Search results for “Vea Mafile'o”
Humans of the Islands - Vea Mafile'o
Posted in Coco Talanoa
"Vea Mafile’o is an artist of Tongan, Māori and Scottish descent who
works primarily in moving image and installation...Mafile’o continues to work as
a filmmaker and is co-founder of the…more
VEA MAFILE'O - Tongan Film maker on the rise
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Mālō e Lelei, My name is Vea Mafile'o and I am Scottish, English, Māori and Tongan from Tongoleleka, Ha'apai.
We need to have a voice on screen, so Pasifika women…more
Inked: Maila Urale
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out Samoan Artist Maila Urale and her contemporary take on traditional Samoan tattoo symbols!
Taking inspiration from everyday life, Maila incorporated traditional Samoan designs with modern day symbols that…more
Fresh 6 - Hosted by Common Kings
Posted in Coco-TV
Join us as the Common Kings take us through this years ONE LOVE FESTIVAL! Keeping it Fresh!
Keepin it Fresh at the Miss Pacific Islands pageant in Tonga!
Posted in Moana Arts
The Miss Pacific Islands pageant returned to the Kingdom of Tonga - catch highlights of the float parade & the pageant itself right here!
How to Catch an Octopus (Feke)
Posted in How To...
Hiding in the shadows of the Tongan reef, the mysterious Feke or Octopus taunts the hunter, its tentacles enticing him ever closer, then like fluid lighting, it slips beyond reach…more
Know your Ta'ovala
Posted in How To...
There is a secrete language wrapped up in a Tongan Ta’ovala or Mat.
Everything from how and where it's worn, to its size, the grade of the weave, it's decorations…more
How to make Tongan Topai
Posted in Coco Cookbook
Saia Mafile'o teaches his grandson Malosi how to make a Tongan delicacy - Tongan Topai.
Check out all the ingredients you'll need and try to cook it yourself by follow…more
KEEPIN IT FRESH - FIFO FESTIVAL TAHITI
Posted in Coco Talanoa
FIFO (Festival International Du Film Documentaire Océanien) is an international Pacific film festival that happens every year in Tahiti!
Meet some of the young filmmakers who were keeping it fresh…more
MY WORLD - MISS PACIFIC ISLANDS
Posted in Coco-TV
Miss American Samoa (Magalita Philomena Johnson), Miss Papua New Guinea (Leoshina Mercy Kariha) and Miss Samoa (Sonia Piva) discuss what makes a beautiful woman in their own cultures.
Siliga Setoga
Posted in Moana Arts
How to make Ngatu Tonga (Tapa)
Posted in How To...
Sieni Mafile’o joins a Koka’anga group, to make a Ngatu.
The age old custom of making Ngatu is broken down and demonstrated in Tonga’s Ancient Capital City, the village of…more
But I Do - Will Crummer
Posted in Songbook
Check out this beautiful rendition of the classic song from the early 60's, sung by Annie Crummer's dad Will!
Featuring his family and some beautiful harmonies, it's easy to see…more
How to make Tongan Lu Sipi and Lu Pulu
Posted in Coco Cookbook
Saia Mafile'o shows his grandchildren Malosi and Talavou how to make a favourite dish with Tongans around the world - Lu Sipi and Lu Pulu.
Check out all the ingredients…more
'Aho'eitu
Posted in Moana Arts
See this new re-telling of the legend of 'Aho'eitu - the first of the Tu'i Tonga dynasty to rule over Tonga.
Born to a mortal mother and the God Tangaloa,…more
The Legend of Kava Tonga
Posted in Moana Arts
The legend of Kava Tonga has come to life. In a harrowing story of love, loyalty and sacrifice, this short film gives you an insight into the importance of Kava…more
The Coronation of King Tupou VI
Posted in Coco Docos
See all the action in the week leading up to the King of Tonga's Coronation, including the Wesleyan Church offerings to the King and Queen, the block party, the Taumafa…more
I Kona - Common Kings
Posted in Songbook
Check out this beautiful rendition of the Hawaiian classic I Kona by the Common Kings!
Composed in 1920 by James Kelepolo, the stunning mele (song) expressed his love for Kona…more
NIKAU HINDIN - AUTE MAKER
Posted in Moana Arts
Nikau Hindin is a traditional maker of Aute - the Māori version of tapa cloth.
Meet this Creative Native, see her beautiful work and find out what she loves about…more
Fresh 6 - Giantkilla & Awhimai Fraser
Posted in Coco-TV
"It's important to keep these festivals alive, because on top of the twerk and the nae nae, we gotta keep our dances alive!"
Giantkilla and Awhimai take us through Polyfest…more
Lest We Forget the 500 Cook Islands Soldiers
Posted in Coco Docos
Aue! Ko te ngaropoina uake ia tatou rima anere vaeau toa Kuki Airani.
This video highlights the Cook Islands’ contribution of recruiting five hundred men from 1914 to 1918, who…more
TAPA OF THE PACIFIC - Fiji Masi with Joana Monolagi
Posted in Moana Arts
"As an indigenous Fijian woman, masi is very, very important to me. It speaks of all these different hands that have created the masi and it belongs to ... the…more
TAPA OF THE PACIFIC - Tonga Ngatu with Tui Emma Gillies & Sulieti Fieme'a Burrows
Posted in Moana Arts
Tui Emma Gillies & her mother Sulieti Fieme'a Burrows, full time artists and ngatu makers have had the art of Tongan Tapa making passed down to them through the generations.
They…more
CREATIVE NATIVE - CHRISTOPHER PRENAT
Posted in Moana Arts
Marquesan Actor & Costume Designer Christopher Prenat was raised in Tahiti & grew up around his grandparents who were artists.
He talks about the costumes he has mostly been creating for the…more
Broken Silence
Posted in Moana Arts
'Broken Silence' is the story of a man, haunted by the memories of an attack made on his wife, who plans revenge on the men responsible.
This film was made…more
SaVage Klub - High Tea
Posted in Moana Arts
Check out some of the Pacific movers and shakers within the arts world as they activate and create in the spaces around them.
The SaVage Klub are a collective of…more
Travel Tips - Shopping at Pape'ete Market Place, Tahiti with Actor West Leclay
Posted in Around the World
If you ever go to Tahiti, you have to visit the Pape'ete Market Place!!
Model, Actor and Dancer West Leclay shares some tips on how to do the markets right!…more
Isa Lei - Erakah
Posted in Songbook
Soul-singing diva Erakah jams her rendition of a Fijian classic 'Isa Lei'.
This song is a farewell song, usually sung when a loved one is leaving. Enjoy!
FOR MY FATHERS KINGDOM TRAILER
Posted in Coco Docos
For My Father's Kingdom follows Tongan pensioner Saia Mafile’o and his family as they are stretched to breaking point by the commitment and passion to God that has driven Saia’s…more
MY WORLD - GIANTKILLA
Posted in Coco-TV
"I knew I wanted to be an entertainer from as far as I can remember. As a child I sang, rapped and danced for anyone, anytime, anywhere."
Winning the Most…more
Just Give Me Love - THA FEELSTYLE
Posted in Songbook
Tha Feelstyle captures the beautiful island of Samoa in his latest video, check out behind the scenes in his "My World" this Saturday on Fresh Saturday 10am on TV2
Award…more
The National Anthem of Niue: 'Ki Niue Nei' - Che Fu, Tigilau Ness & Malcolm Lakatani
Posted in Songbook
Take 3 Niuean Musical legends; add a sunset and a song to unite an Island Nation and you’ve got something special.
Check out Che Fu, Tigilau Ness and Malcolm Lakatani…more
Legend of Tokamotu of Tuapa
Posted in Moana Arts
There is a lesson to be learnt about the power held in sacred objects, and the trust bestowed upon their protectors....
By the light of a fire in a cool…more
How to Hunt a Coconut Crab
Posted in How To...
Take a journey into the darkest depths of the Niuean jungle with muso and rookie Uga Hunter, Malcolm Lakatani.
With Machete in hand and some local guides to lead the…more
MULTI-NESIANS: Sahara Regina Magura
Posted in Coco Docos
'MULTI-NESIANS’’ is a series of conversations around race, identity and mixed cultural upbringings in Aotearoa.
There are strong intersects of many Pasifika, Asian, Maori, Melanesian and Palagi cultures across these…more
'Sipaio' performed by Malcolm Lakatani
Posted in Songbook
Sipaio is a celebration song. It encourages the use of body movement during the singing about the sound of happiness.
Written by The Tusini Family - famous song writers from…more
BENEATH THE SURFACE
Posted in Coco Docos
New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for a medal at the Commonwealth Games.
A traumatic childhood accident left Tupou Neiufi with a permanent…more
Creative Native: Monty Collins
Posted in Moana Arts
Creative Native Monty Collins takes us into his world of graffiti, cartoons, and the love for his art.
If you drive around most of Auckland and notice the amazing female…more
PACIFIC FEMALE FILM STORIES
Posted in Coco Talanoa
2019 is the year of the Brown Female Story in Aotearoa! So many great stories from the sistas of the Moana Nui A Kiwa are exploding on the big screen…more
MARIA - Short Film
Posted in Moana Arts
The matriarch of a large Polynesian family lies bedridden and silent, unable or unwilling to speak after a long illness.
