New Zealand / Apr 28, 2025
There’s Polyfest drama at St Gabriel’s. It’s a siva-off to become the best Taupou in the motu.
1h 15min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
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?
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ana Tuisila | Mrs Va'ai |
| Semu Filipo | Dad |
| Nora A'ati | Alofa Tanielu |
| Italia Hunt | Mr Williams |
| Athens Koloi | Moses |
| Missy Pelu | Anthony |
| Siana Vagana | Sepola |
Genres
ComedyDramaMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | First Place |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The Coconet |
| Official site | thecoconet.tv |
| Release date | 28 aprile 2025 |
| Executive producer | Lisa Taouma, Nicola Smith |
| Production | Eileen Lee, Hope Papali'i, Jordan Mauger |
| Writer | Bianca Seinafo, Mario Faumui, Leki Jackson-Bourke |
| Editing | Damon Fepulea'i |
| Cinematography | Ryan Alexander Lloyd |
| Assistant directors | Jordan Mauger, Damon Fepulea'i |
| Lighting | Spencer Locke Bonney |
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| Camera operators | Ryan Alexander Lloyd |
| Additional photography | Ryan Alexander Lloyd |
| Music | Joanna Mika-Toloa |
| Sound | Joanna Mika-Toloa |
| Costume design | Shushila Takao |
| Makeup | Shushila Takao |
| Hairstyling | Shushila Takao |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
New Zealand / Apr 28, 2025
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