Pasifika in Entertainment
The release of Disney’s live-action Moana film involved local expertise and talent from CSUSM and our surrounding area in San Diego and greater Southern California. Audiences will learn about the making of the film through the perspectives of the Oceanic Cultural Trust, a group created by the film company to serve as cultural consultants on Oceanic language and performing arts. CSUSM faculty Dr. Grant Muāgututi’a served as the lead cultural consultant for the film. His work focuses on the need for Oceanic language conservation efforts through mainstream popular media, independent documentary film, community partnership programming, and in higher education institutions both locally and abroad. He, along with others involved in the film, will offer reflections on their specific roles in making the live-action film. Members of the Oceanic Cultural Trust and actors from the film will engage audiences with behind-the-scenes stories and live-action musical and dance performances exclusively for CSUSM to inspire everyone to reimagine how grassroots cultural arts education can shape more inclusive experiences of higher education and impact popular media representations.
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Directions:
From the 78 freeway, head south onto S. Twin Oaks Valley Road. After approximately .5 mile, turn left onto Craven Drive. You have now arrived at CSU San Marcos.
Parking Information:
A paid parking session is required at all times while parked on campus. Please visit: https://www.csusm.edu/parking/visitors.html for the most up-to-date parking information.
Venue Information:
This event will be in the University Student Union Ballroom. Here is a link to an interactive map of campus: http://www.csusm.edu/guide/maps.html to help you find your way. The ballroom is on the second level. Elevator access is available if you should need it.
