Armea, Cham, Ink Fish, Sunyata short films
“If you listen to nature, it will lead the way…” Elder Gagaj Taimanav
Steeped in symbolism and no larger than a child’s hand, the diminutive bird known as the Armea is found in only one place on Earth: the Pacific island of Rotuma. After years away, Rako Pasefika returns to Rotuma with elders and community to revitalize ancient stories and connect with the land and ocean.
- Year2023
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageRotuman, English
- CountryRotuma, Australia
- DirectorLetila Mitchell
- ProducerTaylor Hensel, Kavita Pillay, Adam Mazo, Tracy Rector
- Executive ProducerTracy Rector
- CastZelda Rafai, Maeva Mitchell Dominiko, Iane Tavo Atalifo, Mark Dominiko
- CinematographerJustyn AhChong
- EditorSauli Pillay
- ComposerRakoPasefika - Paul Dominiko, Iane Atalifo, John Taukave, Ema Rupeni, Emotama Pene
Armea, Cham, Ink Fish, Sunyata short films
“If you listen to nature, it will lead the way…” Elder Gagaj Taimanav
Steeped in symbolism and no larger than a child’s hand, the diminutive bird known as the Armea is found in only one place on Earth: the Pacific island of Rotuma. After years away, Rako Pasefika returns to Rotuma with elders and community to revitalize ancient stories and connect with the land and ocean.
- Year2023
- Runtime20 minutes
- LanguageRotuman, English
- CountryRotuma, Australia
- DirectorLetila Mitchell
- ProducerTaylor Hensel, Kavita Pillay, Adam Mazo, Tracy Rector
- Executive ProducerTracy Rector
- CastZelda Rafai, Maeva Mitchell Dominiko, Iane Tavo Atalifo, Mark Dominiko
- CinematographerJustyn AhChong
- EditorSauli Pillay
- ComposerRakoPasefika - Paul Dominiko, Iane Atalifo, John Taukave, Ema Rupeni, Emotama Pene