Ka Pou KŪ Mau, Short Documentary

Through the metaphor of the wa'a, we draw upon the wisdom of our kupuna, who have intimate and generational ties to Ko'olau, O'ahu, to learn lessons about relationships to self, community, and place.

Short documentary and educational deliverables for ocean and climate literacy curriculum with Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy.

Role(s): Project Coordinator, Director, Producer

Currently in production.

Knowing how to catch a fish means you know how to read weather, how to follow nature’s cycles, and respect what’s greater than us. My dad and other subsistence practitioners understand these values that a degree might not teach you.
— shae kamaka'ala

GRACE, Short narrative

Honolulu, 1959: Over a family dinner, two women hide their love for each other as one resists her impending marriage and the other her countryʻs admission to the U.S.

Starring Elizabeth Rian and Lindsay Watson.

Read more on the Grace website.

Role: Producer

Currently in post-production.

I don’t want to be an American.
— grace

Dream Chasers: A fit to recover story, Feature Documentary

Dream Chasers follows five individuals on their recovery journey at Fit to Recover, a unique gym that combines fitness with community, acceptance, and life-changing programs like cooking classes, music therapy, and service projects, helping them overcome substance use disorders.

Role(s): Producer, Co-Director, Editor

If you really break down why people use drugs and alcohol, it’s because they don’t feel a part of or good enough... so be kind to them because they’ve been shamed and guilted their whole lives.
— ian acker

Real Change in South Central Los Angeles, Short documentary

While developing communities in South Los Angeles, SoLa Impact simultaneously supports residents through housing and social initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to both urban revitalization and social equity.

Short documentary for a four-part series published on Forbes as part of a Sorenson Institute community and economic development project.

Role: Producer, Co-Director

The majority of people are good, hardworking people who need a safe place for their families.
— martin muoto

Kimi Werner Youtube series

From 2020-2021, edited a weekly YouTube Series about food, family and foraging in Hawai’i and Alaska – hosted by Kimi Werner.

Client: Variables Productions

Role(s): Editor & Production Assistant

2017 Oregon Eclipse Festival, Television Episode

Episode explores the vibrant art scene that converged on a remote Oregon ranch for the 2017 Eclipse Festival, where 30,000 artists and participants from around the world gathered for a unique celestial event.

Oregon Art Beat is a television show hosted by Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Role(s): Production Assistant, Camera Operator, Photographer