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Fiji film maker claims multiple awards for new animated film

Fiji film maker claims multiple awards for new animated film

By abc.net.au
14/02/2023
BIG HIT: Fijian film maker Vilsoni Hereniko's new twist on Polynesian love story Sina ma Tinirau is proving a big hit with international audiences:(Supplied)

It's a tale as old as time, but Fijian film-maker Vilsoni Hereniko's new twist on a Polynesian love story is proving a big hit with international audiences.

His animated adaptation of Sina ma Tinirau is currently touring the international film festival circuit, and has claimed a string of awards.

The tale is one about forbidden love between an eel and a beautiful girl.

Story by: Kyle Evans

Original article link: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/vilsoni-hereniko-new-film-sina-ma-tinirau-big-hit-at-festivals/101934262?utm_campaign=abc_pacific&utm_content=messenger&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_pacific

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