Kiwi Flyer

Kiwi Flyer is inspired by the Nelson Trolley Derby which takes place annually in February/March. The derby is an institution in the Nelson community and attracts a crowd of thousands every year. Eclectically designed trolleys...

New Zealand Production

Feature 2012 Family 87.00 minutes

64 Finish L Ine

When 12 year old Ben sets out to win the local trolley derby in memory of his father, he learns what matters in life when he is forced to battle cheating opponents, dodgy loan sharks and a mother who has banned him from the race.

2012: TIFF Kids International

Irish Film Institute Children's Festival

London Children's Film Festival

Auburn IFF

Schlingel FF

National Youth Film Festival (UK)

Chicago Children's Film Festival

2024 Schlingel International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience

Directors

Tony Simpson

Producers

Tim Sanders

Screenplay Writers

Andrew Gunn

Tony Simpson

Cast

Edward Hall
Ben

Tikirau Hatthaway
Jeff

Vince Martin
Wayne

Tandi Wright
Karen

Dai Henwood
Mr Lumsden

Crew

David Paul | Director of Photography

Paul Maxwell | Editor

Don McGlashan | Composer

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