Haus Tumbuna (2026)

Captured across the coastal waters of Ulingan Bay in Papua New Guinea, this commissioned documentary and community-driven initiative transforms indigenous heritage into a model of modern sustainability. Spearheaded by creators Nickolas Kirriwom and Nicholas Wynnychuk, the endeavor establishes an autonomous, locally operated workshop focused on carving responsibly sourced wooden surfboards that honor ancestral maritime design. Beyond its screen presence, the program functions as a vehicle for cultural reclamation and collective healing. By merging historic vessel construction methods with eco-conscious resource management, the movement actively counters historical erasure while reinforcing the vital ties linking neighborhood solidarity, ancestral wisdom, spiritual grounding, and ecological balance. Through every hand-finished plank and tide-tested silhouette, audiences discover how age-old oceanic craftsmanship can power lasting social renewal and planetary care.