$60,000 promotes films about Pacific
Advertiser Staff
Pacific Islanders in Communications has awarded more than $60,000 to independent film projects that will tell stories about the Pacific and what it means to be a Pacific Islander.
"PIC is committed to 'telling the stories of the Pacific' for national public television and hopes to accomplish this by nurturing and supporting the Pacific Islander filmmaking community," said Shane Seggar, program director, in a statement.
Recipients are:
Proposals were reviewed by an independent panel comprising cultural experts, academic leaders, national television programmers and independent producers.
"At PIC, we know that the stories from the Pacific can change the world and it is our belief that this year's Media Fund recipients' projects align with this mission," Seggar said.
Pacific Islanders in Communications supports, advances and develops Pacific Island media content and talent to heighten understanding of Pacific Island history, culture and contemporary challenges.
