Pollywood 23

Twenty-three Years of meaningful existence, hundreds of important Pasifika short film, thousands of delighted viewers – inspiring countless unique Polynesian stories yet to be told. Pollywood Pasifika Film 23 premieres Tuesday 11 November 2025 equipped to confront and captivate audiences from all walks of life.

“Relevant, real and provocative” says Pollywood Director Craig Fasi, “my passion for Pasifika film is evident in my dedication and service to the Pasifika Film community – our Pasifika journey in film is necessary to encourage our development and challenge the stereo-typed narrative. My selection of film this year empowers a view of strength and certainty that I know will create conversation long after audiences have left the screening”.

Visual taonga depicting cultural detachment with heartfelt Hawaiian film, ‘Dear Aloha’ directed by Cris Romento, speaks of retention and reclamation in an environment plagued with displacement that continues to dilute the Mana of Hawaii and its…