Snow in Paradise

A snapshot of life on a remote, picturesque island in the south Pacific through the eyes of a young Polynesian girl. As she ventures out on her daily routine she encounters the familiar faces of her family and the small community that she loves....
New Zealand Production
Short 2012 Drama 9.00 minutes
Snowin Paradise
In the 1970’s the world’s biggest threat entered the world’s smallest village and the Pacific was never the same again.
2012: Berlin Film Festival 'Generation'
Sydney Film Festival
New Zealand International Film Festival
Melbourne International Film Festival
Chicago International Children's Festival
Palm Springs International Shorts Fest
Hawaii International Film Festival
2013: FIFE International Environmental Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
2019: Berlin Film Festival - NATIVe Indigenous Cinema Selection
2023: Matariki Korikori Film Festival Cook Islands

Directors

Nikki Si’ulepa
Justine Simei-Barton

Producers

Paul Simei-Barton

Screenplay Writers

Nikki Si’ulepa

Executive Producers

Tearepa Kahi
Quinton Hita

Cast

Mereana Bishop
Inano
Michael Tatira
Tuakana
Vainehuraorairai Mii Tupuna Eiariki Taamo Charlie
Mama Moe
Leonard Roa
Api

Crew

Waka Attewell | Director of Photography
Debbie Matthews | Editor
Larissa Lofley | Costume Design

Production Company

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