Thank you for sharing your email with me and for wanting to be part of the Misima journey. It means the world to me that you’ve taken the time and interest. This project is my first feature as both a Director and Producer, and all my passion and creativity are dedicated to this singular purpose.

Misima is the first film to represent the indigenous people who live on the island. Many say Papua New Guinea has nothing to do with them. Misima Island is so remote that their lives are rendered invisible on the global stage. But the fact is, the very device you are using to read this contains minerals like gold, which is being plundered from places like Misima. In reality, the issues these villagers face affects us all. This project is my attempt to harness the documentary platform to give Misimans a path to visibility and a format to tell their story.

Ateu owa, which means "My heart to you" in the spoken language of Panamisima.

Bryan Pitcher, Director & Producer

P.S. The Misiman seated in the airplane, looking out the window, is the assistant director and one of the translators for this project. His name is Mark Joel, and this was his first time onboard an aircraft. In this footage, we were traveling to the mainland, where we filmed in the Alotau District and the villages of Awayama and Naura.