First Place

First Place (2025)

There’s Polyfest drama at St Gabriel’s. It’s a siva-off to become the best Taupou in the motu.

  • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 2025-04-28
  • Runtime: 1h 15min
  • Production Company: The Coconet
  • Director: Damon Fepulea'i

Summary

The drama behind the scenes of the biggest Polynesian Dance festival in the world. Who has what it takes to stand in the front row, and who will win First Place?

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  • Rain Te'i

    as Victoria

  • Henry Auva'a

    as Paulo

  • De'jealous Palota-Kopa

    as Leone

  • Kurt Utai-Laurenson

    as Koko

  • Gaby Solomona

    as Kiki

  • Kimberly Young

    as Shy

  • Shimpal Lelisi

    as Coach

  • Ana Tuisila

    as Mrs Va'ai

  • Semu Filipo

    as Dad

  • Nora A'ati

    as Alofa Tanielu

  • Italia Hunt

    as Mr Williams

  • Athens Koloi

    as Moses

  • Missy Pelu

    as Anthony

  • Siana Vagana

    as Sepola
Directing Damon Fepulea'i Director
Editing Damon Fepulea'i Editor
Writing Bianca Seinafo Writer
Writing Mario Faumui Writer
Writing Leki Jackson-Bourke Writer
Production Eileen Lee Producer
Production Hope Papali'i Producer
Production Lisa Taouma Executive Producer
Production Nicola Smith Executive Producer
Directing Jordan Mauger First Assistant Director
Production Jordan Mauger Associate Producer
Camera Ryan Alexander Lloyd Director of Photography
Lighting Spencer Locke Bonney Gaffer
Costume & Make-Up Shushila Takao Makeup Designer
Crew Leki Jackson-Bourke Choreographer
Crew Idalene Ati Choreographer
Sound Joanna Mika-Toloa Music Director

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