Private Project

Find Where I Belong

Life on the streets of New Zealand for two homeless men: John, the older man, seems to like this life and to be at home here. Elvis, the Marquesan, dreams of returning to his island. Good relations and understanding v. confrontation, separation and mutual aid…

  • KAHU KAIHA
    Director
  • KAHU KAIHA
    Writer
  • CARRISSE UTA'I
    Producer
  • KAHU KAIHA
    Key Cast
    "Elvis"
  • STEVEN CIPRIAN
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 22, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    16,000 NZD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • FIFO 2023
    Tahiti, Papeete
    French Polynesia
    February 4, 2023
    French Polynesia premiere
    Official selection/ Best short fiction
  • Maoriland Film Festival 2023
    Otaki
    New Zealand
    March 18, 2023
    New Zealand premiere
    Official selection
  • NZ WEB FEST 2023
    Auckland
    New Zealand
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2023
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 6, 2023
    US premiere
    Official selection
  • NZIFF Whānau Mārama 2023
    Auckland , Wellington
    New Zealand
    August 1, 2023
    Auckland Premiere
    Official selection
  • Rochefort Pacifique 2023
    Rochefort
    France
    France Premiere
    Official selection
  • Festival International du film insulaire de l"île de croix
    L’île de croix
    French Southern Territories
    Corse premiere
    Official selection
  • Show me Shorts Festival 2023
    Auckland
    New Zealand
    October 8, 2023
    Official selection
  • San Diego Asian Film Festival 2023
    San Diego
    New Zealand
    November 4, 2023
    Official selection
  • Halawai Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    October 28, 2023
    Official selection
  • Short circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival
    Victoria
    Canada
    May 3, 2024
    Official selection
  • Wairoa Māori Film Festival
    Auckland
    New Zealand
    October 25, 2024
    Official selection
Distribution Information
  • France Télévisions
    Distributor
    Country: France
    Rights: Video on Demand
Director Biography - KAHU KAIHA

Kahu Kaiha is a talented Marquesan multi-hypenate, having experience as an Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Marquesan Haka Choreographer and Marquesan Haka music composer.

Kahu continues to create ambitious and culturally centered films through his production company, Kakaia Productions. He is deeply committed to preserving and promoting Marquesan culture, through sharing the stories, traditional dances, and music of his homeland with a broader audience via his work on screen, as well as being a regular participant in festivals and workshops.

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