniela Conforte & Pepe de Hoyos Ramos