Toloa Petaia

Toloa studied at Avalon Film and TV school and has been involved in a number of television projects since. He freelances in the grip, camera and lighting departments on a range of shoots, from big-budget drama projects for international audiences, to event coverage and outside broadcasts. As well as being experienced behind a camera, Toloa is a talented sound recordist and editor. Rohan and he are currently working on several projects together under the name Suite One Films. Of Tokelauan descent, Toloa is interested in Polynesian cultures in the New Zealand community and loves to travel in the Pacific Islands. A personal belief is summed up best by Jesus Christ "You shall love your neighbour as yourself". The essence of this ethos is echoed in the objectives of the Babel Project and the message has never been more critical than in today's global situation.