The To'omalatai Family Foundation serves as the nonprofit arm of Tusitala Productions, extending our mission beyond filmmaking to directly support Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Through educational initiatives including internships, fellowships, and cultural preservation efforts, the foundation leverages the power of storytelling to create meaningful impact. While Tusitala Productions brings Pacific stories to life through film and media, the To'omalatai Family Foundation ensures those stories drive real-world change—empowering the next generation and uplifting our communities.
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JANAY LATA
Janay Lata is a first-generation Samoan scholar and the Director of the To'omalatai Family Foundation, the nonprofit branch of Tusitala Productions. A passionate advocate for Pacific Islander representation and empowerment, Janay’s journey has been shaped by her deep-rooted connection to both Polynesian heritage and the vibrant culture of Los Angeles. Witnessing the challenges Pacific Islanders face in gaining visibility and recognition, she committed herself to equipping her community with the educational tools, resources, and opportunities needed to build successful careers, embrace their identity, and claim their rightful place in spaces where their voices deserve to be heard.