About Campfire Studios
🔥 CONNECT • CONVERSE • AMPLIFY • IMPACT🔥
Campfire Studios is a Pasifika-owned business that is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Māori and Pasifika communities and strengthening intergenerational collaboration to build more connected communities through safe Talanoa.
We offer professional video and podcast services of the highest standard across a variety of formats. We are proud to facilitate the next generation of recorded online Talanoa, which helps to connect and grow our networks into stronger business and community partners in the digital age.
We have a proven track record of producing hundreds of podcast conversations that have had a positive impact on business growth, community engagement, and the promotion of inclusive perspectives. We had the honour of working with the late Efeso Collins, a distinguished Auckland Mayoral candidate and Green Party member, to produce a podcast that informed and educated the people of Tāmaki Makaurau about his mission. We are proud to have supported his kaupapa and to celebrate his legacy.
Our other notable podcast productions include ‘The Immigration Stat-US’, which helps new immigrants to Aotearoa navigate the immigration process and understand the unique challenges that new migrants have to overcome. Additionally, we are deeply committed to education development in our communities and have produced podcast series with the Founders of ‘Zeducation’, who are working with Māori and Pasifika staff to upskill and unleash their potential. Also, we have collaborated with PHD scholar Dr Edmond Fehoko, producing his podcast series, which documents the journeys of fellow Pasifika PHD graduates through Higher Education. The series provides inspirational stories of personal development through education, diverse learners challenging the status quo, and outlines pathways for new students who wish to do the same.
Will Fleming
Will Fleming is a highly experienced video director and podcast host/producer from the Cook Islands. With a career spanning over a decade, he has honed his skills in directing, editing, and producing for notable broadcasters including Sky, TVNZ, and TV3 (MediaWorks).
As a passionate storyteller, Will has helped hundreds of individuals to share their unique stories and perspectives on camera, behind a microphone, and on stage. He is dedicated to capturing authentic and meaningful narratives that honor the past, make sense of the present, and prepare for the future.
To further amplify Pacific voices and strengthen intergenerational collaboration, Will founded Campfire Studios. The goal of the studio is to encourage more personal connection through the art of conversation by launching community and business podcasts that speak directly to the needs and concerns of Pacific communities.
Guy Pigden
At the helm of the engine room is Filmmaker Guy Pigden, a multifaceted freelancer with a passion for digital media and a wealth of experience creating content across various platforms. He is an accomplished writer and director, having created three feature films and several award-winning shorts and web series, such as "Older" and "Glimpses", which are available on Amazon Prime. He has also produced digital commercial content for brands such as Visa, Panasonic, and Oriana TV.
With over twenty years of experience in the industry, Guy has developed a diverse range of video content for online and streaming platforms. In addition to his professional work, he has also spent the last three years teaching Digital Media & Design at the Manukau Institute of Technology's Otara Campus. His goal as a teacher is to empower and inspire a diverse range of Māori and Pasifika students by providing them with the tools and skills they need to create digital content and tell their own stories through social media and beyond.
As an educator, Guy's mission is to enable and encourage a diverse range of Māori and Pasifika students to reach their full potential by providing them with real-world skills that they can use to shape their careers. He is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that creates a level playing field for all students to succeed, grow, and thrive.
