A magical take on a true story, THE QUEEN’S FLOWERS is an animated short adventure for kids that follows Emma, a Native Hawaiian girl in 1915 Honolulu, as she makes a special gift for the last monarch of Hawai‘i, Queen Lili‘uokalani.
Season 5 of Reel Wāhine of Hawai‘i highlights the exceptional and crucial work of pioneering wāhine who played a significant role in establishing the local film industry, as well as emerging talents who are producing innovative and ground-breaking work. Featuring Lola Quan Bautista, Robin Lung, Tiare Ribeaux, Pākē Salmon, Shirley Thompson & Alison Week. Created by all women filmmaking teams with major funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Series co-producers: Shirley Thompson + Vera Zambonelli
Directors: Shaneika Aguilar, Donna Choo, Lisette Marie Flanary, Erin Lau, Shirley Thompson + Vera Zambonelli
How do Native Hawaiians in the diaspora keep the feeling of Aloha in their hearts, even when they live thousands of miles away? The film follows two Native Hawaiians living in the Pacific Northwest as they reflect on how Aloha sustains them amidst distance, loss, and longing. Meanwhile, back in Hawaii, local residents grapple with the legacy of colonization that has resulted in many Hawaiians being displaced from their homeland.
Season 4 of this Emmy award winning series highlights the creativity, innovation and tenacity of Hawai‘i women filmmakers. Featuring Ann Marie Kirk, Jana Kealohakeakua Park, Sancia Miala Shiba Nash, Leanne Ferrer and Shaneika Aguilar. Each film is a collaboration between a working female Hawai‘i director and an emerging filmmaker whom she mentors through the creative process. The series is produced by Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking with major funding by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Series co-producers: Shirley Thompson + Vera Zambonelli
Directors: Marlene Booth, Amber McClure, Meleanna Aluli Meyer, Shirley Thompson, Fé María Vasquez, Vera Zambonelli
Hawai‘i Floral designer Debbi Barrett creates unique works rooted in traditional culture. A health crisis renews her connection to Hawaiian plants and practices.
Acclaimed Korean artist Yun Suknam dedicates her life to painting 100 life-sized portraits of women freedom fighters who defied Japanese Occupation. This is a sample reel for a work in progress.
Aspiring singer songwriter ISMAY (Avery Hellman) embarks on a journey of creative self discovery while exploring the trail blazed by music icon Lucinda Williams.
