Veialu Aila-Unsworth is a writer, director & creative producer

Passionate about telling bold, female-led stories exploring identity, history, and underrepresented voices.

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"This story exposes a very talented writer with a strong and clear story to tell."

New Zealand Writers Guild about THE DEFIANT ONE

"What a great piece! This was truly a pleasure to read. From structure, character development, world-building, dialogue – everything worked together effortlessly to immerse the reader in this sweeping war time romance."

Austin Film Festival Script Contest about WAR DANCER

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"Epic in scope and intimate in emotion, “War Dancer” is an exhilarating story of romance, defiance, and dance. 8/10"

Barb Doyle, Extreme Screenwriting LA

★★★★★

"Recommend" in script coverage - THE DEFIANT ONE

"Recommend" in script coverage - WAR DANCER

The Black List Reader (blcklst.com)

2024 Wellington UNESCO Creative City of Film ‘Best Film’ Award

★★★★★

2024 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival