From February 6 to 15, 2026
Tahiti - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui | ON SITE & ONLINE
2026, FIFO in the making : February 6-15, 2026
Welcome to the official website of the International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival (FIFO)
The 23rd edition of FIFO will take place from 6-15 February, 2026.
The physical version will be held as every year at the Maison de la Culture de Tahiti – Te Fare Tauhiti Nui. The digital FIFO will be accessible from French Polynesia, mainland France, the countries of Oceania and overseas territories, by going to the ‘Online‘ tab.
FIFO is the unmissable meeting place for documentary film enthusiasts. Every year, it brings to mind the voices, cultures and issues of the Pacific beyond the borders of our great ocean. It is also a unique professional opportunity for the media and the audiovisual sector in the Pacific: the possibility of meeting the directors and producers of the films selected and attending conferences, workshops and other events that immerse you in the audiovisual universe of the Pacific.
Ready to board our canoe (vā’a) of the 8th art?
Haere Mai! Let’s explore Oceania on a journey of emotions, discoveries and sharing, carried by the audiovisual talents of the Pacific.
Retrace FIFO 2025 with us:
En route vers le FIFO 2026 :
Si vous voulez que votre film fasse partie de la programmation de la prochaine édition, inscrivez vous en ligne. Vous pouvez soumettre des documentaires (courts ou longs) et des courts-métrages de fiction.
Pour inscrire votre film
à la prochaine édition
Vous avez moins de 26 ans, vous êtes Polynésien et vous avez réalisé un court-métrage ? Inscrivez votre film au “Mini Film Festival”. Les films doivent être en format paysage, ne pas excéder 3 minutes et peuvent avoir été créés individuellement, en groupe ou dans le cadre d’un projet scolaire. Les courts-métrages retenus seront répartis dans deux catégories (moins de 18 ans et 18-26 ans) et concourront pour obtenir des prix non monétaires.
Pour inscrire votre film
au “Mini Film Festival”
Le FIFO fait voyager les films de la 22ème édition jusqu’en décembre 2025. Si vous souhaitez organiser des projections dans vos communes, établissements scolaires et autres organismes, à Tahiti, dans les îles de Polynésie française ou ailleurs, contactez nous !
Pour organiser un “Hors-les-murs”
Palmarès du 22ème FIFO
- Tout
- Prix Demain / Ananahi
- Tout
- Prix Demain / Ananahi
Te Puna Ora, la source de vie
Summary : Inspired by the legend of the goddess Hina, Te Puna Ora, The Source of life follows the captivating story of resistance of three ...
Infos pratiques
Te Fare Tauhiti Nui – Maison de la Culture
946 boulevard Pomare IV, Front de mer, Papeete
et en ligne sur notre plateforme de visionnage.
Le FIFO aura lieu du 31 janvier au 9 Février 2025 en présentiel
et du 4 au 16 février en ligne.
MARDI
MERCREDI
JEUDI
VENDREDI
SAMEDI
DIMANCHE
FIFO 2026 International Jury
Aaron SALĀ
President of jury
Aaron J. Salā, Ph.D., is a leading voice in regenerative tourism in Hawai‘i, combining ancestral Pacific knowledge with innovation. As head of the Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB), he advocates for a sustainable tourism model that honors local cultures and prioritizes community well-being. Former Chair of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and Cultural Director, he founded Gravitas Pasifika, an organization dedicated to strengthening the resilience and self-determination of Pacific Island communities. In 2024, he was the festival director of the 13th Festival of Arts and Cultures of the Pacific (FestPAC), held in Hawai'i.
Anusha Duray
Australia
"Acquisitions Manager for National Indigenous Television (NITV), a division of SBS, and an audiovisual producer. This year, she served as Executive Producer for the series The Whole Table, and Producer for The Wake, an interactive film installation presented in Sydney. As a recipient of the Chief Executive Women in Leadership Scholarship, she has long been committed to showcasing Indigenous stories, talent and cultural diversity. A passionate cinephile, she supports a cinema that uplifts authentic voices across the Pacific. NITV is a channel created by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, dedicated to sharing Indigenous stories and issues with all Australians."
Stephen Stehlin
Aotearoa
"Taualeo’o Stephen Stehlin is a television producer and a major figure in Oceanian media. A New Zealander and Samoan descent, he was appointed to the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his exceptional commitment to Pacific media. For nearly 40 years, he has helped bring visibility to Pacific stories and voices, notably through Tagata Pasifika, the first television program dedicated to Indigenous peoples of the Pacific. He has continued this commitment to creating and sharing the region’s stories by founding the audiovisual production company SunPix Ltd."
Delphine Ollier-Vindin
New Caledonia
As the driving force behind the RECIF Festival (Emerging Directors, International Cinema and Pacific Films), she played a key role in developing New Caledonian fiction cinema and in programming auteur films over 26 editions of the La Foa Film Festival. She now coordinates the Cinéma d’ici et d’ailleurs initiative and serves on the Commission of the Audiovisual and Cinematographic Support Fund of New Caledonia, actively contributing to the development of the territory’s audiovisual creation.
Tuarii Tracqui
French Polynesia
An established performing artist known for his humor, stage energy, and versatility. Both a dancer, actor, performer, and writer, he draws inspiration from the creative and cultural vibrancy of Oceania. Deeply committed to transmission, he uses his talent to serve a living art form that celebrates identity, movement, and storytelling, while building bridges between cultural heritage and contemporary expression.
Lucile Guichet
French Polynesia
"After passing her baccalaureate in Pape‘ete, Lucile Guichet returned to Tahiti in 2008 with a journalism degree from Sciences Po Paris. She then joined Polynésie La 1ère, where she covers local and regional news for television, radio, and the web. A journalist, host, and director, she also leads political debates and social affairs programs. She has produced several magazines and documentaries, including Sana, le cristal qui consume, which was selected out of competition at FIFO 2022. Committed to media education, she regularly works in schools, leading workshops on media awareness, combating misinformation, and developing critical thinking."
Toa FRASER
Dramaturge, cinéaste et réalisateur néo-zélandais d'origine fidjienne et anglaise, est reconnu pour ses films comme The Dead Lands (2014), qui valorise la langue et la culture māori. Ses œuvres explorent les thèmes des liens identitaires et communautaires. Il a également produit et réalisé la série primée Sweet Tooth sur Netflix. Diagnostiqué de la maladie de Parkinson en 2016, il continue à poursuivre sa passion en conciliant créativité et parcours personnel.
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