Pift Pacific Islanders in Film & TV

Nanai Jeremiah Tauamiti (Jerry, Malosi Pictures) currently has his film ‘Maria’ (Multinesia Productions, 2016) on the film circuit, winning the Mana Moana Award at Wairoa Maori Film Festival for Best Pasifika Short, and is part of the NZFC Latin America… “From the Pacific We Rise” The call cry of Kila Kokonut Krew and the title of their…

The call cry of Kila Kokonut Krew and the title of their 2008 exhibition at Fresh Gallery, Otara – “From the Pacific We Rise”. In 2017, Vela Manusaute – KKK co-founder, Toi Whakaari graduate (the first Niuean), one of the pioneers in Aotearoa Pacific comedy, part of the comedy duo The Brownies – he’s stuck with…

February 19, 2017 14th February 2017 Young Maori & Pacifika Actors Wanted ‘THE BREAKER-UPPERERS’ – from the producers of ‘HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE’ & ‘BOY’ Written & Directed by Madeline Sami & Jackie van Beek. We are looking for ‘up’n’comers’ and actors from the community who might be interested in auditioning for a role in…

From Script to Screen EVENT: TUES 23 AUGUST 2016, 7:30-8:30PM, THE CLASSIC, AUCKLAND With the sheer number of films in the global market, what does it take to get your projects recognised on the international stage? Fresh from Sundance, SXSW, Cannes’ Marché du Film and Berlin’s EFM, producers Robin Scholes, Ant Timpson and Alexander Behse…

Ursula Grace Williams’ short documentary ‘The King’ receives the Inaugural Bright Sunday Emerging Pasifika Filmmaker Award Part­ Samoan filmmaker Ursula Grace Williams received the Inaugural Bright Sunday Emerging Filmmaker Award during a Grand Gala held recently at…

From DEGNZ DEGNZ invites applications for two TV Children’s action adventure Attachments on Power Rangers Productions Ltd TV series Power Rangers – Ninja Steel & Ninja Super Steel (Seasons 24 & 25). Power Rangers Ninja Steel & Ninja Super Steel, produced… From Script to Screen  Is there a story you would like to tell through…

The Pacific Islands Media Association (PIFT’S buddy organisation) is holding a fundraising dinner on Friday 19th August from 600pm at the Ponsonby Cruising Club. Tickets are 50 tara and gets you a complimentary drink, dinner and voting rights, as well as… From BrownInk @Playmarket PLAYWRITING AND SCREENPLAY PROGRAMME FOR NEW ZEALAND MAORI AND PASIFIKA WRITERS…

INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENT: Big Screen Symposium early bird ticket sales close this Fri 19 Aug; Cate Shortland, Tony Krawitz and The Phoenix Foundation to deliver masterclasses Wed 17 August The Big Screen Symposium 2016 takes place on 24/25 September. Buy your early bird… From NZ On Air NZ On Air and Google have teamed up to…

Catch Aka’ou screening and talanoa on Sunday August 14th, 3 – 5pm at Mirage Gallery, 93 – 95 The Strand, Parnell, Auckilani. Read more below. Or, catch the event on Facebook. Robert is of Ngāti Kuki Airani (Rarotonga & Atiu), Te Arawa and Ngāti Awa heritage; he lives and works in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.  Robert was…

Welcome to the home of Pacific Islanders in Film & Television, the association of Pacific film and television makers mainly based in Aotearoa. PIFT seeks to network and engage with Pacific creators in the moving image industry, provide platforms and pathways for development and represent makers in wider industry and governmental or regulatory forums. Check our…