Standing in his living room, Brian Kohne has a view right out of a movie. The house–which Kohne calls “Malama Pono”–is in Wailuku Heights, and from there he can take in everything between Kahului Harbor, Kihei and Upcountry. At night, with all of Central Maui’s streetlights illuminated, the house must seem like one of those mansions perched in the hills above Hollywood. This … [Read more...] about Maui Filmmaker Brian Kohne Talks Story About His New Suspense Thriller Kuleana
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Talking Story With Ola Shaw Of The Throwdowns
Mix two parts locals and one part Canadian and you get The Throwdowns. Reminiscent of No Doubt’s girl to guy ratio and following the likes of Paramore, the Maui band has been rockin’ out island stages alongside big names (The Fray, Matisyahu, Train) for a few years now. Known for their lively and explosive performances, Erin Smith (vocals), Ola Shaw (guitar) and Ian … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Ola Shaw Of The Throwdowns
New Maui Film Jaws Changing The Game by Wangdu Hovey Premieres at Maui Film Festival
As surfers pray for waves on Maui during the winter, a select few ask for the gut-wrenching 30-plus foot walls of water that only Jaws on the North shore can provide. You may have seen surfers towed into the massive breaks behind a jet ski, but there is a group of riders who will only paddle into them, taking the sport to an even more extreme level that only a few years ago was … [Read more...] about New Maui Film Jaws Changing The Game by Wangdu Hovey Premieres at Maui Film Festival