Private Project

Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong

Rob Kongaika runs from his family to join the military, and becomes the first Tongan US Air Force Colonel. This is the true story of the island traditions, faith, and family that made him into the soldier he is today.

  • Anna Kongaika
    Director
  • Grayson Hardman
    Producer
  • Anna Kongaika
    Editors
  • Grayson Hardman
    Editors
  • Noah Richmond
    Director of Photography
  • Jimmy Mohlman
    Audio Engineers
  • Bridger Nebeker
    Audio Engineers
  • Jeff De Jesus
    Production Assistant
  • Stephanie Kirkwood
    Assistant Editors
  • Venice De Gastón
    Assistant Editors
  • Ian Alleman
    Assistant Editors
  • Kylie Linton
    Post Sound Engineer
  • Martin Galleguillos
    Colorists
  • Alexa Jackman
    Colorists
  • Lincoln Lillywhite
    Colorists
  • Logan Warner
    Colorists
  • Noah Richmond
    Colorists
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Pacific Islander, Polynesian, Military, Family
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Brigham Young University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Masima Film Festival
    Salt Lake City
    United States
    May 20, 2025
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Anna Kongaika