WOVEN

Written By Anne McNeill
 

WOVEN

  • People’s Choice Award - Pacific Ocean Short Film festival 2026

  • Semi finalist - Multicultural film festival 2026

  • Official Selection - Pasifika Film Fest 2026

Short documentary

Featuring: Aunty Elvie Rowe & Aunty Betty Neda

Director: Anne McNeill

Crew: Nicole Herrick, Julia Fortè & Anne McNeill

Colourist: David McNeill

Editor: Anne McNeill

Traditional Papua New Guinean vocals performed by: Aunties Weka Tarr, Beryl Harding, Heato Koregai, Betty Neda & Elvie Rowe.

Thanks: Juliet Porter & Nicky Tyndale-Biscoe. For the love of film & Maribyrnong City Council

 

'Woven’ tells the heartfelt journey of two Papua New Guinean Friends Aunty Elvie Rowe and Aunty Betty Neda. Whilst touching on the traditional practises of weaving, this documentary looks at the importance of cultural identity and explores the cultural disparity that migrant generations experience when growing up in two different worlds. This is the story of lifelong friends and their hope for future generations.

Title song: 'Koiki Mo' is a kind of happy singing. It's a Motuan song from the Port Moresby area of Papua New Guinea.

Last song: ‘Eu Kaiyoni’ is from Misima Island, Milne Bay Province, PNG. The song means - we have come together to sing, but now it’s time to go.

Aunty Elvie Rowe and Aunty Betty Neda
 
Anne McNeill

Anne McNeill is a Melbourne, Naarm, Australian based Photographer. Specialising in Personal Branding, Business Branding, Portraits, Headshots & Event imagery. She provides authentic, tailored photography that aligns with your goals, showcases your brands and documents your events.

https://www.annemcneill.com.au
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