Our Atoll Speakspremiered in Aotearoa/New Zealand on June 1st, 2019 at Wairoa Maori Film Festival within the Moana Nui Kiwa shorts film category! Gemma attended and here we share some of the beautiful moments! Thank you Leo Koziol and Louisa Tipene Opetaia for programming the film and for the wonderful experience!
Louisa Tipene Opetaia presents Our Atoll Speaks at the Kahungunu MaraeWonderful audience at Wairoa Maori Film Festival
Part of the experience at Wairoa Maori Film Festival is that audiences and filmmakers stay at the Marae getting a the full festival experienceMore of the audience Everyone watching Our Atoll SpeaksChildren were also there getting to see Pukapuka for the first timeGemma at Q&A with filmmakers attending Wairoa Maori Film FestivalMaking new friendsMana Wahine at WairoaFilmmakers, audience and volunteers on the bus to WairoaLunch stop – Aotearoa is beautifulWairoa sky
