Daughters of the Ocean presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pacific Islanders In Communications (PIC), these films honor years of PIC funding to continue storytelling traditions through media. From Hawaii to Samoa, to Southern California to Aotearoa; these stories reflect the generosity of the waters that connect the Pasifika diaspora. These "Daughters of the Ocean" bring that generosity and love to every aspect of their lives.
The mission of Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) is to support, advance, and develop Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges. In keeping with the mission, PIC helps Pacific Islander stories reach national audiences through funding support for productions, training and education, broadcast services, and community outreach. Learn more at piccom.org
The docuseries provides a rare look into the lives of three Micronesian women as they simultaneously balance work and college and maintain strong, intimate connections to their Pacific Island homes some 3,000 miles away.
- Year2018
- Runtime18 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLola Quan Bautista
- ProducerLola Quan Bautista, Shirley Thompson
- Executive ProducerLeanne K. Ferrer
- CinematographerValerie Narte, Nathan Fitch
- EditorShirley Thompson, James Gochenouer
Daughters of the Ocean presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pacific Islanders In Communications (PIC), these films honor years of PIC funding to continue storytelling traditions through media. From Hawaii to Samoa, to Southern California to Aotearoa; these stories reflect the generosity of the waters that connect the Pasifika diaspora. These "Daughters of the Ocean" bring that generosity and love to every aspect of their lives.
The mission of Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) is to support, advance, and develop Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges. In keeping with the mission, PIC helps Pacific Islander stories reach national audiences through funding support for productions, training and education, broadcast services, and community outreach. Learn more at piccom.org
The docuseries provides a rare look into the lives of three Micronesian women as they simultaneously balance work and college and maintain strong, intimate connections to their Pacific Island homes some 3,000 miles away.
- Year2018
- Runtime18 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLola Quan Bautista
- ProducerLola Quan Bautista, Shirley Thompson
- Executive ProducerLeanne K. Ferrer
- CinematographerValerie Narte, Nathan Fitch
- EditorShirley Thompson, James Gochenouer