Olivé, a Tongan-American filmmaker who’s worked most of her adult life near Tokyo, uses film as a tool to bring visibility to stories from her family’s history and culture as well as Japan’s. Her work shines light on the underexplored narratives of women and those living in a hyphenated experience to subvert expectations. A recent MFA Film graduate, Olivé has received several accolades while honing her craft. She won two Student Emmys for her debut documentary on systemic racism in Las Vegas, became a member of Soo Hugh's The Thousand Miles Project, and placed as a finalist in Final Draft’s Big Break and the Humanitas competition—which recognizes film and television writers who explore the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way. She recently worked on Apple TV+’s PACHINKO as a Japanese Language Consultant, and currently works in Tokyo’s anime industry as a Manager for shows like ONE PIECE. In 2024, she entered a development deal with Pacific Islanders in Communications and PBS to direct her debut documentary. Ultimately, Olivé aspires to tell intricate stories that are not typically found in Western media.
