Behind the Pacific Lens (SOLD OUT)

Behind the Pacific Lens
 

A free event screening two short films by Moana filmmakers:

'Hiama' (2021) by Matasila Freshwater (Solomon Islands, Pākeha)

'The Return' (2026) by Marina Alofagia McCartney

Stay on for a talanoa on Pacific film theory that explores how Moana filmmakers are creating their own cinematic language unique to the Pacific. Led by:

Tavu'i Dr. Marina Alofagia McCartney (Sā Moeleoi, Sā Lilomaiava, Samoa; Romanichal; Geordie, England), the first Pacific writer-director in the world to hold a PhD specialising in Pacific Film Theory, in conversation with Leali’ifano Professor Albert Refiti (Sā Aiono i Fasito’outa, Aiga o Leali’ifano i Vaovai; Samoa), leading scholar of vā and Pacific relational space.

Date: Saturday 14 November 2026

Arrive & eat: 7:00 pm, Pasifika finger food (foyer)

Screening & talanoa: 7:50 pm, finishing approximately 9:15–9:30pm

Venue: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD

Carparking:
Civic Car Park, vehicle entry from Greys Avenue or Mayoral Drive
Opening Hours on Saturday 6am to 3am
After 6pm: $3/hour; 5 or more hours: $13

Cost: Free entry, RSVP essential

RSVP via the link or QR code below:

https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BFRS

With thanks to Basement Theatre