First Place
“There’s Polyfest drama at St Gabriel’s. It’s a siva-off to become the best Taupou in the motu.”
Synopsis
The drama behind the scenes of the biggest Polynesian Dance festival in the world. Who has what it takes to stand in the front row, and who will win First Place?
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First Place | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damon Fepulea'i
- Screenplay & Story
- Bianca Seinafo, Mario Faumui, Leki Jackson-Bourke
- Original Title
- First Place
- Spoken Languages
- English, Samoan
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- The Coconet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damon Fepulea'i
Bianca Seinafo, Mario Faumui, Leki Jackson-Bourke
Ryan Alexander Lloyd
Damon Fepulea'i
Eileen Lee, Hope Papali'i, Lisa Taouma, Nicola Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Damon Fepulea'i
Director
Damon Fepulea'i
Editor
Bianca Seinafo
Writer
Mario Faumui
Writer
Leki Jackson-Bourke
Writer
Eileen Lee
Producer
Hope Papali'i
Producer
Ryan Alexander Lloyd
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Place
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Place about?
The drama behind the scenes of the biggest Polynesian Dance festival in the world. Who has what it takes to stand in the front row, and who will win First Place?
Who directed First Place?
First Place was directed by Damon Fepulea'i.
Who stars in First Place?
The principal cast of First Place includes Rain Te'i, Henry Auva'a, De'jealous Palota-Kopa, Kurt Utai-Laurenson, Gaby Solomona.
When was First Place released and how long is it?
First Place was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.