PETIT THEATRE 

> 19h - 21h30 :  14è Nuit de la Fiction

PETIT THEATRE 

> 19h - 21h30 : Fenêtre sur court

PETIT THEATRE

> 17h - 19h :  NUIT DE LA PRESIDENTE DU JURY

• 17h-17h20 : Meet with Briar Grace-Smith, president of the jury of the 21st FIFO 
• 17h30 - Waru special showcase 

WARU

2017 - Aotearoa - 86 mn Production : Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton Directors: Ainsley Gardiner, Casey Kaa, Renae Maihi, Awanui Simich-Pene, Briar Grace-Smith Paula Whetu Jones, Chelsea Winstanley, Katie Wolfe 

Eight Māori female directors offer eight linked sto- ries in a single film. They courageously share their visions on the theme of child abuse. In the center is Waru, a boy who has died at the hands of a caregiver. His tangi takes place in a small rural marae and is the centerpiece of the film, around which eight female figures evolve. Each tries to come to terms with the child’s brutal death and find a way forward for them and their community. An Oceanian story woven of eight feathers, at the crossroads of themes touching on culture, tra-ditions, shame and Oceanian representations of death. 

PAEPAE

> 9h - 11h : Press conference

PETIT THEATRE 

> 18h - 21h30 : Doc Edge's Carte Blanche 

• 18h -  18h20 : Meeting Rachael Penman, general manager and festival producer of Doc Edge 
• 18h20 : special showcase

PACIFIC MOTHER

Winner of Best NZ Feature, Best NZ Editing , Best NZ Director , Best NZ Cinematography

2023 / Aotearoa / 88 Mins

KATHY MCRAE

As freediving couple Sachiko Fukumoto and William Trubridge navigated maternity systems for the birth of their first child, it awoke in them a fierce realisation about the lack of choice many parents face. Following the success of her short documentary 'Water Baby', director McRae follows Sachiko as she connects with ocean women from around the Pacific, from Hawai’i, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, and Aotearoa New Zealand. Through their interwoven stories, the film explores the importance of community, reclaiming traditional birthing knowledge and the connection between caring for the planet and nurturing both parents and their children. 

IN THE SHADOWS OF BEIRUT

2023 / GERMANY, IRELAND, LEBANON, UK / 92 MINS

STEPHEN GERARD KELLY, GARRY KEANE

Kelly and Keane’s cinematic and powerful film captures the stark reality of life in Beirut’s Sabra and Shatila neighbourhoods. The film follows four families over 4 years and depicts the harsh rituals of their daily lives as they struggle for survival in a city and country on the brink of financial col- lapse. Through extraordinary access, the filmma- kers open a window into a largely unseen world to unfold a collection of utterly compelling human narratives filled with resilience and hope. In quiet, intimate moments, the vulnerability of people living in the shadows of this once-great city fills the screen. 

PAEPAE 

> 8h - 9h : Opening Ceremony 

> 9h30 - 10h30 : Panel session : Audiovisual industry in Oceania: which political choices for today and tomorrow ? 

Since it concerns the visibility of the cultures and stories of Oceania, the development of the audiovi- sual industry is crucial. What are the strategies and solutions for our countries? Reflections, testimonies and debate with Véronique Roger-Lacan, ambassador, representative of France to the Pacific Community, Moetai Brotherson, president of French Polynesia, Yoann Lecourieux, member of the government of New Caledonia. Facilitator: Wallès Kotra, founder of FIFO 

LOUNGE, ESPACE PROFESSIONNEL

> 11h - 12h : Meet Francetv avec Caroline Behar, Head of International Coproductions and Acquisitions France Télévisions

> 12h - 13h : Festival goers’ meeting 

> 13h30 - 13h45: Presentation doc. in comp.: MERVEILLE DE LA NATURE : DAINTREE, L'AUSTRALIE DES ORIGINES - with Grégory Maitre

> 13h45 - 14h: Presentation doc. in comp.: FAMILY FAITH FOOTY - A PASIFIKA RUGBY STORY with Jeremiah Tauamiti

> 14h -14h40 : Meet the Doc Edge with Rachael Penman

>14h45 - 15h : Presentation doc. in comp.: KAUGERE: A PLACE WHERE NOBODY ENTERS with Stephen Dupont 

