This screening features 3 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Hawaiians have long been known for their storytelling and oral history, so in a society quickly moving away from cross-generational conversations and cultural traditions we sat down with five legendary kÅ«puna (elders) to document their history, mea hana (craft), and kuleana (responsibility) as it was passed down to them. We capture stories about their ʻāina hānau (native land), adversities overcome, accomplishments and the wisdom they believe is important to pass down to the next generation.
Directors - Kolby Akamu Moser, Nainoa Langer
Nainoa Langer is an Emmy Award-Winning Director and Cinematographer from Moloka'i, Hawai'i. He has traveled to 40+ countries capturing stories of people, place and culture. Some of his documentary films including "Aloha Aina" and "Back to the Wild" has been featured in festivals around the world. Nainoa has also collaborated with the world's largest brands such as Hublot, Patagonia and Lumix.
Kolby Akamu Moser is Native Hawaiian Director and Producer from Hawai'i island. She founded a media company, ARIA Studios, in 2008 and has directed and produced documentary and commercial films for brands such as Intuit, Microsoft, Google and Four Seasons, as well as International non-profit organizations such as Zoe International and Care Channels International. Her passion is to elevate Native Hawaiian voices by sharing stories that will perpetuate Hawaiian Culture and way of life.
This screening features 3 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Hawaiians have long been known for their storytelling and oral history, so in a society quickly moving away from cross-generational conversations and cultural traditions we sat down with five legendary kÅ«puna (elders) to document their history, mea hana (craft), and kuleana (responsibility) as it was passed down to them. We capture stories about their ʻāina hānau (native land), adversities overcome, accomplishments and the wisdom they believe is important to pass down to the next generation.
Directors - Kolby Akamu Moser, Nainoa Langer
Nainoa Langer is an Emmy Award-Winning Director and Cinematographer from Moloka'i, Hawai'i. He has traveled to 40+ countries capturing stories of people, place and culture. Some of his documentary films including "Aloha Aina" and "Back to the Wild" has been featured in festivals around the world. Nainoa has also collaborated with the world's largest brands such as Hublot, Patagonia and Lumix.
Kolby Akamu Moser is Native Hawaiian Director and Producer from Hawai'i island. She founded a media company, ARIA Studios, in 2008 and has directed and produced documentary and commercial films for brands such as Intuit, Microsoft, Google and Four Seasons, as well as International non-profit organizations such as Zoe International and Care Channels International. Her passion is to elevate Native Hawaiian voices by sharing stories that will perpetuate Hawaiian Culture and way of life.
