Hiama

Best Narrative Short (World) – Hiama

Directed by Matasila Freshwater

Summary

A young Solomon Islands teenager encounters bullying at school and takes fate into her own hands when she is visited by a guardian spirit of her family.

Director Bio

Matasila Freshwater, from Solomon Island heritage, is a Wellington director with a background in animation, anthropology and design. Growing up, Matasila struggled to find her own experiences of the world reflected back at her through the media she consumed. Now, with the aim of forging a sustainable career in the arts, Matasila is passionate about exploring the relationship between culture and selfhood.

Details

Year: 2021

Runtime: 13 minutes

Language: English

Country: New Zealand/Colour

Premiere: East Coast
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Details

Year: 2021

Runtime: 13 minutes

Language: English

Country: New Zealand/Colour

Premiere: East Coast
Social Media:

Director: Matasila Freshwater

Screenwriter: Matasila Freshwater

Producer: Lisa Taouma, Maria Tanner
Executive Producer: Margaret Zhang

Cast:Elsie Polosovai, Sharlinah Rurai, Molly Curnow

Cinematographer: Drew McGeorge