The 24th FIFO will take place from 5 to 14 February 2027
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Welcome to the official website of the International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival (FIFO)
On the road to FIFO 2027 :
If you’d like your film to be part of the next edition’s programme, register online. You can submit documentaries (short or feature-length) and short fiction films.
To register your film
for the next edition
Are you under 26, from French Polynesia, Wallis-and-Futuna, or New Caledonia, and have you made a short film? Register your film for the “Mini Film Festival”. Films must be in landscape format, no longer than 5 minutes, and may have been created individually, as a group or as part of a school project. The selected short films will compete for non-monetary prizes.
To register your film
for the “Mini Film Festival”
FIFO takes the films of the 23rd edition on tour until December 2026. If you would like to organise screenings in your towns, schools and other organisations, in Tahiti, the islands of French Polynesia or elsewhere, contact us!
To organise a “Hors-les-murs” (off-site) screening
The 23rd edition of FIFO took place from 6-15 February, 2026.
The physical version was held as every year at the Maison de la Culture de Tahiti – Te Fare Tauhiti Nui. The digital FIFO was 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.
FIFO 2026 Official trailer :
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Prize list of the 23rd FIFO
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FIFO-FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS Grand Jury Prize
Before the Moon Falls
After being diagnosed with a mental illness, acclaimed Samoan writer Sia Figiel uncovers the origins of her pain. But her journey toward healing carri…
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First special jury prize
Emily: I Am Kam
This film honours the legacy of Emily Kam Kngwarray, one of Australia’s most significant and prolific artists. It explores the power of her work and t…
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Second special jury prize
The Haka Party Incident
On May 1st, 1979, a group of young Māori and Pasifika activists, which later became known as "He Taua", confronted engineering students at the Univers…
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Prix Demain / Ananahi
The War Below: Restoring Hope in the Solomon Islands
In the Solomon Islands, the forgotten centre of the Pacific War, WWII bombs continue to kill and injure families every year. The film follows Loretta,…
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Prize for the best fiction short film
Pākehā
In 1980s, New Zealand, a young Pākehā mother’s determination to learn Te Reo Māori, exposes her struggles, resilience, and courage, in an inspiring tr…
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Prize for the best short film documentary
Nothing is Impossible: The Primanavia Story
With only six weeks to prepare for the World Choir Games, the newly formed Fijian choir "Primanavia" faces seemingly impossible odds. What unfolds is …
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Public prize
Ma Rue
In Papeete, 38-year-old Marama bears the marks of a disability and a life spent on the streets since her adolescence. Through hardship, motherhood, an…
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Prize for the Oceania Impact Pitch for Indigenation
The Canoe is the Future
<p>The Canoe is the Future is a feature-length, character driven documentary by the people of the Mariana Islands and Micronesia. The film begins with…
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Te Fare Tauhiti Nui – Maison de la Culture
946 boulevard Pomare IV, Front de mer, Papeete
and online on our VOD platform..
FIFO will take place from February 6 to 15, 2026 on site.
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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."
Fabienne HANCLOT
After creating and programming the Athens French Film Festival for seven years, Fabienne Hanclot went on to manage a cinema in the suburbs of Paris for five years. She then joined ACID as General Delegate for thirteen years. In 2020, she joined the CNC, where she headed the Support for Creative Diversity department. Since September 2024, she has been working at Ardèche Images, a documentary hub in Lussas, which notably includes the États Généraux du Documentaire festival as well as the Documentary School.
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