'Ohina turns spotlight on locally made short films
Advertiser Staff
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| From top, "I'm Coming Out of My Shell" and "Beary Tales: Emotional Abuse" are among the offerings in the 6th annual 'Ohina Short Film Showcase screening this weekend at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Films will show at 7.30 p.m. today and noon, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday. |
2004 'Ohina Short Film Showcase 7:30 p.m. today and noon, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts Free; donations welcome 428-0100 |
'Ohina, which means "the gathering" or "coming together," is an opportunity for local filmmakers to exhibit their creations and gain some exposure.
The films:
"Sundance: The Moonchild Chapter," directed by Blaine Dydasco. 9 minutes
A mythological tale about the first sunrise.
"The Red Samurai," directed by Christopher Wong. 7:40 minutes
A little red samurai helps a hermit get his house back.
"A Visual Poem," directed by Michael Martinez. 5 minutes
An experimental piece that explores sex and violence.
"Love of My Life," directed by Allen Taylor and Abcdee Callejo. 5 minutes
A music video about a couple lost to drugs.
"Agent Orange," directed by Anita Allison. 16 minutes
A college student is interrogated by the FBI about chemical weapons.
"Balls Away," directed by Kevin Yoza. 2:37 minutes
A couple has unusual ideas for Christmas gifts for each other.
"Do Not Disturb," directed by Michael Ogasawara. 3:26 minutes
Experimental piece about an old chest.
"A Fortune Cookie," directed by Brad Osborn. 2 minutes
An ironic comedy.
"The Wat Up Show," directed by Sam Kapoi. 2:30 minutes
The true local definition of "the confirmation."
"Goggles," directed by Mika Pitolo. 3:14 minutes
Music video illustrates the importance of safety in a high school science lab.
"Beary Tales: Emotional Abuse," directed by Sam Kapoi. 4:58 minutes
A piece dealing with child abuse in Hawai'i.
"Cause and Defect," directed by Michael Ogasawara. 2:30 minutes
An accident and how it happened.
"I'm Coming Out of My Shell," directed by Mara Kim. 2:30 minutes
An animated piece about a snail.
"Amasian:The Amazing Asian," directed by Gerard Elmore. 26:30 minutes
Adventures of an under-appreciated superhero in Hawai'i.
"Island," directed by Melinda Morey. 1 minute
Experimental piece about an island.
"Micah Cole: Homeward Bound," directed by Kevin Yoza. 5:51 minutes
Documentary about a premature baby.
