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.

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