Before the Moon Falls

Directed by Kimberlee Bassford [In-Person for Q&A!]

An intimate portrait of acclaimed Samoan writer Sia Figiel eight years in the making when tragedy struck. The film offers an in-depth and thought-provoking look at Sia’s tumultuous journey leading to that traumatic moment, illuminating the complexities of inconsistently treated mental illness and the devastating toll it can exact on individuals, families and entire communities.

Winner, Best Feature, DOCUTAH International Film Festival, 2026
Winner, Grand Jury Prize, Festival International du Film documentaire Océanian (FIFO), 2026
Winner, Best Made in Hawai‘i Feature, Hawai‘i International Film Festival, 2025