PAEPAE

15h - 16h : Panel Session : Languages in media The multiplicity of languages used in the media is a direct reflection of the cultural richness of all the Pacific countries. This discussion will recall the great linguistic diversity of the region and will focus on the important role that the media play in the preser- vation and use of indigenous languages. with : TNTV, NiTV, NZ Film commission, FTV pôle outremer, Polynésie La 1ère, Tagata Pasifika, Coconet.tv 

LOUNGE, ESPACE PROFESSIONNEL

> 8h-8h30 : Breakfast for the Professionnals 

> 8h30 - 11h : Audiovisual and regional cooperation 

• 8h30-10h : Panel Session : Pacific program on screen

Transmitting stories, history, traditions and languages. The audiovisual sector plays an essential role in promoting and preserving Pacific cultures, while reinforcing regional identity. avec, with : TV5 Monde Asie Pacifique, Canal+ Calédonie et Pacific+, Les Premières et TNTV 

• 10h - 11h : Panel Session : Dialogues and collaborations in the English-speaking Pacific 

Co-productions, collaborations, partnerships, sharing skills and resources. Sharing experience with players in the English-speaking Pacific avec, wit h : TVNZ, Pasifika tv, NiTV, NZ Film Commission, Tagata Pasifika, Coconet.tv 

> 11h - 11h15 : Presentat ion doc. in comp. : WALKATJURRA: OUR ACTIONS WILL NEVER STOP with Francisca SILVA BRAVO

> 11h20 - 12h :  Meet SBS on Demand, Alex Walkden, Head of programmation SBS on Demand and world movies 

> 13h30 - 13h45 : Presentation doc. in comp. : THE GIANTS, with  Rachel Anthony et Laurence Billiet

> 14h - 14h15 : Presentat ion doc. in comp. : ELOI MACHORO, ITINÉRAIRE D'UN COMBATTANT with Fanny GLISSANT

> 14h -14h40 : Meet TVNZ with Summer Wharekawa, GM Commissiong TVNZ

> 14h30 - 15h30  : Panel session: New audiovisual formats and contents 

What trends, themes and new formats are developing in production in the Oceania basin? The impact of current global trends on the audiovisual industry.

with : Briar Grace-Smith, NZ Film commission, NiTV, SBS on demand, France Télévisions, Coconet.tv 

LOUNGE, ESPACE PROFESSIONNEL

8h-8h30 : Breakfast for the Professionnals

8h30 - 9h30 : Panel session: Regional cooperation - and audiovisual funding in Océania

Faced with the powerful development of GAFA, how can we find the funding to keep Oceanian audiovisual production afloat? The question has been raised since the 1st FIFO in 2004. Alongside the national aid mechanisms set up in several countries, isn't it time to create a regional fund to support audiovisual production in Oceania? An update on the funding available today, and explanations on the Oceanian Support Fund project. 

9h30 -10h > Meet Madman entertainment / Docplay with Rufus Richardson, Documentary Executive 

> 10h - 10h40 : Presentation of Tahiti VOD with Marc Louvat and Pascal Lechevallier

>10h40 - 10h55 : Presentat ion doc. in comp. : CIRCLE OF SILENCE with Luigi Acquisto

> 11h - 11h15 : Presentat ion doc. in comp.  TRIBAL SISTERS with Verena Thomas

> 11h20 - 12h : Panel sessions: VOD, strategies and development 

VOD has revolutionized the way we consume audiovisual content, encouraging industry leaders to rethink their strategies in an evolving media landscape. 

with : SBS on Demand, Docplay, Madman, France Télévisions, TVNZ 

> 13h - 13h15 : Presentat ion doc. in comp. : WILLIAM ALBERT ROBINSON, LA DERNIÈRE TRAVERSÉE - with Denis Pinson

> 13h20 - 14h : Meet Canal+ Calédonie et Pacific+ avec, with Samantha Mazzocco-Reynaud 

> 14h - 14h40 : Meet TV5 monde, with Alexandre MULLER, director of TV5 Asie pacifique

> 14h50 - 15h50 : Panel sessions: THE FIFO BEYOND BORDER 

PETIT THEATRE

> 16h -18h : Oceania impact Pitch Session

LOUNGE, ESPACE PROFESSIONNEL

> 8h-8h30 : Breakfast for the Professionnals 

PROGRAM OF THE DAY IN PROGRESS