Congratulations to James Fidow- 8KUR for winning the Best Pasifika Language short film category at the Poporazzi Productions awards for his short film Back to the Family. He was nominated in the following categories
• Best Screenplay
• Pasifika Innovation Award
• Best Pasifika Language
• People’s Choice Award
• Best Film
James was up against over 30 other Auckland Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schools- many of which submitted multiple entries.
The only De La Salle entrant to the competition; the short film starred James’ brother and five cousins- all students of the College.
Shout out to his teacher Ms Kuresa who attended the awards night in support of James. This was the first competition of its kind, funded with help from the Ministry of Education and attended by the Hon. Aupito Sua William Sio, Carmel Sepuloni & actress Stacey Leilua. Well done James!
