These images are from a lost film I made many years ago, which was a work of imagination, inspired by Tahiti, but made in Australia.This film, entitled "The Rhododendron People" was originally shot on colour 16mm format, and screened at The St Kilda Film Festival. In the film, an artist 'attempts to capture Tahiti' on canvas. In his paintings, he blends nature, with the people, in his world, calling them "The Rhododendron People". ...

Due to political major changes following new government elections in Papeete, the Tahiti capital, the Tahiti Film Festival has been postponed. Online submission have been extended to adapt to this new schedule. After a first postponment, we are sorry to announce that the Tahiti Film Festival's new date have not yet been decided between the organizers and the new Tahiti government. Temptative date are either November 2007 or March 2008.Either way, online submission will be accepted till Aug...

Read it here The prestigious Tahiti Film Festival magazine will be offered to all Festival guests. It is also available online for easy reading. Discovery Tahiti, the black pearls, the Festival films, events, jury... ...

1. Create your account on fest21.com Register here on fest21.com 2. Join the Tahiti Online Film Festival Group Go on the Tahiti Online Film Festival Group page and on the left column, click subscribe under the Tahiti Online Film Festival Group header. 3. Upload your film Use the left column menu option "create content" "video" to upload your film (max length 10 minutes). As described on the help page: Video can be of any format. Upload from your disk. Up to 500 Mb of videos. Video will be con...

Films submitted The submissions must be original short films with rights owned by the submitter or with proper authorization to submit. Proof of ownership will be asked before prize are awarded. Language: original language or (readable) subtitles in either English or French. No R rated movies, no sex, violence or hate, no racial or religious insults… are allowed. Airline Flight on Tahiti Air: Booking restrictions apply and due to capacity controlled seating, flexibility of travel dates may...

First ever film festival to take place on a deserted island in the Bora Bora Lagoon, French Polynesia, showcasing romance films from around the world With a reputation as one of the most romantic places in the world, Bora Bora will be home to the first annual Tahiti Film Festival for romance films. The week long Festival premieres on December 2, 2006 on a deserted island in the Bora Bora lagoon, with outdoor screenings every night under the stars on a giant inflatable screen set up on the beach...

The main sponsors of the Festival are: The Presidency of French Polynesia, the Tahiti Ministry of Culture, Bora Bora City Hall, the Bora Bora Tourism Committee, and the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles are supporting the event produced by Passions Productions. The Tahiti Film Festival is sponsored by : Air Tahiti (official domestic airline), Air Tahiti Nui (official international airline), Dessange (official hairdresser), Ecrans de Nuit, Europcar, Fest21.com, GIE Tahiti Tourisme, H...

The Minister of Culture, eager to encourage Polynesian residents’ involvment in the Tahiti Film Festival, is producing a series of cultural events during the week of the festival. Among them: • A Jury of eight students will be giving the People’s Voice Award to the most romantic movie. A special trophy is being created by art students in Tahiti. Jury’s Godmother: Mareva Georges (Miss Tahiti) • A Contemporary Art Exhibit will take place in Bora Bora during the Festival. • Animation a...

Probably the most coveted destination in the world, and definitely one of the most exquisite ones, Bora Bora will be attracting high profile guests from all around the world for its first year Festival. Among the jury members (October 25th): • Pierce BROSNAN (James Bond - The Thomas Crown Affair - Mrs Doubtfire) • Natasha HENDSTRIDGE (Species – The Mutant) • Christopher MC DONALD (Requiem for a Dream - Nurse Betty - Batman Beyond) • PITOF (Director: Catwoman, Vidocq – Special Effe...

The first Tahiti Film Festival is launched by our friend Pascale above. It will be held this October 21-29 in... Tahiti off course. In Cannes, the Tahiti beach already gives us a first idea of the coming event and ambiance. Enjoy the music and dance with this video. Who would not want to come to such paradise... ...