FLUX Hawaii

Ingredients Hawaii Premiere

Become part of the possibility, which serves as a model of culturally-based food production that we can share with the world…This Saturday, catch the world premiere of Ingredients Hawaii-Part One at Mamiya Theater.

Ingredients Hawaii-Part One illustrates Oahu’s emerging local food community as an alternative to imported and processed foods. The film, narrated by Amy Hanaiali’i, tells the story of the ways in which the people of Hawaii are reclaiming their agriculture and local food traditions in light of an uncertain food future.

Chef Ed Kenney of Town Restaurant, Chef Mark Noguchi of Heeia Pier and Sweet Home Waimanalo will partner with farmers featured in the film to provide attendees with a taste of what the film is all about. Locally-inspired cocktails will also be served and farmers and organizations featured in the film will be on-hand to answer questions and educate guests on the work they are doing in their community.


An after-film discussion on the future of sustainable agriculture in Hawai‘i will be facilitated by the interns of MA`O Organic Farms. The second screening of Ingredients Hawaii will show at 9 p.m. for $10 pre-sale or $12 at the door. Discounted tickets of $5 for the second screening are available at the door for all students with a valid student ID.

Check out the trailer:

INGREDIENTS Hawaii from Super 8 Cowboys on Vimeo.

Premiere of Ingredients Hawai‘i: Part One
Saturday, February 4
Mamiya Theater, St. Louis School
VIP Tickets, $45, includes pupus and cocktail reception
Reception starts at 5:30 p.m.
Second screening, 9 p.m., $10 / $12 door / $5 student discount
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ingredientshawaii.com.

FLUX Picks at Kona Surf Film Festival

We’re so excited for the Kona Surf Film Festival happening this weekend at The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on Big Island’s Kohala coast. What better place to dedicate an entire festival than in the birthplace of the sport of kings?

Chad Campbell, the festival founder and program director, says of the films: “From some of the biggest names in the industry to self-taught filmmakers, festival-goers can expect extreme action, epic soundtracks, stunning locales, ground-breaking cinematography, heart-warming stories and behind-the-scenes antics from some of the most iconic faces of the sport.”

Here are just a few of the films we’re stoked on.

LEAVE A MESSAGE
Nike 6.0 presents this latest film project, starring the new generation of woman surfers who push surfing to the next level. Starring ASP world champ Carissa Moore (Hawai‘i), Lakey Peterson (California), Laura Enever (Australia), Coco Ho (Hawaii), Byrne-Wickey Monyca (Hawai‘i) and Malia Manuel (Hawai‘i), the film follows the women as they travel the world circuit to Australia, California, Hawai‘i and Mexico.

LOST & FOUND
Lost & Found is a documentary based on the discovery of 30,000 black and white surfing negatives at a flea market in Pasadena, California. As it turned out, the images belonged to Surfing Magazine from the iconic times of the ’60s and ’70s. It’s a journey over three plus years of reuniting and sharing the images capturing stories that unless told, would have been lost.

Lost & Found Official Trailer from Corduroy Films on Vimeo.

GUM FOR MY BOAT
Gum For My Boat is a story of hope focusing on the Bangladesh Surf Club and its members. The club consists of around 30 male and female members and is helping to introduce surfing into a culture in a very unconventional method.

THE KONA SURF FILM FESTIVAL
With proceeds benefitting the Sea-thos Foundation The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Coast, Big Island
December 2-3
Visit konasurffilmfestival.org for more information and the full schedule of festivities.

Kona Surf Film Festival

Get ready for Hawaii’s premier international surf film showcase, the Kona Surf Film Festival from December 2 & 3, 2011. The eighth installment of this epic weekend of film, music, art, ono grindz and drinks is set to be the biggest festival yet with special guest Rob Machado, undeniably one of the world’s greatest surfers, on board to share in the stoke.

The Kona Surf Film Festival showcases independent short and feature films from established and emerging surf filmmakers from around the globe. The event is a benefit for the Seathos Foundation, which promotes education and awareness of the human impact on the world’s oceans.

This year festival organizers received a record number of film submissions and have attracted a line-up of big-name sponsors including Nike, Alaska Airlines, Hurley, the Kona Brewing Company, and more. The line-up of films is set to be announced next week but organizers have hinted to expect a mix of American, Australian, European and locally produced works.

Festival founder and program director, Chad Campbell, says of the festival, “The Kona Surf Film Festival is a chance for filmmakers to expose their work to a more mainstream audience that is psyched to share in the thrill of surfing outside of the water. These films are packed with beauty, creativity and awesome soundtracks.”

Campbell continued, “This year we are excited to introduce the inaugural Kona Surf Film Festival Awards presented by Alaska Airlines, which will recognize standout films.”

