Film Library

We have worked with a variety of groups and organizations to create videos highlighting Hawaiian culture and history. Each subject below contains videos we produced to bring the events and information to the widest possible audience. Enjoy!

 

Tandy MacKenzie

Tandy MacKenzie: Hawaii’s Greatest Opera Star

How "Tandy, Hawaii's Greatest Opera Star" Came to Beby Wayne Moniz As the audience was leaving the theater after a ...

Pekelo Cosma: A Tribute to Hana’s Son

Born and raised in Hana, Pekelo Cosma graduated from Hana High School and served six years in the Army. Well-known ...

Herb Moniz meeting with La`au lapa`au Bill Kanekoa (1997)

We accompanied Herb Moniz & recorded his meeting with La`au lapa`au Bill Kanekoa. As we went around Bill’s backyard & ...

Hope of the Nation by Rosemary Patterson, PhD

“Rosemary, how does a Canadian author / teacher / great humanitarian learn so much about Hawaii & be able to ...

Honoring Sheldon Brown and Pekelo Cosma

Honoring Sheldon Brown & Pekelo Cosma at Their Graves 4/12/19 on the way to The Hana Taro Fest. This was ...

Night Before Party in Hana Part 1

Part 1 Night Before Party in Hana 4/13/19 . It was recorded on a porch in Hana the night before ...

Night Before Party in Hana Part 2

Part 2 Night Before Party in Hana 4/13/19. It was recorded on a porch in Hana the night before the ...

Hana Taro Fest

This is a recording Kevin Brown, Pa'ani and friends at the Hana Taro Fest on 3/14/19 ...

After Party in Hana Part 1

Part 1 After Party in Hana 3/14/19. This is an annual party recorded the night of the Taro Fest ...

After Party in Hana Part 2

Part 2 After Party in Hana 3/14/19. This is an annual party recorded the night of the Taro Fest ...

Pa`ani and John Cruz on Prince Kuhio Day Celebration

Recorded Pa`ani & John Cruz on Prince Kuhio Day Celebration Pakukalo, Maui 4/6/19 ...

4th Annual “Living the Culture Day”

This video was taken on July 29, 2018. Norman and Ohana's Living the Culture Day on Maui ...

Vernon Kalinikau Ahu Moku Presentation on Maui 9/22/18

This is the presentation by Vernon Kalinikau about using the proper Hawaiian names to identify the different Ahupua'a. The video ...

Lā Kūʻokoʻa : Kaneloa Kamaunu

Kaneloa Kamaunu Speaks on Lā Kūʻokoʻa Maui 11/25/17 ...

Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Kawelau Wright

Kawelau Wright Speaks on Lā Kūʻokoʻa 11/25/17 Maui ...

Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Kaleikoa Ka`eo

Kaleikoa Ka`eo Speaks on Lā Kūʻokoʻa 11/25/17 Maui ...

Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Music with Geri, Kawika, Charlie and Moses

Geri, Kawika, Charlie and Moses provide music at Lā Kūʻokoʻa on Maui on 11/25/2017 ...

Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Keeaumoku Kapu

Keeaumoku Kapu Speaks on Lā Kūʻokoʻa Maui 11/25/17 ...

Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Music with Issac, Zac and Jesse

Issac, Zac and Jesse providing music at Lā Kūʻokoʻa on 11/25/2017 ...

Lā Kūʻokoʻa : 11/25/17

La Ku`oko`a with Speakers Clare Apana & Jocelyn Costa 11/25/17 ...

Dr Willie Kauai

Dr Willie Kauai Speaks on La Ku`oko`a Maui 11/25/17 ...

Keeaumoku Speaks on Hawaiian Issues

Keeaumoku Speaks on Hawaiian Issues on Maui 7:30:17 ...

Papa Ku’i’ai Workshop

Papa Ku`i`ai Workshop Maui, 8/18/17 ...

Kaniakapupu

Here is a video of a 2000 meeting ...

Maui Film and Research Trailer

This is a preview of what our organization is about and how we strive to remember "Old Hawaii" and  bring ...

Moku’ula: Maui’s Sacred Island by Akoni Akana

We had the honor of filming Akoni Akana's "Moku'ula" in front of a live audience. Enjoy this speaker's discussion below ...

Dr. Keanu Sai

We have had the privilege of filming several lectures and conferences with Dr. Keanu Sai. Here are two. The first ...

La Ku’oko’a: Celebrating Service and Sacrifice

We had some great speakers and performances for the November 28, 2016 celebration of La Ku'oko'a ...

Restoration Day : Iao Valley

We had some fantastic speakers for Restoration Day in Iao Valley in July, 2016.  Here are some of the videos ...

Film Restoration

Here are some images from some of our Film Restoration projects. We restore films from Hawaii's history and work to ...

Kanaka Express : May 2015

Parts One and Two of the Kanaka Express show from 2015 on AKAKU, talking about protecting Mauna Kea, Haleakala and ...

Haloa Resource Center : Maui

Haloa Resource Center presents Rubellite Kawena Johnson in 2009 ...

Blessing of Kula Keiki Ali’i Audio Book

"Kula Keiki Ali'i Audio Book" was released in 2013. There was a traditional blessing for the release held in Iao ...

Hana Taro Fest

Enjoy a great musical performance by Pekelo at the 2007 Hana Taro Fest ...

Holo Holo with Paco

Take a delightful trip around the island with Paco ...

Apology Bill 1993

In 1993, there was a movement for what was called the Apology Bill to be given to the sovereign nation ...

Water Matters

Water is a vital resource on our island, and the Water Matters video is an educational piece designed to get ...

Pekelo and the Big Island Boys

We had the opportunity to film Pekelo and the Big Island Boys as they performed.  We hope you enjoy watching ...

Taro First

"Taro First" was an educational presentation done to highlight the use of the taro plant in both daily lives, and ...