Interview with "Nuku'alofa Film Festival" Director, Sisi’uno Helu

Sisi’uno Helu is a Tongan academic, film producer, and performing artist that co-founded the Nuku’alofa Film Festival.

The Nuku'alofa Film Festival (NFF) is on the 21st to 26th of October. Submissions will open June 1st on Film Freeway.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Sisi Unohelu and the Nuku'alofa Film Festival
• 1:04 Sisi's Personal Journey and Upbringing
• 3:10 Founding the Nuku'alofa Film Festival
• 4:36 Empowering Tongan Youth Through Filmmaking
• 6:46 Challenges and Opportunities in Tongan Filmmaking
• 8:37 Climate Change and the Film Competition
• 11:33 Community Engagement and Future Plans
• 17:24 Preserving Tongan Culture Through the Arts
• 23:32 Final Thoughts and Call to Action