Papua New Guineans should help grow the local film industry, which pretty much doesn’t exist.
This challenge comes on the back of the recently launched Lukim Yu film, now showing in the cinemas.
Canadian film director Christopher Anderson noted that films made in PNG tend to be more documentaries over fiction, like Lukim Yu.
He has encouraged people interested in film making to do so, starting with low-budget films.
“You want to know what a film maker is, a film maker is someone who goes out there and makes a film, so go and make a film. You don’t need to have a million dollars before you consider making a film,” he said.
He also added that despite it being tough, the success of Lukim Yu has proven that it can be done.
“I really encourage others to get out there and support the film industry here.”
He further praised the cast of Lukim Yu, saying it has been an amazing journey.
“I was dealing with all range of people, some never acted at all, some had a few experience. But they all gave a level of commitment and talent and I’m eternally grateful to them because this project absolutely couldn’t have happened without their huge support, commitment and talent.
“They really showed a level of maturity and commitment way above and beyond what was reasonable expectations because we did this film on a shoe string. They tolerated all the challenges.”
(The ‘Lukim Yu’ cast. From left: Russel Ashwin, Tinzy Mau, Fabian Hera, Pauline Onsa and Godfreeman Kaptigau.)