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Tuvalu

Tuvalu blackbirding story to head towards international screens

The Stolen Laevans of Tuvalu aims to take a painful chapter of Pacific history beyond Nukulaelae.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 30 Sep

Pacific Region

Three hours’ sleep and a last-minute location swap: Inside a Pacific 48-hour film race

Twenty teams across four island nations had just two days to turn a shared set of creative rules into original short films.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 16 Sep

Arts •

Tonga •

Aotearoa New Zealand

‘He was our superhero’: The legendary Jonah Lomu’s Tongan story comes to the big screen

A new documentary celebrating All Black legend Jonah Lomu premiered in Auckland at the weekend, highlighting his Pacific roots, family values and lasting influence to a new generation.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 03 Aug

Entertainment

Live-action Moana sparks wider debate and a push to reclaim onscreen Pacific stories

While some critics question whether Disney’s remake was needed, many Pasifika see something deeper.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 15 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

'Path is real': Academy honour shines spotlight on Pacific film talent

Award-winning Sāmoan filmmaker Tusi Tamasese says Pacific storytelling is gaining global recognition as Auckland Council backs Pasifika filmmaking.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 10 Jul

Entertainment

Live-action Moana stars on their ancestry, family and ‘seeing my grandfather’ on set

Seiuli Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia say the new Moana film is more than a movie as they describe a deep spiritual and family connection to their ancestors, culture and personal journey.

Latonya LoleWed, 01 Jul

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Tonga •

Sāmoa •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific filmmakers earn a seat at the Academy Awards voting table

A Tongan-New Zealand film-maker and Sāmoan director have been invited to join the Academy behind the Oscars.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 30 Jun

Entertainment

‘I know I can’: Pacific excellence strut the blue carpet at Moana Sydney premiere

Proud Pasifika film and cultural artists gathered to celebrate the incredible moment of on-screen indigenous representation.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 29 Jun

Arts

'It's a great privilege': Filmmaker brings Lomu's story home

Vea Mafile’o’s long-awaited documentary, Lomu, follows the rugby legend's rise from Ha’apai to global fame, told through Pacific eyes and family voices.

Renate RiversTue, 09 Jun

Language & Culture

Pacific voices lead the story: New film brings climate reality and culture to the big screen

A new animated film, told mostly in Pacific languages, shares real stories from across the region and puts communities at the centre of the climate crisis.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 13 Apr

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