Ra Vincent


Ra Vincent is a New Zealand production designer, set decorator and artist. He is best known for his work on The Hobbit trilogy and Jojo Rabbit. His accolades include a Hollywood Film Award and a Saturn Award, in addition to nominations for a BAFTA Award, two Academy Awards and two Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
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Biography

Vincent is Māori of the iwi Te Atiawa and in addition to his screen work he has produced a number of public sculptures. He started training as an artist in 1997 at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. His father is also an artist and sculptor and introduced his son to sculpting when he was growing up.

Public art works

Pou Whenua at Wai-titi Landing next to the New Zealand government buildings in ThorndonWaka Pou at Waitangi Park commissioned by Wellington Waterfront Ltd and presented by the Tenths TrustAnchor Stone, Te Ngākau Civic Square, WellingtonKaitiaki – Paraparaumu Library

Partial filmography

As production designer

What We Do in the Shadows Thor: Ragnarok Jojo Rabbit Our Flag Means Death Next Goal Wins

As set decorator

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies