Māsima 2023 Panel Conversations: Guided by our amazing moderator, Kamaile Tripp-Harris, our Māsima 2023 panel conversations are a true celebration of Pacific Islanders diversity as well as educational experiences that help create awareness and cultural connections within Pasifika filmmakers all around the world.
These FREE pre-recorded panels will be available online at SLFSathome.org. Available thru May 24.
Pasifika Women Filmmakers Boldly Breaking the Norm
PANEL AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY NOW HERE
Panelists: Gabriella Brayne, Ruby Harris, Jessica Magro, Alice Lolohea.
Moderator: Kamaile Tripp-Harris
Join this group of ground-breaking Pasifika women filmmakers as they discuss what inspires them, how they use their work to promote stories sovereignty and celebrate community, and how they tear down barriers while staying true to their own voices. One of our favorite panel conversations of all times that surely will leave you wanting to follow up on these amazing artists journeys.
Heritage, Community and Land Sovereignty
PANEL AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY NOW HERE
Panelists: Lani Cupchoy, Justin Gerona, Glenda Tuaine, Nancy Thompson, Iara Lee
Moderator: Kamaile Tripp-Harris
From freedom, to land rights to cultural connections and thought-provoking artists, we couldn’t have asked for a more diverse and inclusive conversation. This panel is as much one of a kind as it is a convergence of passion for storytelling in true Māsima Film Tour style.
A Filmmaker’s Journey to Challenge Hawaii’s Colonial Narrative
PANEL AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY NOW HERE
Panelist: Anthony Banua-Simon
Moderator: Kamaile Tripp-Harris
An emotional insight into Anthony Banua-Simon’s journey to establish the connections between colonialism, unethical business and entertainment industry, while threading the story of how Hawai’i has been sold as paradise, while being stolen away from those for whom is their Native and rightful home. An educational, exciting and moving panel discussion, recorded exclusively for Māsima 2023.
Uplifting Storytellers Through Collective Power
PANEL AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY NOW HERE
Panelists: Veialu Aila-Unsworth, Pumehana Cabral, Peter Filimaua, Alexis Si’i, Lauren To’omalatai, Misa Tupou.
Moderator: Kamaile Tripp-Harris
United by Visual Communications, Armed With a Camera Fellowship, this group of emerging Pacific Islanders filmmakers found new ways to uplift their work in the power of collective creation. You can feel the community, support and intimacy through the screen and we guarantee you will leave the conversation lightened and grateful you did not miss it.
There’s No Vanity in Believing in Yourself
PANEL AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY NOW HERE
Panelist: Joshua Leomiti
Moderator: Kamaile Tripp-Harris
“Am I wanting something that isn’t mine or is this mine and I have to fight for it?” This and many other inspiring questions await as we listen to Joshua Leomiti reflect on the challenges of believing in yourself while navigating a complex industry that pushes uniqueness into boxes. In the words of our Production team: “We were smiling through the entire conversation” and we assure you, so will you.
