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About

 

PIFF

The Pacific Island Film Festival (PIFF) of New York City is an annual festival dedicated to telling a richer, more comprehensive story of the Pacific Islands. PIFF endeavors to be a platform for indigenous Pacific Island voices to be heard and recognized—celebrating, showcasing and cultivating the stories, art, talent and cultural resources of the Pacific Islands with the broader New York community. PIFF is a fiscally sponsored project of Asian CineVision (ACV). 

 

Team 

  • Stacey Onipa’a Young, Executive Director and Founder
  • Claire Mosteller, Co-Chair
  • Ohia Morrison, Co-Chair
  • Kanoe Reece, Co-Chair
  • Victoria Moran, Festival Director

Special thanks to Francis Visaya, Coco Tolentino, Kaho Otake, Sabrina Ruiz, Kulani Jenkins, Katia Barrick, Te Ata Rikihana, Marliesje van den Assum, Simone Chen, Barrie Kealoha, Sue Young, Ryan Sagawa, and more.

  • PIFF 2024 Jury:
    • Nani Guarna
    • Wainani Paikai
    • Primo Bolo
    • Linda Kuo
    • Samantha Lin
    • MaryRose Go
    • Malia Morioka

 

Board

Kim Taylor Reece
Board Member and Festival Founder

Hawaii’s foremost fine art photographer, Kim has been studying the hula kahiko for over 40 years. A catalyst of Hawaiis cultural renaissance of the 80s, his photography captures the mystery and magic of this dance, which for generations has excited the imaginations of people around the world.

As part of our founding team, Kim has been an integral part of our success and guidance and support navigating the fine arts and media world have been monumental.

Kimo Gerald
Board Member and Festival Founder

James Adams Nakapaʻahu Gerald, always called Kimo–born and raised in Hilo, Hilo High graduate. Attended several colleges, eventually a degree from New York University in English/Humanities. Cub reporter Hilo Tribune Herald–hotel clerk–bookstore owner– Company Manager on and off-Broadway and on the road—retired after 29 years as House Manager at Carnegie Hall. 

As an original board member of Hālāwa NYC, Kimo brings to the team the longest sustained community for Pacific Islanders in NYC and a network in the musical arts in NYC.

Pamela Young
Board Member

Experienced Journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the television industry. Strong media and communication professional skilled in Non-linear Editing, Field Production, News Writing, Camera, and Audio Editing.Recognitions: 12 regional Emmys®, Peabody Award, American Legion Fourth Estate, Governors Citation from National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, norcal; 21 SPJs (Society of Professional Journalists)

Pam brings to the team the expertise in navigating the journalism and media space. 

Kiana Anderson
Board Member

A kanaka in New York City, Kiana has been in concert with the fine arts community in New York for over a decade. Backhome, leading administrative session and duties as an administrator for the Hawai’i Island Government until moving to NYC to care for her grandchildren. 

Bringing together the sustained communities of Pacific Islanders in New York through her talk story and ukelele sessions, Kiana provides an open door to some of the more exclusive circles in NYC.