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ninth annual January 1-4, 2019 Waimea, Mauna Kea Resort + Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i January 5-9, 2019 Four Seasons Resort Hualālai
Sponsors Contents + About Our Area
Contents
inner circle sponsors
4 About the Festival
5 Letter from the Director
8 Host Venues and Map
10 Films
32 Waimea Schedule
36 Waimea Breakfast Talks
40 Four Seasons Schedule
42 Four Seasons Breakfast Talks
44 Guest Speakers and Presentations
74 Artists and Exhibits
media and local sponsors The Glow. Artwork by Christian Enns 90 Thank You to Our Contributors
BIG ISLAND About Our Area
T R AV E L E R
The Island of Hawai‘i, known as The the world, inhabit these reefs, along
Big Island to avoid confusion with the with Hawaiian Hawksbill turtles,
state, was formed by five volcanoes to octopus, eel and smaller reef sharks.
became one land mass. The still active Spinner dolphins come to rest in
Kīlauea sits at the heart of Hawai‘i shallow bays during the day, before
Volcanoes National Park, while Mauna returning to deeper water to hunt at
Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualālai rise about night. Humpback whales can be seen
the Kohala and Kona coastline, where along the coast during winter, when
stark lava fields meet turquoise waters the ocean fills with the sound of their
and multihued sand beaches. The beautiful song.
gentle slopes of the Kohala Mountains, The town of Waimea, also known as
now volcanically extinct, provide the Kamuela, sits in the saddle between
backdrop to the town of Waimea and to the dry and green sides of the island,
food and beverage sponsors
northern Hawi and Kapa‘au. nestled into the Kohala Mountains.
The Kohala Coast is one of the driest The pastoral community is known as
regions in all of the Hawaiian Islands. much for the paniolo culture the town
It is an area rich in both Hawaiian was built around, as for the rainbows
history and sea life. Tropical fish, many that reflect the ever-shifting weather
of which are found nowhere else in patterns between rain, mist and sun.
Cover artwork ©Sophie Twigg-Smith Teururai
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About the Festival
About the Festival H O U R S OF OPERAT ION AT FO U R
Letter
U S ING T H E PROGRAM
All film screenings, presentations and
S EA S ON S BALLROOM FO Y ER
Saturday, Jan 5: 11 am–9 pm
from the Director
special events are listed by day and Sunday, Jan 6: 9 am–9 pm
Monday, Jan 7: 9 am–9 pm
Welcome to the 2019 Waimea Ocean Film Festival. This year’s
venue in the festival schedule. Each
Tuesday, Jan 8: 9 am –9 pm
festival offers a dynamic lineup of award-winning films,
Breakfast Talk location is presented,
Wednesday, Jan 9: 9 am –9 pm
dynamic guest speakers, special exhibits, important topics and
along with its description, in the
inspiring stories.
Breakfast Talk section of the program.
T H EAT RE EN TRY In many ways, the festival began through the realization of what the dual-impacts
Films are grouped with other films
Remember to wear your passes. of climate change and ocean acidification would mean for our children. As in 2017,
and/or speakers into film blocks, as
Festival volunteers will open doors through 2018, we’ve continued to see the start of what half of that equation—climate
shown in the schedule. When
for seating 15 minutes prior to each change—might mean.
filmmakers will be present for
show. The theater will be cleared What you would expect to see in a warming climate would be more unpredictable
discussion after the film; this is noted
between screenings. and unusual weather patterns; more intensive and destructive storms; more and
by “Q&A.”
stronger hurricanes; more extremes in conditions; more unusual conditions; more
FE S T IVAL H O S PI TALI T Y DE S K T BA S ( TO BE ANNO U NCED ) periods of flooding; more periods of drought; more periods of extreme heat; more
The Festival Hospitality Desk is located A certain number of films will be periods of extreme cold; more fires; more wind. Ultimately, this would mean more
in the lobby of the Kahilu Theatre screened as TBAs. The most popular difficulty in sustaining agricultural production and uncertainty around water cycles,
during the Waimea portion of the event. films from the festival will be shown along with all things that would come with disruptions in food and fresh water supply.
This year, the Hospitality Desk will be in at this time, along with a few films The perfect, steady amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere over
either foyer of the Ballroom when the pending at publication. TBA schedules the past 10,000 years allowed for the development of agriculture and civilization,
festival moves to Four Seasons Resort and special screenings will be posted at and the resulting human population growth—from a few million individuals then,
Hualālai or nearby at outdoor Hoku the Festival Hospitality Desk starting on prompting the first migrations outward, to seven billion now. This perfect amount of
Amphitheatre. Passes and programs Wednesday, Jan 2. TBA schedules will CO2 maintained a stable climate, with a degree of storm events and variation that was
are available for pickup at the Festival also be posted simultaneously on-line largely manageable, around which we could plan, and rely on agriculture as a basis for
Hospitality Desk at Kahilu Theatre and on Facebook. Please let our theatre our subsistence, our economy and our way of life.
starting 9 am-5 pm Dec 29. Passes may volunteers know if you have a TBA By disrupting this stable climate system, we are changing the predictable patterns of
be purchased at the desk, along with request! rainfall and climate we have relied on to grow food, for reliable sources of fresh water
other items. The Festival Hospitality and for a sense of security in the places we live. The implications for the economy, let
T H E PA S S S Y S T EM
Desk is available to answer questions alone our lives, are profound.
The pass system enables the festival
and provide additional To understand global warming—and resulting climate change—it is important to
to organize a dynamic event that
information as the festival progresses. understand that approximately one-third of the CO2 we release through combustion
includes films, speakers, presentations,
enters the atmosphere; approximately one-third is absorbed by the ocean; and
FE S T IVAL H O S PI TALI T Y DE S K Breakfast Talks and other activities,
approximately one-third is taken up by trees. Every molecule of CO2, or other
H O U R S OF OPERAT ION AT K A H IL U plus allows for rich and complex
greenhouse gas we add to the atmosphere, re-radiates heat back to earth that would
T H EAT RE content, with one aspect woven
otherwise escape into space. You might envision each molecule of CO2 as a ping-pong
Saturday, Dec 29: 9 am–5 pm together with the next.
paddle. With more CO2 in the atmosphere re-radiating or bouncing heat back, both
Sunday, Dec 30: 9 am–5 pm While passes are the ideal way to
earth and ocean temperatures are warming, and the climate is changing.
