“My Partner” is the first feature film in the Boy Love genre made in Hawaii. Based on the original story by Lance D. Collins, “My Partner” is a coming-of-age story about Edmar (Jayron Munoz), a high-achieving Filipin student, and Pili (Kaipo Dudoit), a Natie Hawaiian student-athlete. The film explores the relationship between the teenagers as
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- 10/8/2024
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
No Maori Allowed, directed by Corinna Hunziger was named the winner of the Pasifika Award and recipient of a $5,000 cash prize at the Hawaii International Film Festival.
It recounts the story of a teacher who unearths a secret past in the town of Pukekohe. That causes Maori community figures to come forward to share personal stories that shaped their lives.
The festival’s Kau Ka Hōkū or shooting star award for an international emerging filmmaker making their first or second feature film, was awarded to “Asog,” by Sean Devlin. It is a tragicomic road film that follows a non-binary Filipino comedian pursuing their dream of becoming a pageant queen.
The jury also provided honorable mentions for performance to “Mustache,” directed by Imran Khan and to “Tiger Stripes,” directed by Amanda Nell Eu.
This year’s Best Made In Hawai‘i Feature winner was Hōkūle‘a: Finding The Language of the Navigator,...
It recounts the story of a teacher who unearths a secret past in the town of Pukekohe. That causes Maori community figures to come forward to share personal stories that shaped their lives.
The festival’s Kau Ka Hōkū or shooting star award for an international emerging filmmaker making their first or second feature film, was awarded to “Asog,” by Sean Devlin. It is a tragicomic road film that follows a non-binary Filipino comedian pursuing their dream of becoming a pageant queen.
The jury also provided honorable mentions for performance to “Mustache,” directed by Imran Khan and to “Tiger Stripes,” directed by Amanda Nell Eu.
This year’s Best Made In Hawai‘i Feature winner was Hōkūle‘a: Finding The Language of the Navigator,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has acquired the global rights to Isaac H. Eaton’s 2023 crime thriller “Welcome to Redville” starring Jake Manley, Highdee Kuan and Chris Elliott. Gravitas, The Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, has set the film’s VOD release for August 29.
“Welcome to Redville” tells the story of a robbery-gone-wrong and the couple forced on the run in a small desert town called Redville. As drama and death ensues, couple Leo (Manley) and Toni (Kuan) discover that Redville and its strange townspeople are hard —if not impossible — to shake off.
The film was written by Eaton and Danny DeVoto. It was produced by Eaton and Frank Zanca and was executive produced by Brad Kramer and Alice Abernathy. Bill Guentzler, Gravitas Ventures VP of acquisitions, helmed the deal with Ramo Law.
Telluride Film Festival Unveils 50th Anniversary Festival Poster By Luke Dorman
Telluride Film Festival has unveiled the poster for its 50th anniversary.
“Welcome to Redville” tells the story of a robbery-gone-wrong and the couple forced on the run in a small desert town called Redville. As drama and death ensues, couple Leo (Manley) and Toni (Kuan) discover that Redville and its strange townspeople are hard —if not impossible — to shake off.
The film was written by Eaton and Danny DeVoto. It was produced by Eaton and Frank Zanca and was executive produced by Brad Kramer and Alice Abernathy. Bill Guentzler, Gravitas Ventures VP of acquisitions, helmed the deal with Ramo Law.
Telluride Film Festival Unveils 50th Anniversary Festival Poster By Luke Dorman
Telluride Film Festival has unveiled the poster for its 50th anniversary.
- 7/19/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, McKinley Franklin, Jaden Thompson and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Jason Scott Lee, known as the voice of David in the original animated Lilo & Stitch, will make a special cameo appearance in Disney's highly anticipated live-action Lilo & Stitch adaptation.
There has been some speculation from fans regarding Lee's inclusion in upcoming the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. While appearing on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast, Lee confirmed his cameo in the upcoming film. "I got a little, small [part]. They threw me some bones, and I said, ‘Yeah, absolutely! In any capacity,'" he said. "I just wanted to be a part of it, so it’s a three-day cameo, and I think it will be fun. I’m playing the Luau manager. I get to see the kid that’s playing my character that I voiced, David. And I’ll get to see Lilo, and I’ll get to see Nani, the new people, the actors that are playing them.
There has been some speculation from fans regarding Lee's inclusion in upcoming the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. While appearing on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast, Lee confirmed his cameo in the upcoming film. "I got a little, small [part]. They threw me some bones, and I said, ‘Yeah, absolutely! In any capacity,'" he said. "I just wanted to be a part of it, so it’s a three-day cameo, and I think it will be fun. I’m playing the Luau manager. I get to see the kid that’s playing my character that I voiced, David. And I’ll get to see Lilo, and I’ll get to see Nani, the new people, the actors that are playing them.
- 6/29/2023
- by Erin Dorris
- Comic Book Resources
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