Maldivian Fishermen Kiriata nā Aishath Naajila

Ko te hoahoa Maldivian Fishermen Kiriata nā Aishath Naajila he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Kiriata, Ataata me te Whakaihiihi.

HiriwaKiriata· 2026

Maldivian Fishermen Kiriata

nā Aishath Naajila

Kiritaki: Two Thousand Isles

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Kiriata

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Te Hoahoa

Mō Maldivian Fishermen Kiriata

Ko te kiriata Maldivian Fishermen e whakaatu ana i te hī ika tuna tuku iho mā te pou kotahi me te aho i Maldives, he tikanga toitū e kīia ana ko te toto o te motu whenua. Mō ngā whakatupuranga, kua noho te tuna hei kai matua e tautoko ana i te oranga o ia rā puta noa i ngā motu. Mā te whakamahi i te huarahi kōrero paki me ngā whakaahua kiriata me te hoahoa oro whakauru, ka hopukina e te kaupapa ngā kaihī ika mātau e mahi tahi ana i runga i te tere o te Dhoni tuku iho, e kawe ana i te wheako ki te atamira o te ao.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Maldivian Fishermen Kiriata te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Maldivian Fishermen Kiriata he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Maldivian Fishermen Kiriata he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: This is an independently produced documentary visual project capturing the traditional pole-and-line fishing practice in the Maldives. Created during COVID-19 while in isolation at sea, it combines cinematography, sound design, and immersive storytelling. Its strength lies in its authenticity, produced within real conditions of isolation, offering an intimate, unfiltered portrayal of Maldivian fishermen. The work stands out for its experiential approach, blending heritage, resilience, and cinematic realism.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Shot aboard a 100-foot pole-and-line fishing dhoni, the project documents Maldivian fishermen working at sea with precise, coordinated movements resembling a disciplined system. Through aerial perspectives, it captures the ocean’s food chain in motion, sharks, skipjack tuna, and fishermen, framing these moments to reflect the deep connection between this traditional practice and the Maldives’ identity and way of life.
Tūtohu: sustainable, fishing, pole and line, Maldives, tuna, ocean, documentry
Hangarau Whakanao: Filmed on a Sony A7 III with 35mm, 85mm, and 70–200mm lenses, with aerials via DJI Phantom 4 and underwater footage on a GoPro during freediving, the project was produced independently,covering planning, real-time filming, editing, sound design, and colour grading. An unobtrusive approach allowed fishermen to work naturally, ensuring an authentic, unstaged portrayal without direction.
Wero Hoahoa: The project faced logistical constraints, including limited equipment, a single drone battery requiring precise planning, and long waits for unpredictable moments at sea. The first four days saw no catch due to bait shortages, and underwater footage relied solely on a GoPro. Adapting strategically, key moments were captured to form an authentic narrative of the fishermen’s practice and the ocean’s food chain.
Rangahau: Documentary visual research on sustainable pole-and-line fishing in the Maldives. Field-based observation and immersive filming were conducted over 8 days in March 2020 aboard a local fishing vessel during the COVID-19 period. Data was collected through photography, film, aerial, and underwater footage. Participants included local fishermen. The results highlight ecological balance, resilience, and coordination. The impact emphasizes cultural preservation and awareness of sustainable fishing practices.
Whakaaweawe: Inspired by a lifelong curiosity about fishing in the Maldives, the project evolved through Two Thousand Isles, where travel deepened an interest in storytelling and lived experience. While learning freediving, the filmmaker joined an eight-day trip on a local boat, living at sea, waking before dawn and at midnight, eating the catch, and observing the ocean’s food chain in motion.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: Filmed over eight days aboard a fishing vessel in March 2020, during the early stages of COVID-19, the project was later completed with full post-production, editing, sound design, and colour grading, independently carried out later that year.
Rerenga Mahi: Operated on a traditional pole-and-line dhoni, the method relies on coordinated teamwork and timing rather than machinery. Fishermen attract skipjack tuna with live bait, triggering a feeding response where fish are hooked individually. Key moments, bait release, surface frenzy, precise catching, transform ocean activity into a sustainable harvest, reducing bycatch and ensuring quality, rooted in skill, patience, and harmony with marine life.
Pātene: All the copyrights belong to Aishath Naajila, 2023.
Whakamana Whakaahua: Videography & Photography: Aishath Naajila