celebrating Pacific Islander filmmakers, films, & artists.

PLUS the Masima Film Festival

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Neon sign with the words "Pacific Island" in cursive and "FLEET MEMBERS" in bold uppercase letters beneath it, glowing in teal and cyan colors.
Orange and black circular emblem with a vintage film camera labeled "UPIFS," a palm tree, a shooting star, a planet, a hill, and starry sky background.
A collage of seven images featuring tropical and natural scenes in blue tones: a beach with a palm tree shadow on the sand, close-up of icy rocks, blue orchids, a sandy shoreline, the ocean's surface viewed from underwater, an abstract shot of a wave, and a cluster of blue orchids.

The Utah Pacific Island Film Series serves as a communal space of inspiration, individual expression, and social responsibility tied together by a shared love of the cinematic arts and an emphasis on nurturing and highlighting the work of Pacific Islanders and Pacific stories. Film is a powerful tool of connection and conversation and the Utah Pacific Island Film Series began with this belief in utilizing it to have difficult conversations as a community on a number of social issues and topics through film screenings and panel discussions.

The Utah Pacific Island Film Series fosters current and previous relationships with the Utah Film Commission, Utah Film Center, Salt Lake Film Society, Spy Hop, Smithsonian Institution, New Zealand Film Commission, ARRAY Now, Utah Museum of Fine Arts, IW Group Agency, and Pacific Islanders in Communications.

Our program encompasses a number of events and opportunities including, but not limited to, free film screenings, panel discussions, trainings and workshops, and other resources and opportunities for Pacific Islander Filmmakers in Utah to connect with other local film organizations and, most importantly, each other. We aim to be the hub for information and community for our Pasifika filmmakers in Utah regardless of age, education, or experience level.