Monday, Dec 31: 9 am–3 pm enjoy the festival, remaining seats
At the same time, the excess CO2 being absorbed by the ocean is causing the acidity
Tuesday, Jan 1: 9 am–10 pm for films and presentations will be
of the ocean to change at a rapid rate. Because increasing acidity dissolves the skeletal
Wednesday, Jan 2: 9 am–10 pm opened for individual ticket purchase 15
structures of organisms at the bottom of the food chain, this second threat—now
Thursday, Jan 3: 9 am–10 pm minutes prior to each show. For more
known as ocean acidification—could potentially have a devastating impact on the
Friday, Jan 4: 9 am–6 pm information on passes, please speak
entire ocean ecosystem; just as we start to have trouble growing food on land.
with the Hospitality Desk, visit the
Unfortunately, at a time when we most need to be working together towards a
website at www.waimeaoceanfilm.org,
common goal—addressing a common threat—we stand divided, polarized and
or contact the festival office at 808-854-
manipulated from without and within. In the absence of political leadership on this
6095.
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Letter from the Director Letter from the Director
issue—with great minds in both parties working together to find balanced solutions— machinery and trucks—as part of an overall system and including in-house fleets—
perhaps it will be left to those at the helm of the business world, and to states, to forge form an important part of the overall equation.
the way ahead. Our founding fathers understood the importance of education at the core of a
Through the years, we’ve shown films that have given homage to the brave men and successful democracy. It is critical all Americans have access to a good education,
women who gave or risked their lives in defense of the nation. These are individuals including a solid foundation in history, science and literature. In this age of emerging
who chose, and continue to choose, to step into the line of fire on our behalf. tech, the importance of understanding history, like the lessons of Versailles, are more
Fortunately, none of what we need do to combat climate change requires that we important now than perhaps ever in the past. Determining how to provide a solid
make a similar choice. Everything we could do to combat climate change is positive— education, in all corners of the nation, is another great task of our time.
positive for our economy, positive for our country, positive in terms of job creation and Our founding fathers also understood the foundational role of a free press in a
positive in terms of what it would mean for our daily lives. democracy. Until 1979, broadcast news was regulated as a service to the American
To tackle the problem quickly, it is helpful to understand that nearly one-half of people. It could be that we need to bring this system back, so that broadcast news
the energy we consume is actually consumed by buildings. The energy requirements again becomes a not-for-profit arm of the networks, set up solely as a service to the
of a building can be reduced 70 to 80 percent simply through good design. Day-lit, nation. Understanding the channels that can be established through social media—
well-designed buildings are more pleasant and productive places to live and work, in how they can be manipulated and used, and what this might mean for the country—
addition to resulting in lower energy bills. It is estimated that most buildings in the will be important for us moving forward as well.
nation will need to be re-built to some degree within the next 30 years, providing Regardless of differences in political beliefs, it is crucial that we come together to
opportunity for retrofit, while new buildings could be built to LEED standards. address the issues we face, both as they impact the ocean and as we experience them
Solar and wind production present an enormous opportunity on a global scale in on land. The issues we face are daunting, if we admit them. The opportunities in them
meeting the remaining electricity demand, perhaps using pumped water systems as are exciting, boundless and without limit. To find our way through, we must both
storage. Big box and other roof top space could be utilized as primary solar energy recognize the peril and work together towards solutions, while we can.
production sites, rather than open space, perhaps leased by utilities or municipalities Thank you to everyone who makes the festival possible. The films, speakers, talks
to maintain the traditional grid. This could be done at a substantially lower cost than and exhibits throughout the festival are not-to-be-missed. Many touch on important
development of new generation plants, not to mention the efficiency inherent in this topics, while others bring inspiration and fun. Start early, to see as much as you can.
energy source; yielding cost reductions for both rate and tax payer. We hope you enjoy.
In terms of job creation, windmill manufacturing plants could be built in coal-mining
towns, offering good, above-ground jobs for these communities; or solar arrays built in Mahalo,
depressed or denuded areas. Energy companies are perhaps best positioned overall to
jump into the solar race early, to maximize gains.
Transportation accounts for roughly 29 percent of energy consumed, over half Tania Howard
of which is in the shipment of goods and materials. Solving transportation issues— Founder and Director
developing good transportation options and reducing transportation costs—requires a
shift to systems thinking.
A multi-modal transportation system based around rail is the most efficient—and
hence ultimately least expensive—transportation system to build and maintain.
People love to walk, ride their bicycles and take the train, when nice facilities exist;
communities with good transportation systems tend to be highly desirable and
pleasant places to live, work and do business, as walking becomes integrated into the
day to day.
While it is challenging to retrofit an urban landscape—and better to plan and build
with a systems approach to start—doing so at any time saves money in the end. The
same number of people can be moved in a single rail line as in eight lanes of traffic.
The implications of this are important to understand—from land use and open space,
to reduction in the carbon footprint incurred by the roadway system, to tax payer
savings given the burden of maintaining ever-expanding roadways. Electric cars, buses,
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H o s t Ve n u e s H o s t Ve n u e s
Host Venues
WAIMEA fine millinery. Anna Ranch will host
Kahilu Theatre morning Breakfast Talks 8:15-9:15 am
A historic, 490-seat theatre in the Jan 2-4, with coffee and light fare
center of Waimea town, Kahilu Theatre provided.
will host the Festival’s Hospitality
Desk and film screenings. Inquire at KOHALA COAST
the Festival Hospitality Desk at Kahilu Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Theatre with questions. Breakfast Talks are scheduled
at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel 8:15-9:15
Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy (HPA) – am Jan 2-4 in the Garden Room, with
Gates Performing Arts Center coffee and light fare provided. A sunrise
The Gates Performing Arts Center is a yoga class is available to festival pass
360-seat theatre, located in the heart holders 7-8 am Jan 2-4 on the lawn
of the upper Hawai‘i Preparatory by the lu‘au grounds during this same
Academy (HPA) campus, about two period. Festival artist Christian Enns
miles west of town. HPA Gates will host will paint en plein air at the beach 8-11
film screenings and presentations. am Jan 2-4 and 6-8:30 pm Jan 3-4 in the
lobby, where attendees can observe as
Parker School Theatre Enns works on a large-scale oil painting. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i Turn right onto Mauna Lani Drive.
