Rialto Distribution Sets U.S. Theatrical Release For ‘Tinā’ By Samoan-New Zealand Filmmaker Miki Magasiva

Rialto Distribution has acquired worldwide rights and is planning a U.S. theatrical release for drama Tinā by Samoan-New Zealand filmmaker Miki Magasiva.

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🏴‍☠️ Anapela Polata'ivao

Just some more promo shots of Auntie for Tinā, which is doing *absolutely phenomenal* in theatres!

(Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJQRn5uT8OV)

(10/18)

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🏴‍☠️ Anapela Polata'ivao

More silly antics with Auntie, Beulah Koale and Miki Magasiva in support of their film Tinā!

 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFmFBlznLc

(6/14)

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@tinathefilm on Instagram: "Australia! You can now see Tinā 🎶 in cinemas now! 🎶 Find sessions and cinemas at the link in our bio. Tell your friends and family!"

842 likes, 23 comments - tinathefilm on April 30, 2025: "Australia! You can now see Tinā 🎶 in cinemas now! 🎶 Find sessions and cinemas at the link in our bio. Tell your friends and family!".

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🎂 Happy belated birthday to Anapela Polata'ivao!

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(2/17)

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🏴‍☠️ Anapela Polata'ivao

Tinā premiered in Australia on May 1st! The Jam Report did a review here:

https://thejamreport.com/2025/04/13/review-tina-is-an-earnest-deeply-moving-and-emotionally-intelligent-crowdpleaser

(10/16)

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REVIEW - 'Tinā' is an earnest, deeply moving, and emotionally intelligent crowdpleaser

There’s a certain kind of film that doesn’t just show its heart but wears it so openly that you can feel the pulse between the frames. Tinā, the hugely impressive directorial debut of writer/director Miki Magasiva, is one such film. It is a story of loss, faith, music, and cultural identity that lin

The Jam Report

🏴‍☠️ Anapela Polata'ivao

Our dear Auntie's new movie Tinā has won the Audience Award at the 2025 Perth Festival!!

(Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIkFrhnTctN)

(9/13)

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@tinathefilm on Instagram: "We are thrilled to announce that Tinā has won the Audience Award at the 2025 Perth Festival. Thank you to everyone who voted!"

3,122 likes, 24 comments - tinathefilm on April 17, 2025: "We are thrilled to announce that Tinā has won the Audience Award at the 2025 Perth Festival. Thank you to everyone who voted!".

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🏴‍☠️ Rachel House

Our Mary Read, Rachel House, was featured at the "All About Women" festival about gender, justice and equality on March 8-9!
More info here: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/all-about-women/rachel-house

Rachel was also out at a Tinā screening, supporting our dear Auntie, Anapela Polata'ivao!

Sources:
1 & 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_oZ4xTQ0c
3 & 4: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHFTf2gyTTY

(12/20)

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Rachel House

An absolute powerhouse of Aotearoa New Zealand’s creative industry, Rachel House has been paving the way for generations of Māori women. She tells Narelda Jacobs about the importance of Māori storytelling in the current moment.

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🧵 (10/21)

🏴‍☠️ Anapela Polata'ivao

A little video with Anapela for the Tinā film!

(Source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG6tLNVhwnw)

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@tinathefilm on Instagram: "Listen up! Go watch Tinā in cinemas now! 🙌🎟️🤩"

2,546 likes, 60 comments - tinathefilm on March 7, 2025: "Listen up! Go watch Tinā in cinemas now! 🙌🎟️🤩".

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🏴‍☠️ Guz Khan
More of our cast, this time Guz, is on Bluesky! Thanks to @callousnstrange and @/JillianSauers for the notification on Bsky!
Check him out here: https://bsky.app/profile/guzkhan.bsky.social

🏴‍☠️ Andrew Deyoung
One of our wonderful directors, Andrew DeYoung is fostering a beautiful girl! Loving the pup content!
(Source: https://www.instagram.com/andrew__deyoung)

🏴‍☠️ Minnie Driver
Minnie's new film 'Millers In Marriage' is now available on digital and in select theatres! Check out the trailer here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGWISo-y_2l
(Image source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGSxhiOt3C_)

🏴‍☠️ Anapela Polata'iavo
Our gorgeous Anapela is absolutely rocking this cover!
(Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGYsAM_zGck)

#GuzKhan #AndrewDeYoung #MinnieDriver #AnapelaPolataivao #OFMDRecaps

Guz Khan (@guzkhan.bsky.social)

Comedic Insurgent…Man Like Mobeen, Taskmaster extraordinaire, Standup Killer, Dad, Free Palestine…🤲🏾

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🧵 (9/15)

🏴‍☠️ Samba Schutte
Just a quick shot of Samba at the beach!
(Source: https://bsky.app/profile/sambaschutte.bsky.social/post/3lipu4px3y22k)

🏴‍☠️ Madeleine Sami
Beautiful article about our dear Archie, reminding us that even the greats struggle with the same things we do:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-18/chit-chat-madeleine-sami-on-double-parked-deadloch-season-two/104945256

🏴‍☠️ Anapela Polata'ivao
Auntie's new film, Tinā has been selected for the Māoriland Film Festival 2025 on March 29, 2025!
(Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGL8nmnz6CW)

#SambaSchutte #MadeleineSami #AnapelaPolataivao #TināTheFilm #MāorilandFilmFestival #OFMDRecaps

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Hope Aquarius season was better to you✨🧜🏾‍♂️♒️

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