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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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