WOVEN

A story of friendship, cultural identity and the hope for future generations

Two Papua New Guinean Auntie smiling and sitting together.. The Aunty in the front of image is out of focus. The Aunty at the back is in focus

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

This documentary came to life after completing a local women’s documentary film making course run by ‘For the love of film’ and funded by ‘Maribyrnong city council’. Under the guidance of wonderful mentors Juliet Porter and Nicky Tyndale-Biscoe my debut into documentary film was made. Enjoy!

Handwritten sign reading 'For the Love of Film' with colorful letters and a heart symbol.
Maribyrnong City Council logo design and the text 'Maribyrnong City Council'. 
Aunty Elvie Rowe & Aunty Betty Neda                                                                                                   Crew: Nicole Herrick and Julia Fortè                                                                                                  Colourist: David McNeill                                                                                                                    Traditional Papua New Guinean vocals performed by:  Aunties Weka Tarr, Beryl Harding, Heato Koregai, Betty Neda and Elvie Rowe
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.