Natives On Screen is led by powerhouse creatives Lilly and George Jordan, a Māori husband-and-wife team who are reshaping the landscape of Aotearoa’s screen industry through Indigenous-led storytelling, bold visual innovation, and cultural authenticity.
With more than 40 years of combined experience across television, film, digital media, strategic communications, live broadcasting, and drone cinematography, Lilly and George bring heart, mana, and high-level technical expertise to every project they lead. They have produced and directed projects for networks including Whakaata Māori, TVNZ, Sky Sport, Fox Australia and Trackside NZ.
Recent Highlights:
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Fly My Pepeha (2025) -
The world’s first kids' drone television series, combining cinematic drone visuals and storytelling from a child’s-eye view. Shot across Aotearoa, this tamariki-led series celebrates whakapapa, identity, and whānau in a way never seen before. Produced for Māori+, Te Māngai Pāho and licensed by Air NZ. -
Brave and Beautiful (2025) -
The national breast screening campaign that champions wāhine Māori empowerment and early detection, produced for Wawata Creative& The Ministry of Health. -
Kannapa (2025) -
Bollywood feature film and international co-production filmed in New Zealand. We provided 102 drone operations and lighting services for this production. -
Te Hiku Media international campaign (2025) Produced the marketing campaign for Kaituhi named in the Times Top 100 List for 2024 in AI development. Produced for Te Hiku Media.
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Poi Stories: The Story of the Black Ferns (2024) -
Directed by Lilly, this powerful rugby documentary series explores the legacy, strength, and sisterhood of Aotearoa’s wāhine rugby players & their connection to poi. Produced for NZR+ and NHNZ TV. -
Te Arawa Lakes Trust 100 Years (2024) -
Produced the digital campaign and video series commemorating 100 years of Te Arawa Lakes Trust, celebrating environmental guardianship, cultural legacy, and intergenerational leadership across the country. -
120 Years of Canterbury Clothing (2024) -
Archive Producer for the international marketing campaign celebrating 120 years of the iconic NZ clothing brand and their contributions to sport. -
Te Matatini (2023) -
Producer and Drone Pilot for the viral digital campaign, showcasing kapa haka excellence to the world. -
Juicy Festival (2023) -
Producer and Drone Pilot. Delivered dynamic digital and visual content for a major Australasian music festival, blending live broadcast experience with creative flair.
