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Pacific Cinewaves

In our fortified commitment to amplify Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Pacific Cinewaves programming celebrates stories and storytellers emerging from Hawai’i, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Guåhan (Guam), Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Samoa, and throughout the Pacific region.

Pacific Cinewaves

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS

Film A TALE OF TWO SISTERS Directed by Angelique Kalani Axelrode Blending narrative and movement based storytelling, two sisters overcome tension in their relationship; inspired by the mo‘olelo of…
Pacific Cinewaves, Shorts Programs, VC Presents

ARMED WITH A CAMERA VOL. 2023

Program ARMED WITH A CAMERA VOL. 2023 Join us in a special opening night with a program of films by the Armed with a Camera…
Pacific Cinewaves

AS THE WATER DARKENS

Film AS THE WATER DARKENS Directed by Tiare Ribeaux While navigating between survival and her connection to the land, a weaver experiences a transformation when she finds…
Pacific Cinewaves

E MĀLAMA PONO, WILLY BOY

Film E MĀLAMA PONO, WILLY BOY Directed by Scott W. Kekama Amona A Native Hawaiian police officer is forced to choose between supporting his family, upholding the law, and doing…
Pacific Cinewaves

EYES AND EARS

Film EYES AND EARS Directed by Tahuaroa Ohia To six-year-old Ben, the world is full of loud noises and frightening images. As Ben struggles with everyday…
Pacific Cinewaves

FIND WHERE I BELONG

Film FIND WHERE I BELONG Directed by Kahu KAIHA Elvis, a homeless teenager must find courage to leave the street life in order to return to his…
Pacific Cinewaves

FOLLOW ME HOME

Film FOLLOW ME HOME Directed by Derek Felipe, Fa'avae Fa'avae, Michael Gray When a young Pacific Islander boy, in search for his identity, grows up in a neighborhood clothed by…
Pacific Cinewaves, Shorts Programs

INDIGENOUS NOW!

Program INDIGENOUS NOW! There are 476 million Indigenous people around the world; a vast majority of their homelands are connected to…
Pacific Cinewaves

INHERITANCE

Film INHERITANCE Directed by Erin Lau A struggling nature photographer is forced to confront the pain his family has carried for generations.
Narrative Programs, Pacific Cinewaves

KĀINGA

Film KĀINGA Directed by Angeline Loo, Asuka Sylvie, Ghazaleh Golbakhsh, HASH, Julie Zhu, Michelle Ang, Nahyeon Lee, Yamin Tun Pan Asian women’s confronting and comforting stories of becoming and being ‘at home’ in
Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pacific Cinewaves

KE KAHEA: AN INVITATION INTO SACRED SPACE

Film KE KAHEA: AN INVITATION INTO SACRED SPACE Directed by Justyn Ah Chong A group of women heed the calling to make kapa for unearthed ancestral remains.
Pacific Cinewaves

MĀUI ADVENTURES: CAPTURING THE SUN

Film MĀUI ADVENTURES: CAPTURING THE SUN Directed by Jus G. When the days are too short for life to survive, a Hawaiian boy fights the sun in order…
Narrative Programs, Pacific Cinewaves, Shorts Programs

PACIFIC CINEWAVES SHORTS

Program PACIFIC CINEWAVES SHORTS Through various frames and points of view, we are brought closer to encountering an ancient Pacific past.
Pacific Cinewaves

THE RETRIEVAL

Film THE RETRIEVAL Directed by Aree Kapa If it’s already yours, it’s not stealing, right?
Pacific Cinewaves

STREET LIGHTS

Film STREET LIGHTS Directed by Te Mahara Tamehana A story of redemption, forgiveness and love between three generations
Pacific Cinewaves

THE BREAK

Film THE BREAK Directed by Conrad Lihilihi A woman's growing success begins to unearth deep insecurities and trauma within her toxic relationship which leads to…
Pacific Cinewaves

THE POLITICS OF TOHEROA SOUP

Film THE POLITICS OF TOHEROA SOUP Directed by Tiana Trego Hall A story about family, food and me.
Pacific Cinewaves

THE VOYAGER’S LEGACY

Film THE VOYAGER’S LEGACY Directed by Bailey Poching In 1970’s Auckland New Zealand, an immigrant family endeavors to give their story a fairytale ending.