People count, things don't.
Sione Feinga · Vavaʻu to Lāʻie, 1960
Our Films
Voices of the Pacific
Subject: Tongan Heritage
Location: Lāʻie, Hawaiʻi
Runtime: 92 minutes
Director: Jordan Niutupuivaha
Still Waters
Subject: Urban Resilience
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Runtime: 120 minutes
Director: Jordan Niutupuivaha
Roots & Echoes
Subject: Pacific Islander Identity
Location: Vavaʻu, Tonga
Runtime: 108 minutes
Director: Jordan Niutupuivaha
OUR PROCESS
01
THE DIALOGUE
We start with a conversation. We want to know your story. We listen to the people and observe the truth of their lives. Our lens follows the honest path of a person.
02
THE DISCOVERY
We study the setting and the history. We get to know the people. This helps us make sure every shot feels true and belongs to the narrative.
03
THE FILMING
We work quietly. We do not get in the way. We simply watch. We record the real, small moments that make life what it is for everyone involved.
04
THE FINISH
We find a natural pace for the film. We value the quiet moments. We look for the light that shows who a person really is on screen.
Jordan Niutupuivaha
Jordan, originally from Lā'ie, Hawai'i, now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a filmmaker who cares about human stories. He works with a simple style. He allows raw human moments to write the script. He believes the best stories often hide in the silence. He films people just as they are. His work is brief, direct, and respectful of the subjects he chooses to follow.
Get in touch
We are storytellers. We make documentary films about real lives. Reach out to talk about a new film project.
jordan@peoplemattr.com
PROJECTS
Shorts
Brief story
Focused story of a person or place.
Profiles
Deep dive
Comprehensive filming focused on a specific life story and personal history.
Series
Shared lives
A collection of stories filmed over time. Capturing the life of a community.
Feature
Full story
A complete documentary dedicated to one specific subject.