Hawaii Women In Film: The Future

Introduced by Vera Zambonelii, Executive Director, Hawaii Women in Filmmaking.

Organized by Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking, Making Media That Matters is an after‐school filmmaking program for girls. Participants develop film and critical thinking skills by examining issues in their communities. Making Media That Matters provides a platform for girls to tell their stories and be agents of social change through film.

Pathway – Through a first‐hand perspective of female youth incarceration The Pathway leads insight into the experience of Girls Court and the outcome of one participant. Produced by: Kai Pohano (camera + editor), Julia Schnetzler (director + producer), Honu Nichols (sound + editor), and Samantha Meno (filmmaker + mentor).

Run Away – Today, the most common offense committed by young women in detention hall (DH) is the act of running away. In this production, we look through the perspective of girls in DH by showcasing their original art and poetry and recognizing their talents. Produced by: Jordyn Saito (camera + director of photography), Grace Schnetzler (director), Lani Felicitas (editor), Robynne Guillermo (contributor), and Gabrielle Faaiuaso (filmmaker + mentor).

Beyond Bars – The Forgotten Women explores the issue of the incarceration of women in the State of Hawaiʻi by revealing the women behind the stereotypes and exploring their ability to heal themselves and their communities in attempting to give both the women and those who work with them an audience and amplifier for their already powerful voices. Produced by: Raven Mollison (director + camera), Makena Duffy (producer + camera), Maile Duffy (editor + sound + camera), Talissa Wright (editor + camera), Kristina Nardo (producer), and Mayling Chung (filmmaker + mentor).

Ticket Information
Free

Event Sponsor
Dept. of WomenÊ»s Studies, Mānoa Campus

More Information
VIJAYA PERUMAL, (808) 956-7464, vperumal@hawaii.edu

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