Originally built in 1920 on Parker Ranch hosts film showings and presentations Proceed past the Guard House to the
as an entertainment center for ranch in its own Lehua Theater, as well traffic circle and take the first right to
residents and workers, Parker Theatre as exhibits and presentations in the the Fairmont Orchid on North Kaniku
has been renovated over the decades Anna Ranch adjoining downstairs ballrooms. Drive.
and seats 280. Still maintaining its
Stay on North Kaniku Drive until
original charm, Parker Theatre is within Directions to the Fairmont Orchid,
you reach the main entrance to the
walking distance of Kahilu Theatre. It Hawai‘i from Waimea:
Fairmont Orchid at the end of the
is suggested attendees walk between
Drive approximately 11 miles down drive, less than a mile. Valet and self-
the two. Parker Theatre will host film
Kawaihae Road (Highway 19), until parking available.
screenings.
you reach the T-intersection on your
left, where the road heads to Kona. FOUR SEASONS
Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Turn left to continue on Highway 19. Four Seasons Resort Hualālai
Listed on both the National and State
You are now traveling south, parallel will host the Festival’s Hospitality Desk,
Registers of Historic Places, the ranch
to the ocean on your right. film screenings and presentations Jan
was purchased in 1848 by Englishman
5-9. Breakfast Talks are scheduled
James Fay and his Hawaiian wife Continue approximately seven miles,
upstairs at ‘Ulu Restaurant 8:45-
Ka‘ipukai, and was in the same ranching past the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
9:45 am Jan 6-9, with coffee and
family for five generations. Visitors may entrance, until you see the Mauna
pastries provided. Contact the Festival
tour the spectacular and expansive Lani Resort sign on your right before a
Hospitality Desk with questions.
gardens as well as the 14-room, historic tall coconut grove entry road.
ranch house with a treasure trove of
Hawaiian koa furnishings, artifacts and
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The Films
White Rhino
Initially started as a project to share
the stories behind surf photographer
Brian Bielmann’s most memorable
photos, White Rhino evolved into a
broader story following the unfolding
of a dual quest: that of the big wave
surfers seeking to ride some of the
largest swells yet seen in the South
Pacific, including a mythical “white
rhino” wave, and the photographers
who position themselves to capture the
Nathan Fletcher at Teahupo‘o. Photo ©Brian Bielmann
action.
Brian Bielmann’s images have
appeared on more than 150 magazine Originally, this film was plotted to be a
covers and were featured in over 30 short, revealing the stories behind Brian
books. His work has been published in Bielmann’s most memorable photos.
a wide array of magazines, including After completing the interview process,
Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal, National we realized there was a much bigger
Geographic and Sports Illustrated. story to be told. As the film developed,
Bielmann’s work captures the surf we received more and more content
lifestyle and continues to push the through the generosity of some of
boundaries of photography both above the finest surf cinematographers and
and below the water. photographers in the industry, allowing
The idea for the film was born us to tell the stories behind these
when director Brent Storm met Brian memorable days in surfing.”
Bielmann at the HIC Pro in Hale‘iwa, Surfers featured in the film include
Hawai‘i on the North Short of O‘ahu. Kalani Chapman, Dave Wassel, Nathan
Director Brent Storm notes: “What Fletcher, Bruce Irons, Mark Healey, Kohl
began as a passion project has lead to Christensen and Herbie Fletcher. Other
much bigger things. This film would photographers whose work-in-action
not have been possible if it wasn’t for is featured include Peter ‘Joli’ Wilson,
the support of the surf community. Ryan Foley and Erik Aeder.
Koa Rothman at Teahopo‘o, Tahiti. Photo ©Brian Bielmann
The line up at Cloudbreak, Fiji. Photo ©Brian Bielmann
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The Films The Films
A lbatross T he C am i n o V oyage
Chris Jordan (US, 97 min) Dónal O’Céilleachair (Ireland, 98 min)
Initially a photography project—documenting the Hawai‘i Premiere
impact of plastic on albatross—the film brings to life For nearly a thousand years, people sailed from
the story of albatross on Midway Atoll, including the Ireland to Northern Spain; to walk the Camino
issue of ocean plastic. With stunning cinematography de Santiago. When a writer, two musicians, an
throughout, Albatross presents a poetic and visual artist and a stonemason decide to attempt the
narrative on these birds: beautiful, enthralling, pilgrimage again, they build a traditional boat,
poignant and, at times, not easy-to-watch. or “Naomhóg,” by hand and make their way on
Parental guidance suggested. the dangerous, 1,500-mile journey, in stages,
sharing music, poetry and stories along the way.
With subtitles.
A pollo 1 3 : T he I n s i de S tory C has i n g C oral
Tom Whitter (UK, 50 min) Jeff Orlowski (USA, 89 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere 2018 Audience Choice Winner
When an explosion tore through the skin of Apollo 13, Coral reefs are the ocean’s nursery. As
200,000 miles from earth, NASA mounted a dramatic carbon emissions warm the planet and ocean
inter-space rescue, relaying meticulous instructions temperatures rise, a phenomenon called “coral
from mission control in Houston to the astronauts on bleaching”—a sign of mass coral death—has
board. For the first time, the astronauts themselves, been accelerating around the world. The
along with the people on the ground, share their bleaching has implications for the entire ocean
experience in this story of ingenuity, level-headed ecosystem and landscape. A team of divers,
thinking and problem-solving under pressure. photographers, technicians and scientists set
out to document the process.
Atte n boro u gh : B eh i n d the L e n s C has i n g Ice
Anne Sommerfield (UK, 50 min) Jeff Orlowski (USA, 76 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere In person: James Balog
In person: Anthony Geffen 2013 Audience Choice Winner
In his early 80s, David Attenborough embarked on After a 2005 National Geographic assignment
one of the most ambitious chapters of his career, on the Earth’s changing climate, photographer
collaborating on 11 pioneering and fascinating film James Balog returned to the Arctic to capture
projects—pushing the boundaries of both knowledge a multi-year record of the world’s changing
and film—all while maintaining his busy schedule as glaciers using time-lapse cameras. The images
sought-after presenter and narrator. Using behind- compress years into seconds, capturing ancient
the-scenes footage, the film shares a rare glimpse mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at
into both the projects, and the man. an alarming rate.
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The Films The Films
C has i n g N i agara C o n q u est of the S k i es –
Rush Sturges (USA, 77 min) T he F i rst to F ly
In person: Rush Sturges David Lee (UK, 50 min)
A story within a story, Chasing Niagara provides Hawai‘i Premiere
a fascinating history of the running of Niagara In person: Anthony Geffen
Falls, in some form or another, now illegal, along With astonishing detail, David Attenborough
with an extraordinary look at the kayaking skills seeks to unravel the fascinating 300-million-
of some of the world’s top professional white year story of the evolution of flight. He
water kayakers—Rush Sturges, Evan Garcia, Tyler begins at the beginning; with the insects.
Bradt and Rafa Ortiz—and their running of large Stunning images help provide new insight, as
waterfalls, from Mexico to the Pacific Northwest. Attenborough looks at the evolution of these
Parental guidance suggested. early fliers.
