
PACIFIC SHOWCASE
- Gala & Showcases
- 158 mins
In collaboration with our National Multicultural Alliance (NMCA) partner, Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), CAAMFest’s Pacific Showcase joins PIC in centering authentic stories that reflect the culture and heritage of the Pacific Islands and its diaspora.
In this program
TE PUNA ORA (THE SOURCE OF LIFE)
Directed by Virginie Tetoofa
As the climate crisis threatens Tahiti, an alliance of women embarks on a sacred journey to protect their island home.
STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Directed by Jalena Keane-Lee
Hawaiians, including Pua Case and her daughters, protest the construction of telescopes on the sacred Mauna Kea, highlighting the environmental and cultural impact, while showcasing the resilience of their movement and sisterhood.