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The Factory - Series

Web (Full Length Episodes) – 2013

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In this music-heavy web series, a South Auckland family competes in a local talent quest. Alongside battles over performing the traditional Samoan music favoured by their grandfather, the Saumalus have to deal with a dodgy competitor and some last minute changes of tune. There's also romance, heartbreak, and a shifty Palagi factory boss. The final episode (of 20) features behind the scenes bloopers. Directed by music video veteran Joe Lonie, The Factory began as a highly successful stage musical from South Auckland-based theatre group Kila Kokonut Krew.

I can pass on the old ways to the children. I will teach them the old songs — still have to train that hippity-hop nonsense out of them.
– Tigi (Ben Taufua)

Key Cast & Crew

Anapela Polataivao

Original Writer, Executive Producer, Casting, As: Lilly (Mum)

Vela Manusaute

Original Writer, Executive Producer, As: Mason

Joe Lonie

Director, Additional Dialogue

Janet McIver

Producer

Alfred Aholelei

As: Contest Judge (episode 6 onwards)

Lindah Lepou

As: Contest Judge (episode 6 onwards)

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Produced by

Jump Film and Television
Kila Kokonut Krew

Source

Jump Film and Television

Acknowledgements

Made with funding from NZ On Air's Digital Media Fund

Music

Songs performed by the cast

Songs composed by cast members Aleni Tufuga, Rasela Sosoli and Vela Manusaute, as well as Glen Jackson, Joe Lonie, Michael Bennett, Che Ness, Karl Steven, Tim Stewart, Simon Matafai and Fivestar