Mussau: The First Song
As of November 10, 2026, Mussau: The First Song is a feature film that is in post-production. The production company attached is NAFA Productions. Director Bijukumar Damodaran is attached. It filmed in Mussau Island, Papua New Guinea and Goroka, Papua New Guinea and 3 other locations. Production List last updated this listing on November 10, 2026.
- Mussau Island, Papua New Guinea
- Goroka, Papua New Guinea
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- Mussau Island, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
- Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
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Project Summary
Mussau: The First Song has wrapped principal photography on Papua New Guinea's most expensive film production to date. Directed by three-time Indian National Film Award winner Bijukumar Damodaran, the $4. 5 million period drama completed a 40-day shoot across two provinces. Filming took place on remote Mussau Island in New Ireland Province and in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. NAFA Productions produced the project, which features an entirely first-time cast from Mussau and incorporates five languages including Mussau, Emira, Agarabi, Tok Pisin, and English. The film celebrated its production wrap at a Thanksgiving event in Port Moresby attended by government officials including the Minister for Arts, Culture and Tourism. The project is targeting a 2027 festival premiere.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Bijukumar Damodaran |
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