'Northridge' is a supernatural thriller web series made by a group of young adults and youth in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The series follows a group of teenagers as they navigate the mysterious past of their hometown. The story begins when friends Jordan, Josh, Lexie, Riley, and David stumble upon a mysterious site during a camping trip, unwittingly triggering a series of events that uncover the town's dark history. 

Blending coming-of-age themes with supernatural elements, the series is a blend of Stranger Things, Gravity Falls, and Stand By Me. 

'Northridge' is to be filmed throughout 2025, with a soundtrack being created by local youth bands to accompany the project. 

Our mission is to create a film project that showcases youth creative potential in Ōtepoti. By the end of our project, we'd like to open the horizons of creative leadership opportunities for youth in our city. The team we've gathered consists of local actors, musicians, and technical crew. 

Pippa Trotman is the creator, director, head writer, and a producer for Northridge. She is a first year cinematic arts student at the University of Canterbury and has created this project as a way to bring together creative youth in Dunedin. 

Tyler Cox is the cinematographer, head of crew, and a producer for Northridge. He is a year 11 student at Logan Park High School and has experience in film through special events such as school prize givings and music events.