C old Water W ets u i t R evol u t i o n C o n q u est of the S k i es – R i vals
Matt Crocker, James Dean (UK, 4 min) David Lee (UK, 50 min)
USA Premiere Hawai‘i Premiere
Since the dawn of surfing on British shores, to In person: Anthony Geffen
quote the wit and words of the filmmakers, “the David Attenborough continues to chart the
British natives have faced one obstacle above origins of flying animals and birds, turning to the
all—the bloody cold. To really rule the icy waves, flight of larger creatures: extinct reptiles that
they would need to get creative, industrious if you flew on wings of skin; dinosaurs that evolved
will.” Hence the story of Dennis Cross, a waterman feathers to become the ancestors of birds; and
with a roll of neoprene, a love of surfing and a the gliding mammals that became bats.
determination to find a way.
C o n q u er i n g the D rago n C o n q u est of the S k i es – T r i u mph
Rich Heap (UK, 37 min) David Lee (UK, 50 min)
USA Premiere Hawai‘i Premiere
Conquering the Dragon shares the story of five In person: Anthony Geffen
participants in the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®. David Attenborough concludes his history of
The foot race follows the mountainous, spiny flight with a detailed look at the highly skilled
backbone of Wales from north to south—on a and versatile birds and bats we see today. He
demanding, five-day course spanning 196 miles— examines the exceptionally diverse array of birds,
over 50,000 feet of elevation change and wild with their keen sense of sight—from peregrine
terrain. The film tracks the race as it unfolds, falcons to hummingbirds—to the sonar-guided
revealing the runners’ inspiring spirit and the precision of bats, traveling to Gomantong cave in
stunning Welsh landscape. Borneo to witness one million bats take flight
at once.
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The Films The Films
T he C oro n at i o n E mocea n
Harvey Lilley (UK, 59 min) Tony Harrington (Australia, 63 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere Big Island Premiere
In person: Anthony Geffen In person: Tony Harrington
Released while filmmaker Anthony Geffen attended Emocean shares stories from people who have built
the festival in 2018, Geffen returns to share this their lives around the sea; each relate their own
rare production of the coronation of the Queen unique tale and sense of connection to the ocean,
of England on June 2, 1953 at Westminster Abbey, from adventure and inspiration to challenging
in which—for the first time—the queen recounts loss. From Hawai‘i to Tahiti, and from California to
her memories of that day. Interviews with others remote spots in northwest Australia, the film quietly
involved bring to life the story behind-the-scenes, imparts the power and mystery of the ocean, and
along with that of the coronation regalia. the effect it has on those who spend their lives
around it.
D olph i n R eef Fam i ly of the Wa ‘ a
Keith Scholey (USA, 77 min) Alyssa Fedele (USA, 81 min)
In person: Paul Baribault 2012 Audience Choice Winner
Disneynature dives under the sea in Dolphin Reef Shown in honor of the upcoming voyage of
to frolic with some of the planet’s most engaging Makali‘i through the Northwestern Hawaiian
animals—dolphins. Echo is a young, bottlenose Islands, Family of the Wa‘a recounts the
dolphin who just wants to play. Dolphin society is commitment Kimokeo Kapahulehua made to
complex and Echo must learn to do his part. But his uncle to paddle all 1,750 miles through the
with humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands by outrigger
cuddlefish as a distraction, Echo has a tough time paddling canoe, and the extraordinary team of
resisting all the ocean has to offer. people who assembled to paddle with him.
E cl i pse F ollow T hro u gh
Anthony Bonello (Canada, 31 min) Adam Clark, Isaiah Branch-Boyle
In person: Bjarne Salén (USA, 22 min)
2017 Winner Best Film - Adventure Since the age of 16, Caroline Gleich has been
To realize photographer Reuben Krabbe’s vision of driven by the challenge laid out in The Chuting
capturing a single unique image—one of skiers in Gallery, which describes a set of 90 difficult
action during and in front of a solar eclipse—the and dangerous ski mountaineering lines in
Salomon Freeski TV team set out on an expedition Utah’s Wasatch Range that few have managed
to the Arctic. They positioned themselves to be in to complete. In setting out, however, Gleich
the right place at the right time on March, 20, 2015, must not only overcome her own self-doubts,
not knowing until that moment whether conditions but also the negative input of random people in
would open for the shot. this social media world.
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The Films The Films
T he G ame : T he S tory of H u rl i n g – G o i n g S olo
E p i sode O n e Ant Hoard (South Africa, 5 min)
Gerry Nelson (Ireland, 52 min) Hawai‘i Premiere
USA Premiere In this beautiful, short film, Andrew Kellett
The Game explores the Irish sport of hurling, which shares the special connection he’s always felt
evolved in its own unique way in Ireland, and yet with the Witte River, above Cape Town, and the
shares the common human experience of a stick and treasured sense of solitude he’s found kayaking
ball game, developed in various shapes and forms there. He notes the added danger and reality
across cultures. Through extensive research, the inherent in kayaking solo, relating his own
first episode lays the groundwork on how hurling was experience, along with that of bringing his son
founded, through a difficult time, bringing hurling’s back to kayak with him, years later.
story to life.
T he G ame : T he S tory of H u rl i n g – H esb u rgh
E p i sode T wo Patrick Creadon (USA, 106 min)
Gerry Nelson (Ireland, 50 min) Hawai‘i Premiere
USA Premiere Hesburgh offers a thought provoking look at
The Game continues to explore the origins of hurling more than 50 years of American history, seen
from the realm of legend through its growth over through the life and achievements of the long-
the last century into one of the world’s fastest field time president of the University of Notre Dame,
sports today. As hurling developed into a national the late Father Theodore Hesburgh. Advisor and
sport, and travel became more accessible, people friend to national and world leaders, Hesburgh
traveled across country to see legendary players. was asked to help with the most challenging
Emerging radio, and then television broadcasts, issues of the day. Parental guidance suggested.
brought the game into every home as well.
T he G ame : T he S tory of H u rl i n g – H ome of T ra i ls
E p i sode T hree Stu Thomson (UK, 6 min)
Gerry Nelson (Ireland, 55 min) Danny MacAskill goes to beautiful Graubünden,
USA Premiere Switzerland and takes the Graubünden motto,
For the true fan of sport, and of the Irish, Episode “everything is ridable,” to a whole new level.
Three continues to delve further into the game, No summit is too high, no trail too steep, no
exploring the chase for perfection in modern hurling boat too small, no table off limits. Joined
and the elevation in tactics, fitness and training. by fellow mountain bike pro, Swiss Claudio
Modern hurling brings the early stick and ball game Caluori, the two bring another stunning and fun
to a new, colorful level all its own; developed and mountain bike sequence to the big screen.
perfected on this unique island, set amidst the cold,
grey of the Atlantic.
