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
Exec Producer, Bryan Spicer Shakes the Shaka
Shaka, the Power of Mana welcomes Co-Executive Producer Bryan Spicer and Hawaii Sight & Sound Productions to the production team....
Cy Bridges Crushes Interview
We were honored to interview Uncle Cy Bridges this week. In true Shaka form, upon being asked to be interviewed, Uncle Cy exhibited great...
Shaka the Movie Shoots Resume
Shaka, the Power of Aloha is back in production after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19. This past Thursday 2.25.21 saw photography...
COVID-19 HIATUS
We started "Shaka, the Power of Aloha" back in May 2019, when the Bizgenics crew was invited by the Kupuna of Laʻie to record oral history...
Mahalo Kamehameha Schools!
Huge Mahalo to Kamehameha Schools, specifically Lauren Nahme, Kumu Manu Boyd, Kumu Robert "Lono" Ikuwa and Hailama Farden for seeing the...
The Origin of the Shaka
Shaka, the Power of Aloha began its quest in La’ie, on the island of Oahu, Hawai’i. If you ever wonder if the story of Hamana Kalili is...

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