DisOrient 2024

Shorts Program: Pasifika Pride

Expired March 18, 2024 6:59 AM
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6 films in package
Snack
Jess and her grandmother share a comforting moment in the kitchen making panikeke, a Sāmoan treat, and singing a beloved song to grieve the loss of a man dear to both of them.
Butterfly/Bataplai
Raya loves makeup but her family does not. She’s torn between her secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family’s strict religious beliefs.
More Bounce
Three Southern Californian Samoan bouncers reflect on their experiences with chaos and companionship while working this unique job.
Telesia 2 the World (a film by Telesia Tanoai II)
Telesia Tanaoa'i's love of language takes her on a journey from her home in Aotearoa to the international Chinese Bridge Speech Competition and opens up limitless possibilities. Sia's inspiring accomplishments in Chinese language proficiency introduce her to many new friends around the globe, but they also invite the world to see Aotearoa.
Fili
Recent graduate Fili Tanuvasa is torn between following his father's footsteps in playing football and pursuing his hidden passion for acting.
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Kahuku Mana
The Kahuku High School Red Raiders honor the memory of three fallen coaches and their Polynesian heritage by bringing a state championship to Hawaii’s North Shore of Oahu.
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Recent graduate Fili Tanuvasa is torn between following his father's footsteps in playing football and pursuing his hidden passion for acting.


Director - Peter Filimaua

Peter is a filmmaker of Mexican and Samoan descent from Diamond Bar, California. From a young age, he was an avid film fan and believes in the mantra of dreaming big and working hard. Passionate about his craft, he is dedicated to telling underrepresented stories that aim to inspire the next generation of filmmakers. He completed his bachelor's degree in Media Production and Film Studies from Pepperdine University in 2019. He received his MFA in Film and Television Production from the University of Southern California.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
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  • Director
    Peter Filimaua
  • Screenwriter
    Peter Filimaua
  • Producer
    Andy Yi Li, Haoyue Yang, David Duran Lopez
  • Cast
    Joshua Leomiti, Eric Scanlan, Alex Correa
  • Editor
    Shih-Chun Hsiao
  • Production Design
    Raza Rizvi, Shan Jiang
  • Sound Design
    Bunthoeun Real
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