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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 Full Synopsis »
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PRESS
Hawai’i Shaka License Plates Launch
Rick Quan, KITV News tells the story of the launch of Hawai’i Shaka License Plates, a nonprofit support program that is optional for...
Shaka plates hit Hawaii roadways
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Shaka plates have officially hit Hawaii’s roadways. Thousands joined the waiting list for their own set of plates with...
Talk to the hand: Hawaii makes shaka state’s official gesture
The shaka is poised to become Hawaii’s official hand gesture. Last week, Hawaiian lawmakers passed a bill that would officially enshrine...
Hawaii is poised to make the ‘shaka’ its official state gesture
For decades, Hawaii residents have used the “shaka” hand gesture to convey several greetings — hello, goodbye, thank you and aloha. Now...
Shaka A Story of Aloha – Steve Sue – VC Film Fest 2024
VC Film Fest 2024. IdeateTV host Rachel Kang interviews Steve Sue the writer and producer on the feature length documentary Shaka: A Story...
Shaka A Story of Aloha – Alex Bocchieri – VC Film Fest 2024
VC Film Fest 2024. IdeateTV host Rachel Kang interviews Alex Bocchieri the director on the feature length documentary Shaka: A Story of...
BLOG
SHAKA Screens for Hawaiʻi State Legislature
Shaka, A Story of Aloha will screen for the Hawaiʻi State Legislature on April, 15, 2025, 3:30-5:00pm at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol...
SHAKA Wins Gold at Spotlight Documentary Awards
HONOLULU (February 7, 2025) — “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” is happy to be recognized among many great docs by Spotlight Documentary Awards...
SHAKA Selected by Barcelona Indie Awards
HONOLULU (January 7, 2025) — “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” is an official selection of Barcelona Indie Awards, 2025. The festival runs...
SHAKA Selected by Tokyo International Short Film Festival
HONOLULU (Dec. 19, 2024) — “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” is an official selection of Tokyo International Shorts Film Festival (TISFF) 2025....
SHAKA Selected by Utah International Film Festival
HONOLULU (Dec. 6, 2024) — "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" is an official selection to the Utah International Film Festival (UIFF), 2025. The...
SHAKA Wins Audience Choice Award, HIFF 2024
HONOLULU (Nov. 15, 2024) — "Shaka, A Story of Aloha" was awarded the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Documentary at the Hawai’i...
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How to build social following through associating multiple film projects. STEVE SUE breaks down how heʻs creating a multi-film movement through 🤙 SHAKA, A Story of Aloha 🤙 ~ Links in Bio. Listen to the full JEFF STOLHAND 🎥 FILMMAKER MIXER 🍿 episode via links in first Comment.
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