What is FALE FILM?
Fale means “house” in Samoan.
FALE FILM is a production house in Amerika Samoa.
We do videography, licensed drone-operating, but most importantly, cinematic storytelling.
Tulaga Whitcombe
— @tukaine
With over 10 years of professional videography experience, Tulaga Whitcombe was one of the first filmmakers in Amerika Samoa, self-taught with no prior certification. His love for music led him to produce music videos for the Samoan community, including “Pretty Little Teine” by Ras Mas. His natural talent for creating cool, edgy visuals prompted him to expand his work into commercial videography and photography. He specializes in cinematography and editing, including graphics, and music producing.
Favorite Movie: Jerry Maguire
Favorite Director: Steven Spielberg
GAbby faʻaiʻuaso
— @alafaga
Gabby Faʻaiʻuaso loves the layers of storytelling, escaping into books and movie plots. Filmmaking combined her love of visuals and stories, she went on to study film at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to the Academy for Creative Media wher she received her Bacholer’s of Art: Digital Film Track. During her time there she also mentored and taught at the Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking non-profit to girls (grade 8-highschool). Gabby has participated in several film festivals including the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. She returned home to continue her love of film to share the stories of her people of Amerika Samoa. Gabby specializes in directing and producing, as well as cinematography and editing.
Favorite Movie: Pan’s Labyrinth
Favorite Director: Taika Waititi