Taika Waititi
Keynote Speaker: Filmmaker, Writer, Actor & Comedian; Director of "Thor: Ragnarok" & "Jojo Rabbit"; Co-Creator of "What We Do in the Shadows"
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Taika Waititi Biography
Taika Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker, writer, actor, and comedian known for his distinctive approach to storytelling in the film and television industry. With Māori heritage from his father and Russian Jewish roots from his mother, Waititi's dual cultural background influences much of his work. He began his career directing short films, including "Two Cars, One Night," which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. His feature film "Boy" became the highest-grossing locally made film in New Zealand history. Waititi co-created the vampire mockumentary "What We Do in the Shadows," which led to a successful franchise and established his reputation for blending absurdist humor with emotional depth.
Waititi expanded his career in Hollywood by directing "Thor: Ragnarok" for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which achieved significant global box office success. As writer-director, he created the World War II comedy-drama "Jojo Rabbit," earning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and a nomination for Best Picture, making him the first Māori filmmaker to win an Academy Award. He has received multiple honors, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award, along with nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and six Emmy Awards. Time magazine recognized him among the 100 most influential people in the world.
In television, Waititi co-created FX's "Reservation Dogs," starred as Blackbeard in Max's "Our Flag Means Death," and directed episodes of "The Mandalorian." He also co-created "Time Bandits" for Apple TV+ and "Interior Chinatown" for Hulu. The Producers Guild of America honored Waititi with the Norman Lear Achievement Award for his contributions to television producing, making him the first New Zealand and Māori recipient of the award.
Waititi is an advocate for indigenous representation and diversity in the film industry. Through his production company, Waititi Productions, he supports emerging filmmakers and diverse storytelling. His work spans independent films, major studio productions, and innovative television, contributing to the evolution of mainstream storytelling in the entertainment industry.
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Taika Waititi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Television & Film and Comedian. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Taika Waititi generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Simu Liu, Spike Lee and Stephanie Hsu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Taika Waititi for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Taika Waititi for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Taika Waititi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Taika Waititi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Taika Waititi speak about?
Taika Waititi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Television & Film, Comedian, Social Activism, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Entertainment and Celebrity. -
Where does Taika Waititi travel from?
Taika Waititi generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Taika Waititi?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Taika Waititi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Taika Waititi for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Taika Waititi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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