Miki Magasiva
Miki Magasiva is a filmmaker making his directorial debut with the film 'Tinā', which tells the story of a Samoan teacher navigating personal and cultural challenges.
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Miki Magasiva directed the film Tinā, which tells a story of grief and hope.
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Filmmaker Miki Magasiva wanted to make a universal story with Tinā.
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Miki Magasiva is the director of the film Tinā.
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Miki Magasiva learned while making his directorial debut, Tinā, a heartwarming Samoan-New Zealand drama.
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Australia· 2025-04-26
Miki Magasiva is the film director, writer, and producer of the hit film Tinā.
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Miki Magasiva, the film’s director, writer and producer, said the reception Tinā has received was overwhelming.
Heartwarming drama Tinā hits $5m at box office, cements position in NZ film historyNew Zealand· 2025-04-16
Miki Magasiva is the director of the film Tinā, which features celebrated Samoan costumes.
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Miki Magasiva is the director of the film Tinā.
In Tinā, The Film’s Samoan Costumes Shine Against A Backdrop Of Canterbury ConservatismNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
Miki Magasiva has finally launched a debut feature that takes a tragi-comic look at grief and families.
The Hewitson Profile: Laughing & crying with Tinā director Miki MagasivaNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
Making his feature directorial debut, Miki Magasiva also co-produced and wrote the screenplay for the movie Tinā.
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