RED, WHITE AND BRASS (AIFFHK 2025)
Genre
SPECIAL PROGRAMME
Release Date
12 Mar 2025 (Wed)
Category
I (HK), ---(Macau)
Running Time
85 Minutes
Language
English, Tongan
Subtitle
English (In Parts)
Director
Damon Fepulea’i
Cast
John-Paul Foliaki, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Ilaisaane Green, OnetotoIkavuka, Mikey Falesiu, Lupeti Finau, Lotima Pome’e, Haanz Fa’avae-Jackson, Suzy Cato
Synopsis
Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga vs France Rugby World Cup game – even if it means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn’t exist and Maka has four weeks to make one. Inspired by a true story.
Festivals / Awards
2023: Hawai’i International Film Festival Spring Showcase, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival – Winner Special Jury Mention Narrative Feature (Damon Fepulea’i, Halaifonua (Nua) Finau), Sydney Film Festival, IFI Family Festival Dublin, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, Atlantic International Film Festival, Port Townsend Film Festival, Lost Weekend Film Festival, Aussie and Kiwi Film Festival Prague – Opening Night Film, 2024 Seattle International Film Festival, Pacific Island Film Festival New York City – Winner Best Feature
Festivals / Awards
2023: Hawai’i International Film Festival Spring Showcase, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival – Winner Special Jury Mention Narrative Feature (Damon Fepulea’i, Halaifonua (Nua) Finau), Sydney Film Festival, IFI Family Festival Dublin, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, Atlantic International Film Festival, Port Townsend Film Festival, Lost Weekend Film Festival, Aussie and Kiwi Film Festival Prague – Opening Night Film, 2024 Seattle International Film Festival, Pacific Island Film Festival New York City – Winner Best Feature
Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga vs France Rugby World Cup game – even if it means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn’t exist and Maka has four weeks to make one. Inspired by a true story.
Festivals / Awards
2023: Hawai’i International Film Festival Spring Showcase, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival – Winner Special Jury Mention Narrative Feature (Damon Fepulea’i, Halaifonua (Nua) Finau), Sydney Film Festival, IFI Family Festival Dublin, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, Atlantic International Film Festival, Port Townsend Film Festival, Lost Weekend Film Festival, Aussie and Kiwi Film Festival Prague – Opening Night Film, 2024 Seattle International Film Festival, Pacific Island Film Festival New York City – Winner Best Feature
Festivals / Awards
2023: Hawai’i International Film Festival Spring Showcase, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival – Winner Special Jury Mention Narrative Feature (Damon Fepulea’i, Halaifonua (Nua) Finau), Sydney Film Festival, IFI Family Festival Dublin, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, Atlantic International Film Festival, Port Townsend Film Festival, Lost Weekend Film Festival, Aussie and Kiwi Film Festival Prague – Opening Night Film, 2024 Seattle International Film Festival, Pacific Island Film Festival New York City – Winner Best Feature
