Pollywood - Pasifika Film

16/01/2026

Aroha Awarau... Gone too soon...

29/11/2025

Final screening at the Auckland Art Gallery was a success ; )

Thank you to the gracious directors Aroha Awarau, Vea Mafile'o & Marcus Savelio for sharing your time and knowledge of film with the audience. Humble thanks to all the Directors who were in Pollywood this year!

Pollywood Pasifika Film 24 / 2026 is on the horizon - if you would like to submit your film for consideration - please reach out.

Grateful & Blessed to share Polynesian pride in film
Monuina!

18/11/2025

last screening this Saturday 22 Nov, 2pm
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/pollywood-pasifika-film-23/auckland

18/11/2025

Thank you to all that came to be a part of the Pollywood Pasifika Film opening night last Tuesday 11 Nov - especially the film reps Vea Mafile'o, Aroha Awarau, Louisa Tipene Opetaia, Hermann Retzlaff & Marcus Savelio that spoke about their films in the Q&A. A great success!

This Saturday 22 Nov, 2pm is the last screening taking place at the Auckland Art Gallery. Secure your tickets asap ; )

Tickets available via
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/pollywood-pasifika-film-23/auckland

07/11/2025

The Premiere of Pollywood Pasifika Film 23 / 2025 is taking place next Tuesday 11 November, 7pm!

The latest collection of Polynesian proud short film that will engage and provoke ideas of what it means to be a Pasifika person today.

23 years in the making, this film event can only be experienced in person, on the big screen and among other curious, creative & intelligent people.

An exclusive conversation with the film-makers will take place at the end of the screening to give you that authentic film festival feel and offer insight to their exceptional work.

Secure your tickets now!

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/pollywood-pasifika-film-23-premiere/auckland/mangere

16/10/2025

Fakaalofa Lahi atu world!
Pollywood Pasifika Film 23 happens this November.
Theme: Own your truth without compromise
Tickets available now.

PREMIERE screening - Tue 11 November, 7pm
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/pollywood-pasifika-film-23-premiere/auckland/mangere

FINAL screening - Sat 22 November, 2pm
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/pollywood-pasifika-film-23/auckland

Thank you for being amazing ; )

06/08/2025

Fakaaue Lahi! Thank you for your support! The Pollywood 'Climate Change Collection' screening was a meaningful gathering at the Gus Fisher Gallery..

The NZ International Film Festival - Whanau Marama screening of the NEW 'Nga Whanaunga Best of Aotearoa' short films screening last Sunday was an Intelligent & provocative Orchestra of film and people - Mauri Ora!

This weekend is the first ever Pasifika feature film from FIJI to premiere in NZIFF Whanau Marama - Beautiful Island, People, Language, Culture & Life, framed in a tale Boxing. Tickets are selling fast! https://www.nziff.co.nz/2025/tamaki-makaurau-auckland/bati/

24/07/2025

Morena and monuina kia mutolu oti! Why does Friday seem to influence bigger smiles and better attitudes? Open to your perspective if you feel like sharing ; )

Pollywood Pasifika Film - 'Climate Change collection' is screening tomorrow afternoon (Sat 26 Jul) at the Gus Fisher Gallery..
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/1397353866029?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register for your free ticket below and treat yourself to some beautiful Polynesian on screen perspectives intended to acknowledge Climate Change in the Pacific.

All Welcome!

11/07/2025

Fakaalofa Lahi Atu! HUGE Alofa & Respect to the amazing Polynesian films beautifying the world currently – Production, performance, Direction deserved of your attention and praise.

23 years later Pollywood Pasifika Film humbly contributes with intent of inspiring future Pasifika film and multi-media to become a reality. Will you or someone you know want to be a part of Polynesian film beautification movement?

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN for consideration into Pollywood Pasifika Film 23 premiering November 2025. Registration form attached. Submissions CLOSE Tuesday 16 September.

Also – If you are not familiar with Pollywood, come along to the following free screening...

‘PPF Climate change collection’ – Curated short films commenting on climate change in the Pacific. Screening at the Gus Fisher Gallery, Saturday 26 July, 3-4pm. Supplementing the ‘Tala O le Tau’ exhibition – All Welcome ; ) https://gusfishergallery.auckland.ac.nz/tala-o-le-tau/
Monuina!

25/11/2024

Fakaaue Lahi and Big thanks Corban Estate Arts Centre for hosting and to the audience for your attendance, support and positive vibes at the screening last week.

The LAST screening of Pollywood Pasifika Film 22 is happening this Sat 30 Nov, 3pm - Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

This is a FREE event thanks to the Gallery, secure your seat NOW via eventfinda link below - limited places remain.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/pollywood-pasifika-film-22/auckland

See you there ; )

16/11/2024

https://pmn.co.nz/read/entertainment/my-oldest-child-pollywood-pasifika-film-22-highlights-true-and-honest-work

For 22 years, the event has worked to enrich on-screen Pacific storytelling and creativity, director and founder Craig Fasi says.

15/11/2024

Fakaaue Lahi to those able to enjoy the opening night on Tuesday this week very glad to hear and see the positive response to the films.

Huge thanks to Vea, director of "Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue" & Sean, co-director of "Yeah Pare" for sharing your film-making experience with the audience, i know there was mutual benefit based on the genuine conversation that took place.

The next opportunity to see these amazing films will be taking place in Henderson - Corbans Estate Art Centre, Wed 20 Nov. Secure your tickets via link below.

Look forward to sharing Pollywood Pasifika Film 22_24 with you all..

Monuina ; )

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/pollywood-pasifika-film-22/auckland/henderson