Alika Tengan
Directing
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Naz, a cynical and charismatic 20-something, has spent his entire life in tranquil O’ahu, Hawaiʻi, skateboarding with his friends and hosting a nightly radio show where he spotlights emerging musicians. When his girlfriend Sloane nabs the chance to move to bustling New York, Naz begins preparing for their big move, planning every detail down to his cat’s absurd flight plan. Even when dreaming about what life outside the island might look like, however, Naz wonders whether uprooting his world is the right decision, and if anywhere will ever really feel like home when he’s always been an eternal outsider.
Every Day in Kaimukī

A wayward young man, recently released from prison, struggles to reconnect with his son and Hawaiian heritage.
Molokaʻi Bound

Kaipo loves his cousin Akamu, but worries when he notices him begin to slip and sell hard drugs again, after a period of sobriety. Other members of his family and community try to influence him as well but ultimately it will be Akamu's decision on how to continue to live his life.
Mauka to Makai

Fresh out of a multi-year stint in prison, Kainoa returns to his family hoping to reconnect with his adolescent son, rekindle things with his ex, and reintegrate into his native culture. But old habits die hard. From the director of Sundance 2022 standout Every Day in Kaimuki.