Private Project

Teine

A poignant story of a dutiful eldest daughter within a Samoan household and her internal struggle of the weight of her responsibilities and expectations from her family, as well as, trying to maintain a grasp on her own aspirations in life.

  • Giselle Ilaoa
    Director
  • Giselle Ilaoa
    Writer
  • Mystique Romana-Hiko
    Writer
  • Paris Coulson
    Producer
  • Giselle Ilaoa
    Producer
  • Carrisse Uta'i
    Key Cast
    "Tala"
    Find Where I Belong
  • Aleni Tufuga
    Key Cast
    "Sefo"
    The Legend of Johnny Lingo, Sione’s Wedding and The Tattooist
  • Matalena Tulisi
    Key Cast
    "Tino"
  • Aimee Adams
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 NZD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English, Samoan
  • Shooting Format:
    1080p 25
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Yoobee Colleges South Seas Film School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Giselle Ilaoa

Giselle Ilaoa is a motivated and aspiring filmmaker, with a passion for telling stories that positively represents her Pasifika/Māori community. Born and raised in Pōneke, Giselle briefly spent five years living in the Gold Coast, Australia before moving to Tāmaki Makaurau to study at the University of Auckland/Waipapa Taumata Rau, majoring in Screen Production and Global Studies. She later expanded her craft by completing a Diploma in Film and Television Production (Level 6) at Yoobee South Seas Film School. At a young age, Giselle noticed the lack of meaningful representation of her community, and she hopes to bring about positive change and understanding through the power of storytelling.

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Director Statement

This film is a love-letter to the eldest daughter in Pasefika households, women who I have been raised by and have known in my life. I want to be able to create this film that represents their experience and perhaps, others within the community, to highlight Samoan culture, the patriarchy within, but also our fierce devotion to our 'aiga (family).