When a family crisis strikes, Nan Maria gets some unexpected…more
Fresh Housewives of South Auckland S1 Ep 4
Posted in Coco-TV
Catch 'Fresh Housewives of South Auckland' on Fresh Saturday mornings 10am on TV2
Episode 4 - The struggle is real when it comes to keeping healthy.
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Fresh Housewives of South Auckland S1 Ep 7
Posted in Coco-TV
Catch Fresh Saturday 10am TV2
Epiosde 7 - Madonna hits up Lei to help her out with some financial issues.
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How To: Be a Tongan Tou'a
Posted in How To...
Stop in at any village in Tonga and you’re bound to come across a Kava hall or Club, a place to socialise, relax and partake in the age-old custom of…more
Make Takihi with Shimpal Lelisi
Posted in Coco Cookbook
Armed with a massive knife, some Island know how- and his Grandmothers recipe, Proud Niuean Shimpal Lelisi attempts to recreate his favourite Island dish- Takihi, from scratch.
But there an…more
The Events with Beulah Koale
Posted in Moana Arts
The talented Beulah Koale, know for his major role in the film "The Last Saint" was born in Otara, South Auckland and is of Samoan descent, Koale hits the stage…more
Make a Niuean Takihi
Posted in Coco Cookbook
Armed with a massive knife, some Island 'know how' and his Grandmothers recipe, Proud Niuean Shimpal Lelisi attempts to recreate his favourite Island dish Takihi, from scratch.
But there ain‘t…more
Tales of Taonga - Tapa of the Pacific
Posted in Coco Docos
Historically when we were first born it cradled our bodies.
It provided cover, warmth and protection and was one of our most highly valued posessions showing wealth, status and celebration…more
Pasifika Garage Stories
Posted in Coco Talanoa
From our most famous artists to sports people and thriving businesses, the humble South Auckland garage has been the heartland for creating some of our biggest success stories. Here are…more
IT'S ALIVE!!!
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Hey Coco-community! After a long, enjoyable and (being honest here) sometimes difficulty journey -thecoconet.tv is finally here!
We’ve almost been ‘live’ a week now and the whole coconet.tv family are…more
Pacific filmmaker has two films at the Berlinale NATIVE film festival
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Tongan female director Vea Mafile'o has the amazing feat of having two of her films premiere at the Berlinale Native festival this year.
Alongside a host of other largely female…more
DAUGHTERS OF THE MIGRATION - JUDGE IDA MALOSI
Posted in Coco Docos
The Coconet TV is proud to continue its 'Daughters of the Migration' series celebrating the impact Pacific women have had in Aotearoa over the generations.
Suluape said to me “I'm…more
Teine Sā - The Ancient Ones Ep3 Ahi
Posted in Coco-TV
Iz, a troubled non-binary teenager, has issues with their fathers ruthless commercial interests in building a hotel on a tapu mauga. On the way to the building site they encounter…more
Pacific media can be leading the digital content revolution.
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Auckland came alive today with some active talanoa from all our Pacific media sectors, with the first cross sector Pacific media fono in 10 years.
Recognising the stalwarts of the…more
INSPIRING ISLANDER - SIMA URALE
Posted in Coco-TV
Sima Urale has worked in the creative industry from theatre to film and television for more than 30 years, initially as a professional actor in theatre, and then in the…more
Teine Sā - The Ancient Ones: Ep1 Teine Sā
Posted in Coco-TV
An ambitious young artist will stop at nothing to make her new exhibition a success, and tramples on a sacred family heirloom in the process. She unwittingly invites herself into…more
Teine Sā - The Ancient Ones: Ep4 Hiama
Posted in Coco-TV
A young Solomon Islands teenager encounters bullying and micro-aggressions at school, and takes fate into her own hands when she is visited by a guardian spirit of her family.
This…more
Teine Sā - The Ancient Ones Ep5 Sina & Tuna
Posted in Coco-TV
* Triggering content warning and graphic scenes of violence *
After she swipes right on a Tinder date with a hot Samoan rugby star, Sina is forced to fight for…more
Teine Sā - The Ancient Ones: Ep2 Tapuitea
Posted in Coco-TV
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A young woman is distraught when she realises her boyfriend has been filming her having sex for online profit. In…more
Celebrating our Pasifika Female Directors
Posted in Coco Talanoa
Celebrating our Pasifika Female Directors on #FemaleFilmMakerFriday!
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SIMA URALE
Sima Urale has worked in the creative industry from theatre to film and television for more than 30 years, initially…more