Hawaiian Soul
short film (2020)
WINNER “Best Made In HI Short” - Hawaii International Film Festival 2020
“Best Live Action Short” - Imagine Native 2021
WINNER “Ocean Bottle Award” - Climate Crisis Film Festival 2021
Production Company: Kamaaina Creations
Story by: Kaliko Maiʻi, ʻĀina Paikai, Justyn Ah Chong, & Matt Yamashita
Writer & Director: ʻĀina Paikai
Producers: Justyn Ah Chong & Malia Hulleman
Cinematographer: Michael Tanji / Production Designer: Jess T. Johnston / 1st AD: Matt Yamashita
1st AC: Elliana Jimenez / 2nd AC: Bradley Crawford & Reno Champ
Gaffer: Keoki Smith / Key Grip: Lee Kaneakua / Grips: Kawaioli Hoe, Kiliona “Moku” Young, & Jake Samaniego
Sound Mixer: Joshua Billings / Boom Operator: Taylon Nieto
Costumer: Charley Kaeo
Hair & Make-up: Nicole Collins
Hair Assistant (Molokai): Leimana Ritte-Camara, Kalaʻe Ritte-Camara-Tangonan, Kaʻohele Ritte-Camara
Hair Assistant (Oahu): Pearl Gagne
Art PA’s: Callan Low, Stephanie Lim, Gabriel Gutierrez
Key PA’s: Roger Guzman, Kaleb Fulmer
Editor: Bradley Crawford / Assistant Editor: ʻĀina Paikai / Graphic Artist: Kaipo Kīʻaha
VFX: Bradley Crawford / Sound Design: Prahlad Strickland
BTS Photographer: Evan Loney
Colorist: Daniel De Vue / Color Studio: a52 Color
Original Music by: John Signor
Music Supervisor: Raiatea Helm-Harrison
Music Engineer: Kit Ebersbach / Mixing Studio: Pacific Music Productions / Guitar: Honybal Sosa