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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Year: 2021
Runtime: 13 minutes
Language: English
Country: New Zealand/Colour
Premiere: East Coast
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Director: Matasila Freshwater
Screenwriter: Matasila Freshwater
Producer: Lisa Taouma, Maria Tanner
Executive Producer: Margaret Zhang
Executive Producer: Margaret Zhang
Cast:Elsie Polosovai, Sharlinah Rurai, Molly Curnow
Cinematographer: Drew McGeorge
Editor: Jack Woon
Director: Matasila Freshwater
Screenwriter: Matasila Freshwater
Producer: Lisa Taouma, Maria Tanner
Executive Producer: Margaret Zhang
Executive Producer: Margaret Zhang
Cast:Elsie Polosovai, Sharlinah Rurai, Molly Curnow
Cinematographer: Drew McGeorge
Editor: Jack Woon