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H ow to R u n 1 0 0 M i les I n sta n t S u rf
Brendan Leonard (USA, 28 min) Adam Bell (UK, 5 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere USA Premiere
In person: Jayson Sime Matt Smith has been shooting Polaroid and
Inspirational speaker Jayson Sime grew up in instant photographs for over a decade,
poverty. He was bullied in school because of his capturing the surf and beach scenes that
dyslexia, started to fist-fight back, learned to inspire him. Smith breathes new life into this
wrestle formally instead, lost every match for near-forgotten form of photography, using
two years, before finally winning his first. Sime expired film and an armory of vintage cameras
went on to work his way, one step at a time, to he has collected and repaired over the years.
a successful career as a political organizer. And,
then, he ran his first ultramarathon.
T he H u ma n E leme n t Irela n d ’ s D eep Atla n t i c – L ev i atha n
Mathew Testa (USA, 78 min) Ken O’Sullivan (Ireland, 52 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere Hawai‘i Premiere
In person: James Balog In person: Chad Wiggins
Photographer James Balog, whose work in Ken O’Sullivan hopes to find that both blue and
establishing the Extreme Ice Survey was sperm whales may once again be found off the coast
documented in the film Chasing Ice, seeks ways of Ireland. In collaboration with researchers and
to use his camera to convey the impact climate scientists from around the North Atlantic, along
change and air quality issues are having on the with ocean acoustics expert Dr. Joanne O’Brien,
lives of Americans. Balog looks at sea level rise, O’Sullivan embarks to document these animals as
wildfires, asthma and hurricanes, along with recent part of an effort to confirm migration routes—an
investment in solar by coal mining executives. important step in their conservation.
I n s i de the I n d u s Irela n d ’ s D eep Atla n t i c –
Ciarán Heurteau (France, 27 min) T he O pe n O cea n
Hawai‘i Premiere Ken O’Sullivan (Ireland, 52 min)
In November 2016, fresh from winning the extreme Hawai‘i Premiere
kayaking world title, Spaniard Aniol Serrasolses, In person: Chad Wiggins
New Zealander Mike Dawson and Irish filmmaker Underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan sets out on a
Ciarán Heurteau went to Pakistan to attempt a series of voyages into the North Atlantic. O’Sullivan
descent of the fabled Rondu Gorge, on the Indus encounters large aggregations of sharks, films whales
River. The film shares beautiful scenery, epic underwater for the first-time off Irish shores and
whitewater and the support and assistance the discovers deep-water coral reefs supporting eco-
kayakers receive from Pakistanis along the way. systems of tens of thousands of species of animals
and plants, along with spawning fish stocks and
upwellings of plankton.
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J u d i D e n ch : M y Pass i o n for T rees L ost L a n d of the V olca n o –
Harvey Lilley (UK, 58 min) E p i sode O n e
Hawai‘i Premiere Jonny Keeling (UK, 60 min)
Judi Dench joins tree scientists and historians In person: Chad Wiggins
to unlock the remarkable secret lives of trees, Lost Land of the Volcano follows a scientific
the mechanisms behind how they work and the expedition to the island of New Guinea. The
stories they might share. With the latest scientific expedition team, which includes specialist
techniques, and through the four seasons, she zoologists, explorers and the BBC Natural History
learns how they communicate, hears how they Unit crew, travels to the extinct volcano of Mount
intake water and discovers how they fight off Bosavi in central Papua New Guinea to document
invading armies and extreme weather. the biodiversity of this little-visited area,
discovering over 40 new species.
K a H a n a K apa L ost L a n d of the V olca n o –
Joy Chong-Stannard (USA, 57 min) E p i sode T wo
In person: Victoria Kneubuhl, Roen Hufford Jonny Keeling (UK, 60 min)
Ka Hana Kapa documents the history of kapa In person: Chad Wiggins
in Hawai‘i and follows the complex process of The team of scientists and filmmakers continue
Hawaiian kapa making from start to finish. In to explore the jungle wilderness of New
Hawai‘i, kapa, or bark cloth made from the wauke Guinea. Adventurer and natural historian Steve
plant, was used for everything from clothing to Backshall leads an expedition into a cave; while
important ceremonies, making it an integral part of wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan traces
everyday life. In the late 1960s and 1970s, a small birds-of-paradise through their calls, filming
group of women revived this lost art. their courtship behaviors. The enthusiasm of
the team in discovering new species is catching.
L i v i n g i n the F u t u re ’ s Past L ost L a n d of the V olca n o –
Susan Kucera (USA, 84 min) E p i sode T hree
Hawai‘i Premiere Jonny Keeling (UK, 60 min)
Living in the Future’s Past provides a fascinating In person: Chad Wiggins
and spell-binding discussion, through a series of Former Oxford University biologist Dr. George
compelling interviews and eye-opening imagery, McGavin ventures towards Turvuvar, an active
into human behavior patterns and their unintended volcano, where he uncovers life in surprising
consequences for the future. The film delves into places. Steve Backshall, Gordon Buchanan and
the hold peer pressure has on the individual and biologist Kris Helgen descend into the crater of
suggests a positive future outcome were we to a giant, extinct volcano in Papua New Guinea,
reexamine our beliefs around what is possible. where they find a new silky cuscus, a tree
kangaroo, a wallaby and a very cute, large rat.
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M ade i n Irela n d Nat u ral H i story M u se u m A l i ve
Mikey Corker (Ireland, 28 min) Mike Davis (UK, 64 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere Hawai‘i Premiere
On the western edge of Europe—its raw and rural In a special collaboration with experts and
coastline battered by giant storms, frigid water and curators from the museum, and using ground-
huge waves—Ireland is a unique surfing spot. The breaking technology, David Attenborough
harsh environment has shaped its own distinctive explores the Natural History Museum in London,
surf culture, which includes a group of determined after dark, when the exhibitions magically come
surfers pushing the limits of big wave surfing—in the to life. As night falls, Attenborough meets the
cold, dark water—drawing in even those from more extinct creatures that fascinate him the most:
idyllic locations. dinosaurs, Ice Age beasts and giant reptiles.
M i dway: E dge of Tomorrow North of N i ghtfall
Ian Shive (USA, 40 min) Jeremy Grant (USA, 66 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere Freeride mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth,
In person: Alice Garrett Carson Storch, Cam Zink and Tom van
Midway: Edge of Tomorrow recounts both the Steenbergen embark on an expedition to the
natural and human history of Midway Atoll, including Arctic’s uninhabited Axel Heiberg Island. With
the pivotal WWII battle with which it is identified. guidance from scientists based on the island
Overseen by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the to study glacial retreat, the bikers discover
film shares historical footage of the battle, along a rapidly changing environment, along with
with portraits of the atoll’s wildlife, including challenging first descents topping 2,500 feet.
spinner dolphins, Laysan albatross and green sea
turtles. Parental guidance suggested.
