SAILAU want’s to redefine adventure by telling a positive story from the second largest island in the world: New Guinea.
According to the audience at the world premiere at the Doc Edge International Film Festival in New Zealand, SAILAU succeeded.
World Premiere in Aotearoa New Zealand
SAILAU premiered in a sold out cinema in Auckland at the Documentary Edge International Film Festival.
The screening was followed by an overwhelming applause and a Q and A session with TV host and Doc Edge ambassador Neil Waka.
As second screening was held in the capital of Wellington. More festival dates to be announced soon!
Director Thor F. Jensen interview on the AM show in New Zealand
Leading up to the world premiere of SAILAU at Doc Edge Festival in Auckland NZ, Thor F. Jensen appeared on one of NZ’s leading morning shows, AM.
There are still a few tickets available for the Auckland premiere on June 4 and for the Wellington screening on June 9. Kiwis will also be able to watch the film on the DocEdge.nz from June 19 to July 9.
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World Premiere dates in New Zealand
SAILAU will have its world premier at the Doc Edge International Film Festival in June 2023.
Director Thor F. Jensen will be hosting a Q&A following the screenings.
World Premiere
Saturday 3rd June, 12:00 PM
The Capitol Cinema, Auckland.
Followed by Q&A with the Director
Friday 9th June, 8:30 PM
The Roxy Cinema, Wellington.
Followed by Q&A with the Director
Book your tickets here
We can’t wait to see you there.
SAILAU on ABC Radio Darwin
Director Thor F. Jensen chatting with Conor Byrne about his trip to Berlin where he discussed the film with Sailor Sankoli John at the Humboldt Forum.
Thor also told about the impact the circumnavigation has had on the sailors and their work with the canoe Building school Pasana Group.
Be sure to follow us on Facbook.com/sailaufilm for more news.
The Media Loves Sanakoli
SAILAU lead star and co-producer Sanakoli John is on an international speaking tour as part of a delegation of Pacific voyagers and canoe builders.
It is such an inspiring story that a traditional sailor from a small island now is travelling the world promoting his cultural knowledge. So far the story has been covered in four outlets. Link to article.
SAILAU is also a social impact campaign to inspire PNG youth to preserve their traditional knowledge and what better role model than Master Sailor Sanakoli John.
SAILAU discussion at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin
Director Thor F. Jensen and Master Sailor Sanakoli John, were invited to Berlin by the Potsdam University to discuss SAILAU at a Pacific Voyaging Conference at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin.
It was the first time the two friends met in five years after the circumnavigation but the two friends hope to team up again later in the year to present SAILAU to an Australian Audience.