The 24th FIFO will take place from February 5 to 14, 2027
Tahiti - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui | IN PERSON & ONLINE
Welcome to the official website of the International Documentary Film Festival Oceanic (FIFO)
On the way to FIFO 2027:
If you want your film to be part of the program of the next edition, register online. You can submit documentaries (short or long) and fiction short films.
To submit your film
at the next edition
You are under 26 years old, you are from French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna or New Caledonia, and you have made a short film? Register your film for the “Mini Film Festival”. The films must be in landscape format, not exceed 5 minutes in length, and may have been created individually, in a group, or as part of a school project. The shortlisted short films will compete for non-monetary prizes.
To submit your film
at the “Mini Film Festival”
The FIFO will transport the films from the 23rd edition until December 2026. If you would like to organize screenings in your municipalities, schools and other organizations, in Tahiti, in the French Polynesia islands or elsewhere, contact us !
To organize an “Out-of-the-walls” event”
The 23rd edition of FIFO took place at the 06 to 15 February 2026.
The physical version took place as every year at the House of Culture of Tahiti – Te Fare Tauhiti Nui. The . Numerical FIFO In turn, access was available from French Polynesia, metropolitan France, the countries of Oceania, and the overseas territories, by going to the tab ‘Online’.
FIFO is the a must-attend event of documentary film enthusiasts. He made resonate, Every year, the voices, cultures and issues of the oceans Beyond the borders of our great ocean. It is also a professional opportunity unique for the media and the audiovisual sector in the Pacific: the possibility of meeting the directors and producers selected films and attending screenings conferences, of, from workshops and other events that immerse you in the audiovisual universe of the Pacific.
Ready to board our 8th art boat (vā’a)?
Have fun! Let's go explore Oceania during a A journey of emotions, of discoveries and of sharing, carried by the audiovisual talents from the Pacific.
Announcement of the FIFO 2026:
Retrospective of the FIFO 2025:
23rd FIFO awards
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Grand Prix of the Jury FIFO-FRANCE TELEVISIONS
Before the Moon Falls
Following a diagnosis of mental illness, Samoan writer Sia Figiel embarks on a journey to discover the root cause of her suffering. But the path to…
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Special first prize from the jury
Emily: I Am Kam
This film pays tribute to the legacy of Emily Kam Kngwarray, a major figure in Australian art and an artist of rare prolificity. It explores the power…
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Second special prize from the jury
The Haka Party Incident
On May 1st 1979, a group of young Māori and Pasifika activists, who would later become known as «He Taua», confronted students at the University of Auckland…
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Prix Demain / Ananahi
The War Below: Restoring Hope in the Solomon Islands
Every year, in the Solomon Islands, the forgotten epicenter of the Pacific War, World War II bombs continue to kill and injure...
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Best short fiction film award
Pākehā
In the 1980s, in New Zealand, a young Pākehā mother, determined to learn the Māori language Te Reo, shares her struggles, resilience, and courage…
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Best Documentary Short Film Prize
Nothing is Impossible: The Primanavia Story
Six weeks before the World Choir Games, the young Fijian choir "Primanavia" faces obstacles that seem insurmountable. Yet, what is happening here is a miracle…
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Public Prize
My Street
In Papeete, Marama, 38 years old, bears the marks of a disability and a life spent on the streets since his adolescence. Between trials, motherhood, and addiction...
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Oceania Impact Pitch for Indigenation Prize
The Canoe is the Future
<p>The Canoe is the Future is a long documentary film narrated by the characters and directed by the inhabitants of the Mariannes Islands and Micronesia…
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Te Fare Tauhiti Nui – House of Culture
946 Boulevard Pomare IV, Front de Mer, Papeete
and online on our viewing platform.
The FIFO will take place from February 6 to 15, 2026 in person
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International Jury of FIFO 2026
Aaron SALĀ
President of the Jury
Aaron J. Salā, Ph.D., is a leader in regenerative tourism in Hawaiʻi, where he combines ancestral wisdom from the Pacific with innovation. At the helm of the Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB), he works towards a sustainable tourism model that respects cultures and focuses on the well-being of communities. As a former president of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and cultural director, he founded Gravitas Pasifika, an organization dedicated to strengthening the resilience and autonomy of indigenous peoples. In 2024, he was the general manager of the 13th Pacific Arts and Cultures Festival (FestPAC), which was held in Hawaiʻi.
Anusha Duray
Australia
Head of Acquisitions for National Indigenous Television (NITV), a division of SBS Australia, and audiovisual producer. This year, she is the executive producer of the series The Whole Table and the producer of The Wake, an interactive cinematic installation presented in Sydney. A recipient of the Chief Executive Women in Leadership Scholarship, she has been committed for many years to the visibility of indigenous stories and talent. A passionate cinephile, she advocates for a cinema that values the voices, cultures, and diversity of the Pacific. NITV is a channel created by and for the Aborigine and island peoples of the Torres Strait, dedicated to sharing indigenous stories and issues with all Australians.
Stephen Stehlin
Aotearoa
Taualeo’o Stephen Stehlin is a television producer and major figure in the Oceanic audiovisual sector. A New Zealander of Samoan descent and decorated with the New Zealand Order of Merit, this award recognizes his exceptional commitment to the Pacific media. For nearly 40 years, he has helped to bring the stories and voices of the Pacific to the public, notably through Tagata Pasifika, the first television show dedicated to indigenous peoples. A commitment to the creation and transmission of the stories of the region that he continued by founding the audiovisual production company SunPix Ltd.
Delphine Ollier-Vindin
New Caledonia
At the initiative of the RECIF festival (Emerging Directors, International Cinema and Pacific Films), she played a decisive role in the development of the Calédonian fiction cinema and the programming of auteur films during 26 editions of the La Foa Film Festival. She currently coordinates the action Cinéma d’ici et d’ailleurs and participates in the Commission of the Audiovisual and Cinematographic Support Fund of New Caledonia, actively contributing to the development of the audiovisual creation of the territory.
Tuarii Tracqui
French Polynesia
An acclaimed live arts artist known for his humor, stage energy, and versatility. A dancer, actor, and author, he draws inspiration from the creative and cultural vibrancy of Oceania. Deeply committed to transmission, he puts his talent to work in a living art that celebrates identity, movement, and storytelling, while weaving bridges between cultural heritage and contemporary expressions.
Lucile Guichet
French Polynesia
After obtaining her baccalaureate in Pape’ete, Lucile Guichet returned to Tahiti in 2008, having graduated from Sciences-Po Paris in journalism. She then joined Polynésie La 1ère, where she covers local and regional news for television, radio, and the web. As a journalist, presenter, and filmmaker, she also hosts political debates and social programs. She has produced several magazines and documentaries, including Sana, le cristal qui consume, selected as an out-of-competition entry at FIFO 2022. Committed to media education, she regularly intervenes in schools for awareness workshops, combating misinformation, and developing critical thinking.
Fabienne HANCLOT
France
After creating and programming the Athens French Film Festival for 7 years, Fabienne Hanclot took over the management of a cinema in a suburb of Paris for 5 years. She then joined ACID as General Delegate for 13 years. In 2020, she joined the CNC to lead the Support for Diversity in Creation service. Since September 2024, she has been at Ardèche Images, a documentary center in Lussas that includes the Festival des États Généraux du Documentaire as well as the Documentary School.
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