T he M i r n avator R a i l R oad
Sarah Menzies (USA, 11 min) Gustavo Imigrante (Portugal, 23 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere USA Premiere
Ultra-runners face obstacles every step of the Rail Road follows professional surfer Nic Von
way, from finding time to train to dealing with Rupp on a surf trip, but this time traveling via
the challenges of the sport itself: physical fatigue, rail rather than plane. As Von Rupp notes, “We
injuries, conditions, weather, altitude and self- live in an age where there is a sense of limited
doubt. While competing in her first 50K trail race time. For this trip, we opted to take the long
of the season, Mirna Valerio finds—in our social road, and found out the longest is actually the
media world—that she must also overcome negative oldest…The train is a path of history, full of
comments from random people. people, but most of all…full of time!”
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T h i s a n d Noth i n g E lse : R ed B u ll Wa ‘ a S e n se of W o n der
Justin Mitchell, Marc Levy, Marc Solomon Mathieu Le Lay (France, 3 min)
(USA, 30 min) USA Premiere
In person: Red Bull Wa‘a Set in the Dolomites, in the early hours of the
Once a mode of transportation between islands, morning, Sense of Wonder evokes the feeling
paddling an outrigger canoe is now Hawai‘i’s official of early morning stillness, of mist rising in the
team sport. The season builds towards the grueling mountains, of the first light of dawn breaking
race from Moloka‘i to O‘ahu; the Moloka‘i Hoe. pink and orange through the clouds, of wonder
While over 1,000 paddlers compete from around the at the beauty all around. “This undefinable
world, Team Red Bull Wa‘a, newly formed on the Big beauty,” the filmmaker writes, “pointing so
Island—with a hardworking, local crew at the core— clearly to something immeasurably greater
has its eyes set on the big prize. than ourselves.”
T he R i dge S ere n get i R u les
Stu Thomson (UK, 7 min) Nicolas Brown (UK, USA, 84 min)
Danny MacAskill returns home to the Isle of Skye, Big Island Premiere
in his native Scotland, to attempt his lifelong In the 1960s, a small group of scientists,
dream of riding the Cuillin Ridge. A technically working in various parts of the world,
challenging route for even an accomplished independently come to understand that
mountaineer to hike, MacAskill imagines riding some species, or “keystones,” maintain the
the trail on his mountain bike. Featuring jaw- conditions and environment necessary to
dropping imagery, mind-boggling mountain biking support the whole web of life around them;
sequences and Danny MacAskill himself. this holds for any ecosystem, in any location.
When keystones are removed, other species
and, at times, whole ecosystems, disappear.
S ator i S hredd i n g M o n sters - M aver i cks
Rick Wall (South Africa, 54 min) Pedro Temboury, JT Taylor (Spain, 53 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere Hawai‘i Premiere
A beautiful and cinematic surf film, Satori follows Shredding Monsters: Mavericks follows big
a group of surfers whose lives were shaped by the wave surfer Garrett McNamara as he returns
waves near Cape Town, at Dungeons and Sunset Reef. to Mavericks for the first time since an epic
The film notes, “To have the confidence to overcome wipeout there two years prior. McNamara is
your fears, and unlock your potential, you need joined by surfers Jamie Mitchell, Aaron Gold,
to be completely present. The feeling of opening Alessandro Marciano, Emily Erickson and 16-year-
yourself up to the ocean is one of both beauty and old Luca Padua as they face this challenging
fear. In that moment ‘satori’ is reached.” and notoriously menacing wave, and McNamara
paddles in again. Parental guidance suggested.
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S n owma n T i me to C hoose
Mike Douglas (Canada, 82 min) Charles Ferguson (USA, 97 min)
Growing up, Mike Douglas and Kevin Fogolin loved Time to Choose explores the comprehensive
skiing, spending every weekend in the mountains scope of climate change along with an array
they could. Snowman follows their split paths of solutions available to us to change course,
as Douglas moves to the mountains, becomes a should we implement them in time, taking
professional skier—part of the New Canadian Air an unwavering look at this moment in human
Force—is featured on magazine covers and helps history. Through interviews with world-
set the course in freeskiing. Fogolin’s path back renowned entrepreneurs, innovators and
to the snow, takes a little longer. people on the front line, Time to Choose shares
both the challenge and the opportunity.
S u rf S i ber i a Vag u e à l’ Â me
Konstantin Kokorev (Russia, 79 min) Vincent Kardasik (France, 52 min)
USA Premiere Big Island Premiere
Beautifully filmed, Surf Siberia shares a glimpse On December 11, 2014, Benjamin Sanchis
into the history of surfing, and surf culture, in was towed into one of the biggest waves ever
Russia. The film follows surfers Kostya Kokorev, ridden at Nazaré. He fell, was filmed through
Sergei Rasshivaev, Anton Morozov, Irina Kosobukina, the ensuing dramatic wipeout, and earned the
Dmitry Pitiya and David Dzhalagoni in a two-year- WSL “Wipeout of the Year” Award. Determined
long quest as they search for waves—and walk to win a different kind of big wave award,
and camp in the snow—from St. Petersburg to Sanchis sets out to find and ride the biggest
Vladivostok, to the Arctic. With subtitles. waves, working with other surfers on the way.
With subtitles.
Tales by L i ght – D yla n R i ver T he W e i ght of Water
Abraham Joffe (Australia, 46 min) Michael Brown (USA, 80 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere Hawai‘i Premiere
Dylan River is an award-winning Aboriginal filmmaker In person: Harlan Taney
and photographer. Largely self-taught, River comes In 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became one of a
from a family of storytellers and filmmakers; small group of people to have climbed all Seven
his grandmother, Freda Glynn, was one of the Summits, including Everest, and is the first blind
founders of the Central Australian Aboriginal Media person to have done so. The Weight of Water
Association (CAAMA). Inspired by his grandmother’s follows Weihenmayer as he now attempts to kayak
work, Dylan’s mission is to find examples of living through Grand Canyon. Joined by fellow blind
Aboriginal culture. kayaker Lonnie Bedwell, Weihenmayer again sets
out to acheive what only few can imagine.
