Sima Urale’s feature film debut, Apron Strings, a parallel story of two families and two cultures set in suburban Otahuhu, has been selected for the Toronto Film Festival.
Produced under the Signature Scheme, a low budget financing initiative between the New Zealand Film Commission, NZ On Air and Television New Zealand, and with Trevor Haysom as the Executive Producer, Apron Strings premiered opening the Auckland International Film Festival in July.
Director Sima Urale will be in Toronto to introduce the film to audiences, along with actor Scott Wills, writer Shuchi Kothari and producer Rachel Gardner.
The Toronto selection is a huge compliment to everyone involved in the film, and festival audiences and media alike have responded well to the film.
The 33rd Toronto International Film Festival will take place from 4-13 September.
