Ohina Films

21/11/2022

We're back, baby!

In one month from today, ‘Ohina's 2022 showcase celebrates the 5th anniversary of our Filmmakers Lab Program. Join us at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, for a showcase of our past Greenlight Award-winning ‘Ohina Films at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center.

This year's program will feature KĀLEWA (2017, Mitchel Merrick); OTHER PEOPLE (2018, Bryson Chun); LAST HAWAIIAN SUGAR (2019, Déjà Crescencia Bernhardt); and RACKET (2021, Zoe Eisenberg).

The evening will begin with film screenings at 7 p.m. followed by a presentation of past years' Greenlight Awards, an announcement of the 2022 Greenlight Award, and a final Q&A with ‘Ohina Labs filmmakers and ‘Ohina staff.

For more info and to reserve tickets, visit ohina.org. See you soon at ‘Ohina!

21/11/2022

We're back, baby!

We're back, baby!

In one month from today, ‘Ohina's 2022 showcase celebrates the 5th anniversary of our Filmmakers Lab Program. Join us at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, for a showcase of our past Greenlight Award-winning ‘Ohina Films at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center.

This year's program will feature KĀLEWA (2017, Mitchel Merrick); OTHER PEOPLE (2018, Bryson Chun); LAST HAWAIIAN SUGAR (2019, Déjà Crescencia Bernhardt); and RACKET (2021, Zoe Eisenberg).

The evening will begin with film screenings at 7 p.m. followed by a presentation of past years' Greenlight Awards, an announcement of the 2022 Greenlight Award, and a final Q&A with ‘Ohina Labs filmmakers and ‘Ohina staff.

For more info and to reserve tickets, visit ohina.org. See you soon at ‘Ohina!

05/10/2022

THAT'S RIGHT: ‘OHINA SHOWCASE returns to the Hawai‘i Theatre this December!

Mark your calendars for 7 pm, Tuesday, December 20th. More details to come: ohina.org | hawaiitheatre.com

21/10/2021

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15/08/2021

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Mark your calendars for next week Friday, August 20: ‘Ohina's bringing 2018 Labs mentor Eric Pearson back to Hawai‘i (at least, virtually) for a FREE webinar hosted on our ‘Ohina Labs Facebook Live at 1 p.m. HST!

The screenwriter of Marvel's BLACK WIDOW, GODZILLA VS. KONG, and THOR: RAGNAROK will join Ohina executive director Gerard Elmore and education director Brian Watanabe, plus other assorted ‘Ohina pros, for a creative talk story online.

This Labs Dialogue with Eric Pearson also happens to be the last day for short script submissions to apply for the 2021 ‘Ohina Filmmakers Lab workshop (and the opportunity for a filmmaker to win support towards the completion of their future film). Visit ohina.org to learn more!

Get those submissions in—and we'll see you next Friday at 1 pm HST, for an exclusive ‘Ohina Labs Dialogue with Eric Pearson!

06/08/2021

Maybe we’ll make it? Only if you write it…

03/08/2021

What Labs said…

Mondays are no fun, but here's some exciting news: the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, presented by Bank of Hawaii Foundation, brings you a night of comedy with local short OTHER PEOPLE, directed by 'Ohina Labs Greenlight Award-winner Bryson Chun; and feature POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA, directed by Wes Hurley! Join us for the only live screening on Thursday, August 12 at 6 pm at Consolidated Theatres at Ward.

Reserve your tickets now at HGLCF.org, or click the link in our bio!

Each movie ticket comes with one small popcorn and soda. Plus, you’re invited to the post-screening reception at Hulas Bar And Lei Stand at 9 pm. Show your movie ticket and get one free beverage: soda, juice, draft beer, wine, well drinks, or Mai Tai. (Proof of vaccination required for entry to Hula's. Pre-register at hulas.com.)

Here's your itinerary:
5:30 pm: Doors open
6 pm: OTHER PEOPLE
6:18 pm: POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA
7:50 pm: Q&A w/ OTHER PEOPLE's Bryson Chun
8:30 pm: Pau! Head to Hula's

Get your tickets at HGLCF.org!

04/05/2021

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04/05/2021

Check out Kālewa The Film streaming free, on DUST

Mark your calendars: Kālewa makes its DUST premiere tomorrow, May 4!

As the sci-fi entertainment brand of the global entertainment studio Gunpowder & Sky, DUST acquires, produces and distributes epic science fiction, from the classics to cutting-edge films, series, shorts, and podcasts. Beginning next Tuesday, sci-fi fans worldwide will be able to catch alongside the library of 400+ stories, all presented across streaming platforms (Roku, Apple TV, etc), mobile devices, and via the DUST app.

Basically, this Hawai’i astronaut just got a little bit further.

Congrats to writer and director Mitchel Viernes and the entire cast and crew of Kālewa. Your friends and supporters at ’Ohina couldn’t be more proud. Nicely done!

15/03/2021

Ummmm... wow! Congrats to the whole Ohina Films team and specifically writer/director Mitchel Viernes!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

14/03/2021

To say this is an honor wouldn't be doing the meaning of the word justice...

Seven Hawai’i filmmakers will have their films streamed on The Criterion Channel starting March 16, 2021.

09/03/2021

Our first ever film is still going...

The Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) is the only film festival in Seattle providing a space for Asian American voices, perspectives, and histories by screening indie films that reflect the diversity and richness of local Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. We're proud to announce that, among this year's dynamic SAAFF shorts programs, ʻOhina Greenlight Award-winning Kālewa The Film (from awesome writer and director Mitchel Viernes) has been selected for the Thrills, Chills, and Things Gone Wrong category!

SAAFF is also set to spotlight six local films as part of its Looking Past Paradise: Shorts from Hawai‘i program: THE MOON AND THE NIGHT (initially developed through ʻOhina Labs with rad writer and director Erin Lau and co-writer Justin Omori), MOLOKA‘I BOUND (from badass director Alika Maikau, a fellow of the ʻOhina Labs inaugural cohort with his film MAUKA TO MAKAI), plus HAWAIIAN SOUL, THIS IS THE WAY WE RISE, KAPAEMAHU, and STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS.

Congratulations to all the filmmakers selected for this important festival, presented online now until March 14! To watch the festival's virtual screenings, learn more about the festival schedule and live events, please visit http://www.seattleaaff.org or purchase tickets at bit.ly/saaffpass. Keep in mind that these films are also eligible to win audience awards at SAAFF so be sure to cast a vote for your favorite films!

Please Note: You will not be able to start watching films until the Festival begins on March 4, 2021. All festival passes only allot 1 ticket per program. Films are not rated for content and viewer discretion is advised. All film are available to viewers within the United States, unless otherwise no...

26/02/2021

Looking forward to making some movies together!!!

Need help funding your short film about the Pacific Islander experience? Applications for the Shorts Fund will be open starting April 8th until May 14th at 5 PM HST!

The Shorts Fund, previously known as Digital Shorts Fund, provides funding of up to $25,000 for the completion of fiction and non-fiction short content of untold stories and fresh perspectives on the indigenous Pacific Islander experience. A couple things are new this year: In addition to selecting projects for digital distribution, the Shorts Fund will also be looking for projects that have potential to broadcast on national public television. And we are excited to announce a collaboration with Ohina Films, which will maximize opportunities for the awarded filmmakers, including participation in the 2021 Ohina Labs! Stay tuned for more details on this dynamic partnership and funding opportunity!