ABOUT THE PROJECT
LOGLINE: Aloha. Mahalo. Hang Loose! From Japan’s temples to Brazil’s beaches to Hawaii’s epic North Shore waves, embark on a global quest to unravel the mystery of the Shaka gesture. Discover why it ignites pride in train-jumpers, surfers and everyday adventurers alike. Experience 110 years of Shaka history as questor Steve Sue builds a “who dunnit” bulletin board for his Aunty Kela to reveal the gestureʻs origins, meanings and how it holds the secrets to creating and preserving paradise. See Synopsis »
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DISTRIBUTION
Currently in negotiation with distributors. Join the Shaka News list or follow @projectshaka on social media for announcements.
NEWS
“Shaka, A Story of Aloha” Hawai’i Premiere at HIFF Oct, 2024
HONOLULU (Sept. 6, 2024) — The feature-length documentary Shaka, A Story of Aloha, which delves into the origins, meanings, and mysteries...
Shaka License Plates Now Available
The nonprofit Hawai’i Shaka License Plate program kicked off Thursday, May 23, 10-10:30am at Kapalama Satellite City Hall, 925 Dillingham...
Shaka Film, VC Film Festival Premiere
"Shaka, A Story of Aloha" had itʻs world premiere in Los Angeles at the VC Film Festival on opening night, May 2, 2024. Travelers to the...
“Shaka” Emoji Application Submitted to Unicode
HONOLULU, HI (April 4, 2024) - A documentary filmmaker, tech journalist, and a renowned digital designer submitted a proposal this week to...
Shaka World Premiere at VCFest, LA, 05.02.24
The world premiere of "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" will be featured in this year’s VC Film Fest! #VCFilmFest will take place May 01-10, 2024...
Shaka Film Focus Test Screenings Underway
Schools, companies, organizations and other groups are invited to present free FOCUS GROUP TEST SCREENINGS of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha”...

Shaka Film is part of the Project Shaka trilogy of Aloha Spirit films
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