Pollywood Pasifika Film 22

"Overjoyed with a generous serving of humility to announce the release of Pollywood Pasifika Film 22" says Craig Fasi, founder & director of Pollywood Pasifika Film. The numerous uncertainties for such a unique and equally conflicted creative path makes for an arduous journey - regardless, Mr Fasi has accomplished an intelligent collection of Pasifika focused filmic delight.

3 award winning films are amongst the 5 films selected by Mr Fasi for an apprx 60min showcase.

Butterfly/Bataplai Directed by Veialu Aila-Unsworth & Red Room Directed by Alex Liu, jointly won best film for the Nga Whanaunga Maori Pasifika shorts. Red Room is a dark comedy based on a 'slap-clinic' where relief and restraint can easily be confused however Butterfly/Bataplai of Papua New Guinea origins will give you a real sense of self-worth & pride to combat the overrated generalizations engrained in society.

Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue Directed by Vea Mafile'o was acknowledged with the acclaimed Whanau Marama New Zealands's Best 2024 selection of short films. Winning the NZ International Film Festival Patrons Award for Best Film! The award recognition speaks volumes of this must-see movie about the disconnection of a young speech therapist from her Tongan heritage which puts her patients life at risk.

Pollywood Pasifika film 22 premieres Tuesday 12 November with 2 subsequent screenings Wednesday 20 November and Saturday 30 November.

Available film representatives will be at each screening venue to speak about their work and be hosted by Mr Fasi for Q&A with the audience.

Rated M due to offensive language and drug use.