Film and short doco that follows the journey of Aloali’i working alongside Manurewa High School students delivering workshops in film making, dance, acting, lighting and visual art.

The collaborators  of Ta’alili would come together to work with young actors and dancers from the workshops to create the dance film CONCRETE BLOOM which would premiere at the Pacific Dance Digital Festival in 2022. Concrete Bloom couldn’t have been possible without the friendship and trust of Mele Ta’e’iloa, Manurewa High School and the REWA ALL STARS.

Directed and designed by Aloali’i Tapu
Filmed by Joshua Faleatua and Tyler Carney-Faleatua
Edited by Joshua Faleatua
Technical design and lighting by Sean Curham
Costume by Tori Manley-Tapu
Featured artists: Ken Vaega, Jahra Wasasala, Ooshcon Masseurs, Tavai Fa’asavalu, Elijah Kennar, Grace Anaua, Mike Fagamoa, Litayza Lio, Eyete and Ileli Yobu, Fa’aninimo Alefaio, Florence Tele’a and Louise Ponifasio
Production support by Tony Pati and Reece Charlie

Photographer: Jinki Cambronero