Sista

Sista is a coming of age story about Tiana (13) and Isabelle (11), two New Zealand/ Samoan sisters on the cusp of adolescence. As Tiana is drawn into the world of teenagerhood and seduced by the pressures it forces upon her, Isabelle feels left...

New Zealand Production

Short 2020 Drama 16.00 minutes

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A betrayal of trust between two sisters on the cusp of adolescence sets off a chain of events that has the potential to shatter their relationship forever.

2021: Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival - Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts Programme

2022: Māoriland Film Festival

Show Me Shorts Film Festival

Directors

Chantelle Burgoyne

Producers

Marina Alofagia McCartney

Screenplay Writers

Chantelle Burgoyne

Leilani Tamu

Cast

Lizzie Overhoff
Tiana

Daniela Mika
Isabelle

Katerina Fatupaito
Ava

Lively Nili
TJ

Deijah Tuigamala
Sam

Manuevaha Latu
Nai

Toreka Tele'a
Maria

Crew

Tammy Williams | DOP

Annie Collins | Editor

Emily Mafile'o | Production Design

Vea Mafile'o | Production Design

Deahne Lakatani | Costume Design

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