Ahi & the Stars Shines Bright at NZ Web Fest 2024

Caravan Carpark Films is thrilled to announce that Ahi & the Stars took home two major honors at the 2024 NZ Web Fest, winning Best Director (NZ Short Fiction) and Best Cinematography (NZ Short Fiction). The awards were held in Tāmaki Makaurau on Sunday, 10 November 2024, celebrating the best in digital storytelling from Aotearoa and beyond.

For the Ahi & the Stars team, this recognition marks a special milestone - a reflection of both creative vision and craft. Angela Cudd received the award for Best Director and Ryan Alexander Lloyd was honored for his striking cinematography. Angela was present to accept both awards and acknowledged the team effort it takes to make a film.

Caravan Carpark Films received eight nominations across two projects - Ahi & the Stars and Lemons. The nominations were all in the NZ Short Fiction category and included:

• Best Director — Angela Cudd for Ahi & the Stars (Awarded)

• Best Cinematography — Ryan Alexander Lloyd for Ahi & the Stars (Awarded) and Riki Reinfield for Lemons

• Best Performance — Moses Solomon-Pivac for Ahi & the Stars

• Best Editing — India Fremaux for Lemons

• Best Writing — Caitlin Fremaux for Lemons and Angela Cudd for Ahi & the Stars

• Best Film — Orlando Stewart & Angela Cudd for Ahi & the Stars

For Caravan Carpark Films, these acknowledgements speak to the collaborative spirit behind the work: a commitment to story, culture and authenticity that runs through every frame.

This year’s NZ Web Fest once again shone a light on the diversity and vitality of New Zealand’s screen storytelling. Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners at NZ Web Fest 2024, and to the teams behind Ahi & the Stars and Lemons.