Overwhelmed Productions is an emerging production company that strives to represent diverse youth stories authentically & respectfully.

OUR VISION

To be the world’s leading production company, empowering youth, cultural, and queer stories through innovative media formats.

OUR MISSION

To foster a collaborative and thoughtful environment, crafting uplifting and inclusive stories that inspire and connect audiences.

OUR PURPOSE

To create content that authentically represents diverse stories, fostering empathy, acceptance, possibility, and a sense of belonging.

Meet the Creators

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Co-Creator

Monet Bailey-Ngatai

Monet graduated from South Seas Film School in 2022 with a specialisation in Production Management. Following her studies, she gained industry experience as a Production Assistant at RBA Management.

Monet co-created Overwhelmed Productions as a space for emerging creatives to collaborate. She's all about telling real Aotearoa stories that cover culture, queer stories, identity, friendships and growing up.

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Co-Creator

Jess Sewell

Jess graduated from South Seas Film School in 2022, specialising in camera, lighting and audio. She then went to work on an Apple TV series as a Production Runner then as a Camera Assistant/Operator for smaller commercial projects.

Jess co-created Overwhelmed Productions to bring authentic, diverse Aotearoa stories to the screen - the kind of representation she wished she saw growing up.

Get in Touch

We are based in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa

Email address: overwhelmedproduction@gmail.com

Mobile: +64 27 230 4820