The film I Of The Water, produced by WIFT member Marilyn McFadyen, originally pitched at Hot Docs 2023, has been retitled Before The Moon Falls and will have its world premiere at the Doc Edge Festival 2025 in New Zealand on June 28, with screenings also in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Congratulations to the entire team on the evolution of this story, and the selection to the festival.
The documentary, which follows the story of Samoan writer Sia Figiel, took a tragic turn after she was charged with murder. After nine years of development and a careful new edit, the film is ready to be shared with the community. The filmmakers intend to spark important conversations—especially within women’s and Pasifika communities—about trauma and the stigma surrounding untreated mental illness. Before The Moon Falls