Christine Jeffs is a New Zealand filmmaker, known for her distinct visual style and compelling narratives with a focus on strong female protagonists. She made an immediate mark with her first short film, Stroke. Jeffs then adapted the Kirsty Gunn novel Rain (NZIFF 2001) for the screen, confirming her unique and nuanced approach to storytelling as both director and writer. It was her first feature-length film. Both Stroke and Rain were officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival. A Mistake is Jeffs’ fourth feature film.

Christine Jeffs will be doing Q+As following A Mistake in Auckland and Wellington.