HOW TO CATCH A TAOTAOMONA
Directed by Neil Tinkman- United States
- Coming of Age Stories
- English
- 2019
- 16 mins
As Raph wanders through the jungles behind his house, he encounters a human figure that resembles the taotaomona, an ancestral spirit from Chamorro mythology. He convinces his friend David to help him capture the taotaomona, and instead gains an appreciation for himself and his culture.
THIS FILM IS AVAILABLE ON DEMAND.
About the filmmaker: Neil Tinkham is a Producer, Writer and Director. He has another film at CAAMFest 2021, LET’S REMEMBER OUR ANCESTORS (TA HASSO I MANAINA)
Plays in
PACIFIC SHOWCASE
For many years, CAAMFest has partnered with Pacific Islanders in Communication (PIC) to bring stories from the Pacific Islands to Bay Area audiences. We are thrilled to continue this legacy through our virtual festival. 2021 marks PIC’s 30th anniversary and we celebrate their rich legacy of impact telling stories and making positive change in the world.
PACIFIC SHOWCASE SHORTS
Through a partnership with Pacific Islanders in Communication (PIC), every festival CAAMFest celebrates new Hawaiian and Pacific Islander…