Teine Sā – the ancient ones

The old goddesses of Polynesia are stirring, summoned into the modern world by women who get more than they bargained for in these 5 tales of the unexpected. From the legendary fire gods to the wrath of the notorious spirit woman Telesa, the power of the ancient world meets the challenges of the new as the Teine Sa walk the earth again.

This film is available for online rental. LIVESTREAM Q&A on 11/11 at 8:00PM EST.

Directed by Matasila Freshwater, Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa, Vela Manusaute, and Mario Faumui
Produced by Lisa Taouma
Written by Tusiata Avia, Matasila Freshwater, Victor Rodger, and Mario Gaoa

Director’s Bio: Matasila Freshwater is a Solomon Islands director based in Aotearoa with a background in animation, anthropology and design. Her award-winning short Shmeat – the tale of a mad scientist who devises a new food source – was chosen for the ‘New Zealand’s Best’ section of the 2016 NZ International Film Festival. in 2019 Freshwater was one of eight directors on Vai, a Pacific Island follow-up to feature Waru. That same year, she won New Filmmaker of the Year at the 2019 SPADA Screen Industry Awards. She has directed ‘Hiama’ one of the stories in the ‘Teine Sā’ feature anthology.