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W h i te R h i n o Y o u n g S ea
Brent Storm (USA, Canada, 67 min) Mattias A. Klum (Sweden, 55 min)
Big Island Premiere USA Premiere
What started as a project to share the stories behind National Geographic photographer Mattias A.
surf photographer Brian Bielmann’s most memorable Klum follows the cycle of seasons around the
photos, evolved into a broader story following the beautiful, yet also threatened, inland Baltic
unfolding of a dual quest: that of the big wave Sea. In this quiet film, The Young Sea shows
surfers seeking to ride some of the largest swells the hidden life of the extraordinary species
yet seen in the South Pacific, including a mythical that live in the Baltic Sea; a unique place that,
“white rhino,” and the photographers who position as the filmmaker notes, “is worth fighting to
themselves to capture the action. save, to pass to future generations as a vibrant,
living place.”
W olf S p i r i t
Julia Huffman (USA, 9 min) Surfing in the Russian arctic, from the film Surf Siberia. Photo ©Tania Elisarieva
World Premiere
Most who are unfamiliar with wild wolves, don’t
realize filming a wolf up close, as done by National
Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg, is
extremely rare. Wolves are elusive and avoid contact
with humans, generally remaining out of sight.
Brandenburg describes a deeper understanding of
wolves, along with a sadness in their decline, as
they continue to be hunted.
W orld ’ s H i ghest M aratho n
Bjarne Salén (USA, 7 min)
Hawai‘i Premiere
In person: Bjarne Salén
The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon is held each
year from Everest Base Camp on May 29, with the
course, and runners, crisscrossing the high sherpa
trails of Khumbu Valley. The event commemorates
the historic ascent of Mount Everest by the late
Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on
May 29, 1953. Christopher Mohn, a Lyme disease
survivor, takes up the challenge.
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tuesday, jaN 1 wednesday, jaN 2
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thursday, jaN 3 friday, jaN 4
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thu Jan 3 fri Jan 4
Anna Ranch Heritage Center Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Harlan Taney Jayson Sime
Based out of Flagstaff, Arizona, Harlan Jayson Sime is a motivational speaker,
Taney is the founder of 4 Corner Film coach, ultrarunner and yoga teacher.
Logistics, a company specializing in Sime is the founder of Right to Shine
outdoor and adventure film production. LLC, which provides training and
With clients including National coaching to individuals and teams. He
Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channel recently wrote and published his first
and others, 4 Corner Film Logistics book, Self-Care Hacks: 50 Tips and
provides innovative filming solutions Tricks to Maximize Your Performance,
and logistics for film production in Well-Being and Happiness. Join Jayson
challenging, remote and difficult- Sime as he shares words of wisdom and
to-access regions, and harsh climate thoughts on how to run 100 miles.
conditions. Join Harlan Taney as he
shares stories behind-the-scenes from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
filming in remote and challenging Jules Kortenhorst
environments. Jules Kortenhorst is the chief executive
Kauna‘oa Bay from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Photo credit: Josh Fletcher
officer (CEO) of Rocky Mountain
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Institute. Prior to RMI, Kortenhorst
Paul Baribault was the founding CEO of the European
Breakfast Talks Paul Baribault is a vice president at
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. He
Climate Foundation (ECF); served as a
member of the Dutch parliament; and
leads Studio Marketing Operations and worked for 20 years as a corporate
Start your day with light fare, coffee Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Strategy for Pixar Animation Studios executive, both as CEO for International
and compelling conversation. Breakfast Anthony Geffen and Disney Animation Studios films. Operations of ClientLogic Corporation
talks are from 8:15-9:15 am. Breakfast Anthony Geffen has garnered over Baribault also leads the Disneynature and as managing director of Shell
talk locations are the Garden Room at 50 international awards, including film label as the Brand, Creative, Bulgaria. Join Kortenhorst as he
the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and at Anna multiple British Academy Film Awards Marketing and Production Lead. discusses the market transition to a
Ranch Heritage Center in Waimea. (BAFTAs), multiple Emmy Awards and Baribault has overseen a range of clean and prosperous low carbon energy
the Sir Charles Wheatstone Award for films in this role, including Incredibles future and the importance of the role
outstanding contribution to film and 2, Finding Dory, Frozen, Coco, Moana, buildings play in this transition.
wed Jan 2 television. His work encompasses 11 Inside Out, Zootopia, Monsters,
projects with David Attenborough, University, The Muppets, Earth,
Anna Ranch Heritage Center Oceans, African Cats, Chimpanzees,
including the award-winning Conquest
Attendee Talk Story Bears, Monkey Kingdom and Born in
of the Skies series. Join Anthony Geffen
Bring your mug, your Festival Program, China. Join Paul Baribault as he shares
as he shares behind-the-scenes stories
grab a cup of coffee and hear the buzz behind-the-scenes stories from recent
from recent productions and his work
from other attendees as you plan your productions.
with both David Attenborough and the
day.
late Stephen Hawking.
Artwork by Sophie Twigg-Smith Teururai
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Morning Activities
wed Jan 2 – Fri Jan 4
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Yoga on the Beach
7-8 am
Join fellow festival attendees 7-8 am
Jan 2-4 for sunrise yoga with instructor
Chelsea Morriss. Classes meet at the
upper lawn by the lu‘au grounds, and
if conditions permit, will move to the
beach. Come enjoy first light on the
ocean and an invigorating start to the
day. Bring your own mat or towel, and a
water bottle. Photo credit: Josh Fletcher
Photo credit: Josh Fletcher
Artwork by Sophie Twigg-Smith Teururai
wed Jan 2 – Fri Jan 4
Kawaihae Canoe Club Kawaihae Canoe Club
Paddle an Outrigger Canoe in Kawaihae Harbor
6:15-7:45 am The Kawaihae Canoe Club was formed
Waimea Ocean Film Festival attendees in 1972 by a group of athletic and civic-
are invited to join Kawaihae Canoe Club minded individuals from Waimea and
in Kawaihae Harbor to learn how to has been instrumental to the revival
paddle an outrigger canoe. of the ancient Hawaiian tradition of
Participants must sign up in advance, outrigger canoe racing on the Big Island.
know how to swim and sign a waiver, The club’s dedication to promoting
recognizing they understand there is and perpetuating outrigger canoe
some risk to any ocean-based activity. paddling brings participants ranging
Participation is limited. Please sign in age from 10 to 80. Hawai‘i’s official
up at the Festival Hospitality Desk at team sport challenges kids by giving
Kahilu Theatre by 5 pm the evening them a sense of direction and discipline.
prior, or contact the Festival Office at
808-854-6095. Participants should arrive
15 minutes early.