Panel of three people speaking at a conference with a step-and-repeat banner behind them displaying various logos and slogans, including 'SLC Pacific Island Business Alliance,' 'PEAU,' and 'PACIAR.'
Event poster for a free film and discussion at Ogden Campus of Weber State University, featuring a photo of an older man with glasses and a young woman, with information about the date, time, and location of the event, and logos of various organizati
A large room with people seated facing a stage with a large blank projection screen. Four individuals are standing at the front, engaged in a discussion or presentation. The room has a drop ceiling with lights, an American flag nearby, and colorful c
A photoshoot setup inside a living room, with a woman in a black and white dress with a flower in her hair standing next to a man in shorts with a beard, in front of a camera on a tripod and lighting equipment, while others observe.
Cover image of a documentary or film series presenting the theme of Pacific islands and filmmaking. The background features a beach scene with a thatched roof structure on stilts over the water, set against a backdrop of ocean and mountains. The text
A diverse group of people, including men, women, and children, is gathered in a hallway near a table with a yellow tablecloth, posing for a photo. Some are smiling while others have neutral expressions. The setting appears to be a community or event
Poster for a documentary screening event titled 'My Fa'a Samoa' about a 1st generation Samoan family, presented by Utah Pacific Island Film Series at the University of Utah Union Theater, with a panel discussion scheduled after the screening.
An auditorium set up for a presentation, featuring a large projector screen that displays text reading 'Miss South Pacific: Beauty and the Sea, May 04, 2011.' Rows of chairs face the screen, and a long table on the right side with various items inclu
Children engaging in a craft activity at a table with art supplies, including paper, scissors, glue, and colorful pipe cleaners, inside a room with stacked chairs and a window.
Two women sitting and speaking into a microphone in front of a large white screen, with a wood-paneled wall in the background, a fire alarm, an exit sign, and a speaker on the wall.
Six people standing in a line indoors in front of a large blue screen, with wooden walls and a fire extinguisher visible on the right. They appear to be participating in a presentation or discussion.
A panel of five people sitting at a table on a stage, with a large screen behind them displaying the words 'Ever The Land' in white text. The event appears to be part of the Utah Pacific Island Film Series.
Three women smiling and standing in line at a counter inside a modern cafe or restaurant.
A panel of six people sitting at a long table on a stage, with one woman standing and speaking into a microphone, in a room with rows of empty seats and a large blank screen behind the panel.
Community gathering in a hall with a stage, red curtains, and a large screen displaying a presentation. People are standing and sitting, some preparing for an event, with colorful artwork and banners on the walls.
Logo for Utah Pacific Island Film Series 2016 featuring a film strip design. Promotional poster with details about a film series event titled 'Next Goal Wins', celebrating Utah Pride Week and Pacific Islander gender diversity, taking place on Wednesd
Flyer for documentary screening of 'Island Soldier' about Micronesian citizens in the US military, featuring images of soldiers, a coastal scene, and a woman at a traditional house.
Young girl with face painted red, holding a white and gray popsicle, at an outdoor event promoting the Utah Pacific Island Film Series "Ever The Land."
Three people sitting at a green table on a stage with microphones in front of them.
A panel of five people sitting at a table on a stage in front of a large screen that displays the words "EVER THE LAND." The audience is visible in the foreground, and the event appears to be part of the Utah Pacific Island Film Series.
People participating in a hula hooping class with women wearing grass skirts, some holding hula hoops, in a room with a group of women and a man in the background.
People seated at a dark conference table, participating in a panel discussion at an indoor event, with some individuals wearing headphones and engaging with each other.
A panel of six people sitting at a round table on a stage, participating in a discussion or presentation. A large screen behind them displays the text 'Ever the Land.' The background is dark, and the audience is seated facing the stage.
Group of six diverse people standing together indoors, smiling, with one person holding a framed certificate or poster.
Poster for Utah Pacific Island Film Series screening of "Once Were Warriors," themed around Sexual Assault Awareness Month, scheduled for April 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Sorenson Unity Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with free entry and a post-film panel
Poster advertising the community screening event for the documentary 'Making Good Men,' presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, from 6 PM to 8 PM MDT at the Salt Lake City Public Library a
People sitting in a theater with green seats and a wooden interior. The ceiling has yellow lighting and a large window or mirror at the back.
Flyer for a free film screening of the documentary 'Ever the Land' during Utah Climate Week, highlighting the healing process of the Maori Tühoe tribe and their 'Living Building' project. Event details: Friday, October 5th, from 6 to 9 PM at the Urba
A woman with long dark hair in a purple shirt standing in a colorful classroom with children and educational decorations in the background, promoting the Utah Pacific Island Film Series event called Waru.
A stylized sign with the words "Pacific Island," "TIME SLIDER," and "OCEANIC" in bright, contrasting colors.
Neon blue outline of a vintage film camera with two reels on top, a viewfinder on the side, on a black background.
Audience members sitting in a dark movie theater, some watching the screen and one person taking a photo with a smartphone.
Close-up of a white box with black text that says "VOTE" in large letters with some decorative elements.
A table filled with various desserts including fruit tarts topped with strawberries, kiwi, and other fruits, small cupcakes with swirled icing, and slices of cake. There are signs on the wall behind the table supporting a cause, with one sign reading
A group of people standing together at an indoor event, wearing green lei necklaces, with some holding a microphone, and engaged in conversation.
A group of people at an indoor event, with some engaged in conversation. The background features signage and informational displays.
Two people standing in front of a backdrop with logos and text. The woman on the left is wearing a floral off-shoulder top and beige high-waisted pants. The man on the right is wearing a denim jacket over a white shirt, glasses, and has dark curly ha
Two women taking a selfie at an event for Salt Lake Film Society. One woman is wearing a flower crown, and the other has long hair and is smiling. They stand in front of an orange and purple SLFS backdrop.
People sitting in theater seats watching an event, some with focused and attentive expressions, including women and men, with a woman wearing a rainbow-colored jacket.
A man with glasses, a beard, and wearing a maroon baseball cap with the word 'POLYNE' on it, holding a microphone and gesturing with his hand during a presentation or speech.
Three women and one man smiling and posing for a photo at the Salt Lake Film Society event, standing in front of a step and repeat banner displaying the logos of SLFS and Broadway and Tower, with various colors and patterns.
A group of people, including adults and children, pose together at an event with banners in the background. The backdrop has pink and orange panels with logos and text related to the Salt Lake Film Society and other organizations. The group is smilin
A man wearing glasses, a patterned shirt, and a lei around his neck at a social event.
A group of people wearing colorful leis participating in a Hawaiian-themed event indoors, with a woman holding a microphone.
Two people, a woman with glasses and a man, standing close together and smiling at a Salt Lake Film Society event, with various banners and posters behind them.
Group of six diverse people standing in front of colorful background with 'SLFS' logos, some smiling and wearing casual clothing.
Audience seated in a dark theater, some people are looking towards the stage or screen, while others are engaged in different activities.
Group of diverse people posing for a photo at an indoor event with banners in the background, some wearing traditional clothing, standing on a carpeted floor near an entrance to the restrooms.
Wooden sign with white letters that reads "Robin M. Woo Donor Auditorium" and a black and white sign below that says "MASMASHORT".
Four people sitting on orange chairs on a stage at a panel discussion, holding microphones, with water bottles in front of them, against a plain white wall.
A large rectangular cake with a glossy orange top layer, bordered by white whipped cream, placed on a table with other desserts including small cups of layered dessert and brownies, at a celebration or event.
Three young women posing together at an event, smiling. The woman on the left has curly hair with a large yellow flower in it and is wearing a pink satin dress. The woman in the middle has short black hair, glasses, and is dressed in a cream-colored
Four people standing together at an event with a colorful banner in the background. The group includes two women and two men, all smiling or looking serious.
A young woman with a flower in her hair smiling at the camera stands in front of a backdrop with salt lake film society logos in orange and purple colors.
A colorful banner with the text 'Masima' art with a woman with long, flowing hair and a leafy crown blowing a cloud of smoke, promoting the Pacific Islands Film Tour. The banner is set up in front of a backdrop branded with SLFS and Salt Lake Film So
A group of people standing in front of a large presentation screen in a theater, wearing blue leis around their necks.