Handle

We’re beyond thrilled (and honestly still a bit in shock) to say:

Our short film Handle is officially fully funded!!! 

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who donated, shared, encouraged, and stood behind this story. Whether you gave $5 or $500, your support made this possible — and we don’t take that lightly.

This project was never just about making a film. It’s about proving what’s possible when stories that matter are backed by community. It’s about trust, risk, and heart. You’ve helped us take something from a spark on the page to a living, breathing film — and that means everything.
 

🔥 What’s Next?

Production is officially in motion! We’re currently finalizing shoot dates, script and gear setups (yes, we’re still going full indie mode with an iPhone + rig), and prepping to bring Handle to life with all the noir, tension, and twists it promises.

We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses, production updates, and festival plans — so if you want to keep following the journey:

1. 🎥 FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/@SkuuDigital

We will be releasing Handle on YouTube as a Premier (screening date to come) for all our donors to watch in the comfort of your own homes and devices! In order to  propel our launch, we would love for you to like, sub and share!  The more eyes we get on it, the better!
 

2. 📲 FOLLOW US ON IG

https://www.instagram.com/skuudigital/

We will be using this platform to engage directly with our followers and audiences sharing short form videos, updates, BTS and promos! Come chill with the gang, converse in the comments and join us for live streams and Q&A’s! We’d love to have you with us!!

3. 📣 TELL EVERYONE ABOUT US!

Spread the word far and wide! Comms is so important! That’s why we need every abled person to cast a wide net! You as a donor have helped fund this project and now we need all your friends and whanaus supoort! So share this across your available networks and socials! You are our community! We can’t do this without you!

Ecclesiastes 4:12

“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken .”

Again, thank you so much for helping us cross the line, believing in the film and for donating your hard earned cash!  Now let’s get this made!

- Raiden, Amy, Richie and the Handle team! 🥹🙏🏾✅🎥🎬

Thank you for your contributions to this project and for your blessings! The cost of living really puts a damper on things so we are super grateful that you have given of your time, energy and resources! With less than a week left, we really are pulling out all the stops asking for donations until the countdown ends!! Help us cross the finish line so we can make this film!!!

- Raiden

After a 30min zoom call with added context to the story of Handle and a helping of curiosity, we have our DoP! Please welcome Ollie Madsen! He’s a full-time Videographer for The Attention Seeker: a social content agency located in Grey Lynn! He also has Photography and 3rd AC under his creative belt and will pilot our iPhone 16 Pro Max Cinema Rig - one that will prove both a challenge and a learning experience that leans in nicely with the aesthetic of this film! Glad to have you on board mate!