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four seasons schedule January 5–9, 2019
sat JAN 5 sun jan 6 mon jan 7 tue jan 8 wed jan 9
Ballroom Hoku ballroom ballroom Ballroom Hoku ballroom
Artwork by
Sophie Twigg-Smith
Teururai
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Four Seasons Breakfast Talks
Start your day with coffee, pastries and compelling conversation.
Breakfast Talks are 8:45-9:45 am in Moana Terrace above ‛Ulu Ocean Grill.
sun Jan 6 mon Jan 7
Anthony Geffen Alice Garrett
Anthony Geffen has garnered over Alice Garrett currently serves as a
50 international awards, including special assistant for the Pacific Region
multiple British Academy Film Awards (Region One) Refuges Program of U.S.
(BAFTAs), multiple Emmy Awards and Fish and Wildlife Service. The Pacific
the Sir Charles Wheatstone Award for Region contains 67 National Wildlife
outstanding contribution to film and Refuges located in Hawai‘i and other
television. His work encompasses 11 Pacific Islands, Idaho, Oregon and
projects with David Attenborough, Washington, including Midway Atoll
including the award-winning Conquest National Wildlife Refuge, which sits
of the Skies series. Join Anthony Geffen within Papahānaumokuākea Marine
Artwork by Sophie Twigg-Smith Teururai
as he shares behind-the-scenes stories National Monument. Join her as she
from recent productions and his work talks about Papahānaumokuākea Marine
with David Attenborough and the late National Monument and recent and
Stephen Hawking. future film productions about these tue Jan 8 wed Jan 9
areas.
Harlan Taney Jayson Sime
Artwork by Sophie Twigg-Smith Teururai Harlan Taney is the founder of 4 Corner Jayson Sime is a motivational speaker,
Film Logistics, a company specializing in coach, ultrarunner and yoga teacher.
outdoor and adventure film production. Sime is the founder of Right to Shine
During production of The Weight of LLC, which provides training and
Water, Taney wore multiple hats. He coaching to individuals and teams. He
was co-producer; he was a cameraman; recently wrote and published his first
he coordinated all logistics for the trip book, Self-Care Hacks: 50 Tips and
itself, including river support, the film Tricks to Maximize Your Performance,
crew and acquisition and set up of any Well-Being and Happiness. Join Jayson
specialized camera equipment required; Sime as he shares words of wisdom and
and he was guide and safety for kayaker thoughts on how to run 100 miles.
Erik Weihenmayer. Join Harlan Taney
as he shares behind-the-scenes stories
from this production and discusses
current and future projects.
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Anthony Geffen Considered a pioneer in multi-platform
storytelling, Geffen is well known for
In the December 2018 edition, which features Geffen’s
his work on multiple digital platforms, recent work with the late Stephen Hawking, Wired
Anthony Geffen, founder and CEO
of Atlantic Productions, worked 10 including projects in 3D, interactive Magazine called Atlantic Productions “the pioneering
years for the British Broadcasting apps and now immersive experiences. company behind some of the most exciting advancements
Corporation (BBC) before establishing Under its umbrella, Atlantic Productions
Atlantic Productions in 1992. Geffen incorporates a group of companies in VR (virtual reality), 3D and AR (augmented reality)
has garnered over 50 international including Zoo (computer graphics) and storytelling outside of Hollywood.”
awards for his work, including three Colossus (3D).
British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), Geffen was also responsible for
eight Emmy Awards and the Sir Charles setting up Alchemy VR. In the December
Wheatstone Award— one of the highest 2018 edition, which features Geffen’s
honors in filmmaking—for outstanding recent work with the late Stephen
contribution to film and television. Hawking, Wired Magazine called
Screened worldwide, Geffen’s Atlantic Productions “the pioneering
films comprise a fascinating mix of company behind some of the most
documentaries, theatrical films and exciting advancements in VR (virtual
IMAX productions. His work encompasses reality), 3D and AR (augmented reality)
11 projects with David Attenborough, storytelling outside of Hollywood.”
including the award-winning Great In 2017 Geffen received the first
Barrier Reef Series, Conquest of the BAFTA awarded for VR storytelling.
Skies and Natural History Museum He speaks regularly at key media and
Alive. Geffen also produced the technology forums, including TEDX and
highly regarded BBC series Inside the Google Zeitgeist. Geffen is a Fellow of
Commons, the landmark BBC/Discovery St Cross College, Oxford.
series The Promised Land and the
award-winning, theatrical film Wildest
Dream: Conquest of Everest. Join Anthony Geffen for a special
Recent and current productions presentation as Geffen shares a
include Judi Dench: My Passion for behind-the-scenes look at immersive
storytelling and his future productions
Trees, The Coronation—a very special
1 pm Wednesday, Jan 2 in the Fairmont
production filmed with the Queen Join Anthony Geffen for discussion Join Anthony Geffen for discussion
Orchid – Festival Presentation Room.
of England and released during the The Festival Presentation Room is following the showing of the film David following the showing of the film Judi
festival period last year, a film about located across the hall from film Attenborough’s Conquest of the Skies Dench: My Passion for Trees 3:15 pm
the Titanic, a Nova special about the screenings. – Rivals 9:30 am Wednesday, Jan 2 at Saturday, Jan 5 at Four Seasons; for
2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano, and Kahilu Theatre; and 11 am Sunday, Jan discussion following the showing of the
Deep Planet—a five-part series for 6 at Four Seasons. Join Anthony Geffen film Natural History Museum Alive 9:30
for discussion following the showing of am Sunday, Jan 6 at Four Seasons; for
the Discovery Channel which involves
Join Anthony Geffen for a Breakfast the film Attenborough: Behind the Lens discussion following the showing of the
dives to the deepest points of every
Talk Wednesday, Jan 2 at Mauna Kea 11:15 am Wednesday, Jan 2 at Fairmont film David Attenborough’s Conquest of
ocean. Geffen was also involved in an Orchid; and 1:30 pm Saturday, Jan 5 at the Skies – First to Fly noon Saturday,
and Sunday, Jan 6 at Four Seasons.
immersive project about Black Holes; Four Seasons. Also join Anthony Geffen Jan 5 at Four Seasons; and David
creating a virtual tour of the universe for an introduction to the film The Attenborough’s Conquest of the Skies
with Hawking as the guide. Coronation 6:15 pm Thursday, Jan 3 at – Triumph 12:30 pm Sunday, Jan 6 at
Atlantic Productions is one of the Fairmont Orchid; and 6 pm Saturday, Four Seasons.
most highly regarded, high-end, factual Jan 5 at Four Seasons.
production companies in the world.
44 w a i m e a o c e a n f i l m f e s t i va l experience. environment. culture. www.waimeaoceanfilm.org F e s t i va l P r o g r a m 2 0 1 9 45You can also read
