Mitchel Viernes

A young surfer makes up for lost time with her estranged brother after he winds up in the hospital after a hit-and-run.

In the future, a Hawaiian astronaut makes the next great leap for his planet, his family, and himself. Tonight is his last chance.

Mia Kami wrote and directed “Rooted” to reflect the deep connection between people of the Pacific, their land, sea, and their identity. The video portrays a diverse group of strong, beautiful, and creative people with many stories to tell, who are rooted in their place, culture, and traditions.

A Hawaiian War Veteran grapples with the struggles of growing older, the nightmares of his past, and the even scarier thought of being forgotten as the world around him seems to leave him in the dust.

A quiet young boy struggling with the loss of his parents and the broken relationship with his older sister, finds comfort in the friendship of a giant that lives in the forest near his home.