Congratulations to the team of Hifi Ulu for their selection into Loading Doc's 10th season! The team has already reached their funding request!
Hifi Ulu – Hayley Felise (Nee Becht) and Chantelle Burgoyne.
When your culture rests on your shoulders.
Nine-year-old Luka is a boy of action and adventure, yet distinct in one aspect: his long, uncut hair, a symbol of his Niuean heritage. The film unfolds through Luka’s eyes as he approaches a pivotal cultural milestone: the traditional Niuean hifi ulu ceremony for his tenth birthday, a rite that signifies his passage into young manhood. As the day approaches, the documentary weaves through his family’s diverse perspectives and considers how Luka’s own feelings might differ. Hifi Ulu Boosted Campaign