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A Solomon Islands community struggles with some unexpected consequences of a logging operation. The men of Rendova Island embrace the chance to be part of the modern economy; but the women are concerned for the forests and traditions that sustain their families. As Rendova's forest rapidly disappears, the loggers set their sights on a deserted island held sacred by the villagers. Through evocative archival images, SINCE THE COMPANY CAME questions the ongoing legacy of colonial attitudes to land and people.

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Crew

Director
Russell Hawkins
Writers
Russell Hawkins
Producer
Russell Hawkins
Editor
Gary Kildea

Production Details

Production Completion
2000

Sales

International Sales
Journeyman Pictures Ltd  First Run/Icarus Films

Selected Awards & Festivals

  • Beeld Voor Beeld Anthropological Film Festival
    (2002)
  • Planet in Focus - Toronto Environmental Film and Video Festival
    (2001)
  • Parnu Documentary and Visual Anthropology Film Festival
    (2001)
  • North-South Media Festival
    (2001)
  • Bilan du Film Ethnographique
    (2001)
  • Rights on Reel - Toronto International Human Rights Film and Video Festival
    (2000)
  • Okomedia International Ecological Film Festival
    (2000)
  • Hawaii International Film Festival
    (2000)
  • Cork Film Festival(2000)