by Riz Rahman | Jan 6, 2026 | News, Press, Press Releases
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The history of Hawaii’s state hand gesture will soon be introduced to a new audience worldwide. “Shaka: A Story of Aloha” has found new life thanks to a new digital acquisition. It was first released in May 2024 and won the Peopleʻs...
by Steve | Dec 30, 2025 | News, Press, Press Releases
“SHAKA, A Story of Aloha” Set for Digital Debut on VOD Platforms Jan. 16, 2026 Los Angeles, CA – December 30, 2025 – Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of...
by Steve | Sep 10, 2024 | Backstory, News, Press, Press Releases
HONOLULU (Sept. 6, 2024) — The feature-length documentary Shaka, A Story of Aloha, which delves into the origins, meanings, and mysteries of the iconic Shaka gesture, is set to make its Hawai‘i debut in October 2024. The film has been selected as an official entry for...
by Riz Rahman | Jun 26, 2024 | Press
Hawaii has become the first US state to claim an official hand gesture known as the ‘shaka.’ On Monday, Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 3312 making the notable pinky and thumb gesture, also known as the ‘hang loose’ symbol,...
by Riz Rahman | Jun 19, 2024 | Press
With a new documentary and an effort to change our state’s license plates, Steve Sue’s mission to spread aloha is bringing shaka back. Read the entire article on...
by Riz Rahman | Jun 12, 2024 | Press
Flash a closed hand with the thumb and pinkie sticking out, and every Hawaii resident knows what it means. Used by everyone from kids to elders, the “shaka” represents aloha spirit, love and local pride. And now, following the passage of a bill during the 2024 Hawaii...