The 2011 Festival will also for the first time present “Sustainable Sunshine,” an art and eco cultural event hosted by sustainable design company, FIRN LIFE. Sustainable Sunshine will showcase planet-friendly local art, design, fashion, jewelry and surf equipment and accessories. Art installations, an alternative surf movie screen and DJ sets will also feature as part of the line-up.

Kona Surf Film Festival
Benefiting the Seathos Foundation
December 2 and 3
The Pavilion at The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
konasurffilmfestival.org

FLUX Picks at HIFF 31

With more than 200 films from over 40 countries showing at the 2011 Hawaii International Film Festival, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed (in the best way). Let us help you break it down with five films FLUX is standing in line for:

1. Sound With A Vision: THE WONDER YEAR*

   Channeling music and film in various forms and manifestations, SOUND X VISION brings us a captivating perspective into the daily grind of 9^th Wonder as impressive as the figure himself. Despite being most prolific for his work in Hip hop production, 9^th Wonder is an innovator within numerous fields and holds many titles (Grammy producer, Duke University Professor, CEO, NAACP ambassador) making this film muse an inspiration for widespread audiences.




2. Classic: LA DOLCE VITA*

   We are thankful for EuroCinema Hawaii. Set in 1960 Rome, the restored and widely-acclaimed film by Federico Fellini is based on aspiring writer Marcello Mastrioanni, who finds himself deep in socialite infatuation and girlfriend woes. In search of self, the “Good Life” is classically sequenced over seven episodes.




3. Made in Hawaii: PARADISE BROKEN

   Removing the gloss and glamour of Waikiki, James Sereno’s work ventures into the lives of a young couple struggling to make ends meet. One half a drug dealer and the other a hula-dancing prostitute, this couple shows a side of the tourist haven that we rarely get to witness. If you missed the initial screening, HIFF has announced another showing on Friday October 21 (4 p.m.). For a second chance and to support Hawai’i films, make sure to catch this festival must see.




4. Midnight Extreme: BULLHEAD (RUNDSKOP)

   Who doesn’t love a good ol’ mafia flick? This quiet animal feeder thriller confronts murder, haunting secrets, and the hormone mafia underworld cast in a grey Belgium. “It’s a film about people being driven to extremes. In short Bullhead is a film about everyday bovine madness.” Sponsored by Chinatown Newspaper and just in time, HIFF Extreme sets the mood for Halloween. Watch the late-night feature Friday October 21 (9:45 p.m.).




5. What Moves Us? SKATEISTAN: FOUR WHEELS AND A BOARD IN KABULA

   A board and the freedom of movement: nowhere may this idea be more appreciated than in Hawai’i. The pitch is simple but unexpectedly new.  The Afghan terrain is assumed yet strikingly beautiful. The American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile features Kai Sehr’s story of Oliver and Sharna, who skated into a purpose. Attend the second screening on Thursday October 20 (5:30 p.m.).
   
   
   
   

   *Hawai’i showing dates have passed, but don’t let that stop you. A great film is a great film, seen any day.

   October 13-23, 2011
   Online: HIFF.ORG
   Phone: 808 477 0577
   In Person: At the box office

Interisland Terminal Presents A Manufactured Reality

In their first program of the year, Interisland Terminal will present “Manufacturing Reality,” a selection of documentary films that deals with “reality,” and how it is manufactured through perception, environment and circumstance. “Manufacturing Reality” will allow the audience to experience unique and provoking realities, from a WWII-era fantasy world created at 1/6 scale in Marewencol, to the desire to enhance the planet Earth by robotics in Plug & Pray, and a family’s quest to find true connection with nature and each other by leaving modern society in This Way of Life. (This Way of Life was on the shortlist for Oscar nominations for Best Documentary, but we’re most excited/intrigued by Plug & Pray.)

Below, Interisland Terminal’s film buff Anderson Le gave us more insight on the series:

Why did Interisland choose to explore the theme of a manufactured reality?
It’s now a new Renaissance for documentary film, and we wanted to celebrate that. The “form” of the genre is changing, presenting new perspectives, and we wanted to explore subject matter that dealt with forming a new reality to bring a sense of place in this ever-changing world.

How many films did you screen before deciding on these three?
We had a handful, but we wanted to kick off with this mini-fest and hope to do more doc fests with specific themes.

What is the take away message that you want people to walk away with after they watch these films?
First off, to highlight that documentaries are fascinating and that they are the driving force of new indie cinema. Secondly, we felt these docs bring the audience to unique realms that are sometimes stranger than fiction.

How does this selection of work “pave the way for the creative approaches needed to address the civic and social challenges facing Hawai‘i,” as stated in Interisland’s mission?
Promotion and consumption of indie cinema is key to sparking discourse and critical thinking. It’s good for art. But with documentaries, anyone can really pick up a camera now and upload clips onto youtube. With Hawaii’s rich tradition of documentaries, we wanted to put on a spotlight on docs, and show that the form is stronger than ever.

Manufacturing Reality
February 15-17, 2011
Consolidated Kahala Theaters
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