Olivé, a Tongan-American filmmaker with new roots in Japan, uses film to shine light on the under explored narratives of women and those living in hyphenated experiences to subvert expectations.With a background in education and advocacy, she also utilizes her films to champion creative and educational equity in providing artists with opportunities for narrative sovereignty and healing.An award-winning writer, editor, and producer, Olivé and her work have been supported by Cannes Docs, the Emmys, Brown Girls Doc Mafia, the Sundance Institute, Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), Pasifika Entertainment Advancement Komiti (PEAK), and Netflix. She recently worked as a bridge between Hollywood and Japan on narrative productions like PACHINKO and ONE PIECE.Currently, Olivé is working on her directorial debut in partnership with PBS while continuing to tell and support stories that are not typically featured in Western media. After taking a promotion to please his American girlfriend, a socially awkward Japanese man struggles to understand a blossoming friendship with his younger coworker as language barriers, cultural differences, and a dark secret begin to suffocate his relationship at home. Semifinalist, Humanitas College Drama Award 2023
