Petero Civoniceva, a State of Origin legend, is spearheading efforts to showcase the best Pacific filmmakers at the inaugural Pacific Island Filmfest (PIFF) on the Sunshine Coast on 21 June. The PIFF, presented by Film Fiji, is part of the Showdown Showfest film festival weekend (21-22 June), celebrating the burgeoning film industry on the Sunshine Coast.
Civoniceva, serving as Ambassador for the Pacific Islands Film Fest, expressed his excitement about collaborating with Film Fiji and Showdown.
“As a proud Pacific Islander (Fiji-born) and Queenslander, I see this as a wonderful collaboration that highlights the talented storytellers of our regions,” Civoniceva said.
Showdown co-founder Jon Coghill expressed his admiration for Civoniceva’s involvement.
“I spent years watching Petero dominate the Blues. Despite being a great sporting legend, he’s extremely down to earth and passionate about furthering opportunities for Pacific Islanders,” Coghill said. “The Showdown team is humbled and honoured to be working with him.”
Showdown Showfest Program:
Friday 21 June: noon – 3 pm: Lights, Camera, Lunch! at Bella Venezia – A behind-the-scenes look with Powderfinger’s Jon Coghill, Hollywood producer Dan Munday, and screenwriter Emma Morgan.
Friday night, 6-10 pm at The Station, Birtinya: The Pacific Islands Filmfest with award-winning short films from the Pacific, presented by Film Fiji.
Saturday 22 June, 6-10 pm at The Station, Birtinya: The Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase (presented by Bendigo Bank Community Bank) premieres seven locally-made films at a red-carpet event.
Tickets are available at www.sunnycoastshowdown.com.au. Full article here