INDIGENOUS NOW!
- Pacific Cinewaves, Shorts Programs
- 31 mins
Take a trip from Fiji to the Philippines with these cinematic reflections from indigenous voices from different parts of the globe.
In this program
rooted
Directed by: Mia Kami | 5 mins
Rooted reflect the deep connection between people of the Pacific, their land, sea, and their identity.
THE FLIGHT OF THE BANOG
Directed by: Elvert Bañares | 9 mins
The legends of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines: stories of love and resurrection. A father fondly narrates to his son a portion of the Suguidanon Epic of the indigenous Panay Bukidnon people.
THE SACRIFICE
Directed by: Tumeli Tuqota Jr | 8 mins
In a land steeped in old traditions, a Drua (ship) is about to be put to sea, demanding a steep toll for its launch.
NIGHT RIDE
Directed by: Todd Karehana | 10 mins
When a mother-of-ten returns nightly to the old family home to feed stray cats, her son questions its connection to the death of his brother.


