Tainui Walters is an emerging Art Department crew member based in Auckland, with experience across set decoration, swing gang support, on-set dressing, Unit and production running. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the film industry, Tainui has been around sets since childhood, and over the past 18 months has worked consistently on film, television, and commercial productions.
Art Dept Assist/Props maker and Standby/Set Dresser/Art Department Runner
His experience includes Heart of the Beast (2025), Wrecking Crew (2024), Chief of War Pickups (2024), and Our Flag Means Death (2022), alongside multiple commercial campaigns. With a background in landscaping, Tainui brings strong spatial awareness and an eye for texture, composition, and detail to his work. Known for his reliability and calm presence on set, Tainui is confident handling tools, assisting construction teams, and supporting fast-paced art department mania. He thrives in collaborative environments and takes pride in shaping sets that help bring stories to life.
Art Department Assistant, Set Dresser, Props Buyer and Standby Props
