Acclaimed Kanaka filmmaker Kahunahana is a Sundance Institute Feature Film and Native Lab Alumni whose award-winning debut WAIKIKI has been praised as "stunning," "powerful," and "one of the most important films ever from a Native Hawaiian."

Nominated for "Best New Director" at the Asian Pacific Screen Awards 2021, Kahunahana has been touted as a "director to watch" and an "oceanic auteur" whose work draws comparisons to Kubrick, Resnais, and Malik.

His portfolio includes the Smithsonian documentary "A Day in the Life," short film LĀHAINĀ NOON.

An advocate for representation, Kahunahana has served on panels for American Film Market, the Geena Davis Institute, and GOLD HOUSE FUTURES. Recent projects include producing award-winning "KUKINI" and directing MTV's Young Voter Campaign. He's currently developing the sci-fi film AIMAN, a triptych titled MOHALU.

An accomplished producer and executive with a decades-long career, Galin has played a key role in some of the most recognizable and enduring titles in horror, including The Stand, Dune, The Langoliers, Pet Sematary, Thinner, Tales from the Darkside, and Creepshow.

Galin served as Executive in Charge of Production on the cult-favorite series Monsters and Tales from the Darkside, overseeing nearly 100 episodes of episodic television. From Stephen King adaptations and network miniseries to independent films, documentaries, and contemporary series such as Superstition and Shudder’s Creepshow, Galin is kown for his hands-on leadership, creative problem-solving, and ability to guide projects from development through delivery. Galin brings deep industry experience, strong creative instincts, and a proven track record.

Connie M. Florez is an indigenous Hawaii based independent Producer/Production Manager with three decades of experience.  Her projects have included international award winning feature films such as Waikiki (Sundance Native Lab), FLUXX, Kumu Hina, 7000 Miles, Decade of the Dead, Chasing Shadows, Muse, All for Melissa, State of Aloha, Ke Kulana He Mahu: Remembering a Sense of Place. Connie's short films include: Lahi, 38 Minutes, The Bridge, My Eyes Adore You and Contructions. Other independent productions included Hawaii based projects: U.S. Vets sponsored project Hawaiian U.S. Vets Returning Home; Kaulana Mahina (Hawaiian Lunar Calendar); Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council with Hale O Hina/ Blueprint for Change/ YWCA and the Women's Correctional Centers.   E Ho'okanaka project for the Blue Print for Change, Liliuokalani Trust, Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Washington D.C., and the Y.W.C.A. with Huana Productions.  www.imdb.me/HulaGirlProductions

Famously known as "The Ghost Guy," Lopaka Kapanui is a master storyteller and revered cultural practitioner who has dedicated over 25 years to guiding immersive ghost tours across Oʻahu. Through his captivating narratives, he unveils the hidden, haunted corners of the island, sharing chilling tales passed down through generations and bringing audiences face-to-face with the spectral history of Hawaiʻi.

Kapanui is a keeper of ancient knowledge, bridging the tangible world with the unseen. His profound understanding of Hawaiian supernatural traditions and folklore allows him to weave narratives that dive deep into the island's often-turbulent history, revealing the spirits and stories that continue to linger.

He has channeled this unparalleled expertise into his acclaimed literary works, inviting readers to peer beyond the veil. His spine-tingling books include the deeply researched MYSTERIES OF HONOLULU, the esoteric exploration of Hawaiian spiritual practices in KAHUNA, and the haunting saga of the legendary NIGHT MARCHERS.