In this episode get to know Wesley Adkins, the founder of The Ewa Beach Drive-In. Wes is a math teacher at James Campbell school in Ewa Beach. Him and his students do a pop-up drive-in movie theater, a program that also serves to teach youth to  "flex their entrepreneurship," as Wes would say.  He reminds us that dreams coming true are a collective endeavor. If you're on Oʻahu make sure to check out a screening or hire their crew for a private one. 

Come along with Hawaiʻi Lit Production Co. as they celebrate their first year of being an official company! The journey has its ups and downs as they aim to make big impact. This episode is an inside look at their inner workings, struggles and triumphs. Enjoy this conversation between Krystal Meisel and Mary Moody.

Hawaiʻi Doc Club is a documentary filmmaking workshop located on Hawaiʻi Island. Alison Week sits down with us to talk about how the doc club got its start. 

Join in on the conversation as Katrina Kubo and Olga Cojocariu, fellow colleagues from the latest cohort break down the impact of the workshop on their development as filmmakers.

Native Hawaiian and Tongan artist Vei walks us through her inspiration for the heroines that she creates from Kanaka Maoli literature. Haunani-Kay Trask has been an important influence not only on her but throughout Hawaii Nei, Vei's reflections pay tribute to her life and work. Listen in as she speaks about the term Mana Wahine and what it means for her to decolonize her experience as a woman, a mother, and an artist. 

Resources:

Shop The Artist Vei

Watch Her Youtube Videos

Read Her Heroine Blog

Writer and Producer, Jennifer Varenchik (she/her) of the Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona sat down with me to talk about her new short film, In Our Own Hands. Jennifer was the winter pitch winner for the Hawaii Film Collective. In four months she produced her short feature with an all Native American crew. Listen in as she talks us through her process and overcoming challenges as a Native in the creative industry. You can follow her on Instagram @native_muse.

This episode contains some serious inspiration between 16 year old award-winning filmmaker, Jackie Cano and award-winning Director & Producer, Ciara Lacy! Listen in as they discuss how to stay inspired in a creative world dominated by voices that try to hold you back, primarily your own! Sit back and enjoy the magic of youth interviews.

 Get to know Jacqueline Cano,  a 16 year old Native Hawaiian filmmaker who has recently won several medals at the Pele Awards, an annual award ceremony held in Oʻahu. You can watch some of her films here.  Listen in as she answers the same questions she crafted for award-winning filmmaker, Ciara Lacy, which you can catch in the next episode. Stay tuned!

Welcome to the very first episode of Creative Hawai’i! Get to know your host, Mary Moody and find out what her plans are for this podcast. We appreciate your support! Mahalo nui for listening and be sure to check back every month for new episodes. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop.