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“Shaka, A Story of Aloha” Hawai’i Premiere at HIFF Oct, 2024

“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 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...

Hawaii Becomes First State to Get a Hand Gesture

Hawaii Becomes First State to Get a Hand Gesture

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, Hawaii's very own. The bill was...

Project Shaka (with Steve Sue)

Project Shaka (with Steve Sue)

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 www.pbshawaii.org

Hawai’i Shaka License Plates Launch

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 Hawai’i residents. An annual fee is charged with proceeds going to support the nonprofit program Project Shaka, a share aloha through...

Shaka plates hit Hawaii roadways

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 a decal sticker of Hawaii’s most famous hand gesture. Non-profit ID8’s chairperson Steve Sue worked with all of the County...

Shaka A Story of Aloha – Steve Sue – VC Film Fest 2024

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 of Aloha. An engaging documentary that delves into the history of the Shaka. Find out how Steve has made the Shaka into a bill in...

Tracing the origins of the “shaka”

Tracing the origins of the “shaka”

We kick off AAPI Month talking about the new movie “Shaka, The Story of Aloha,” that will make its world debut on Thursday at the VC Film Fest in Downtown LA. Steve Sue, who is the filmmaker, producer and writer of the film, joins us in the KCAL studio.

New bill would make the ‘shaka’ an official state gesture

New bill would make the ‘shaka’ an official state gesture

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The story of aloha starts with a shaka! A newly introduced bill is looking to make the shaka an official state gesture. “The spirit of aloha is embodied in this particular gesture,” stated Sen. Glenn Wakai. ” It just adds to the allure and the...

Project Shaka Shaka Film Logo

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

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