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A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR DAVID Y. IGE AND LT. GOVERNOR DOUG CHIN On behalf of the people of the State of Hawai‘i, we send our warmest aloha to the participants, attendees and supporters of the 2018 Maui Film Festival. Each year, the Maui Film Festival brings our community together to celebrate the diversity of the Aloha State. This year’s festival opens with the presentation of the 2018 Female Rising Star Award. We congratulate all of the filmmakers whose work will be shared during this film festival and express a sincere mahalo for their contributions to the advancement of the culture and the arts in Hawai‘i. Their works have attracted visitors from around the world and have portrayed Maui as a renowned vacation destination. We commend the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and supporters of the Maui Film Festival for their commitment and dedication towards ensuring the Festival’s ongoing success. For the past 19 years, the Maui Film Festival has raised awareness about Hawai‘i’s multiculturalism and shared our aloha spirit with thousands worldwide. We are confident that the Maui Film Festival will enjoy another successful year and hope everyone enjoys this wonderful event.
A MESSAGE FROM THE HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY Aloha mai ka-kou, Welcome to the Magic Isle for the Maui Film Festival, an event celebrating the enchanting magic of talented filmmakers from abroad and here in the islands. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is proud to support the Maui Film Festival and inspire film lovers to come from around the world to be touched by the story telling, scenes and imagination captured on screen – and found throughout this wondrous island. Enjoy the film festival to its fullest, the creativity, cuisine and camaraderie. But also allow your senses to experience the contentment of Maui’s splendid beauty and invigorating ambiance. From glorious Wailea to historic Lahaina to tranquil Hana to the ocean and mountain vistas seen from everywhere – Maui is a celebrity among global destinations whose star status never fades. Mahalo for supporting the Maui Film Festival and providing filmmakers with a showcase for their artistic success. With Warmest Aloha,
With warmest regards,
David Y. Ige Governor State of Hawai‘i
Doug Chin Lt. Governor State of Hawai‘i
George D. Szigeti President and CEO Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
He ha‘aheo ko mākou i ke kāko‘o aku i nā nani o ko kākou ‘āina.
Photo courtesy of Randy Jay Braun
Proud to support what makes our Hawaiian Islands so special. Congratulations and aloha to the
Maui Film Festival at Wailea.
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A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ALAN M. ARAKAWA
A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Aloha Ka-kou,
Aloha,
On behalf of the people of Maui County, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2018 Maui Film Festival at the Celestial Cinema in Wailea and the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development is pleased to welcome you to the 2018 Maui Film Festival.
This year’s Maui Film Festival will present an array of captivating films and renowned artists, panels and more, here on one of the world’s most beautiful islands. This film festival has earned well-deserved acclaim from national and international media, drawing movie fans and film industry professionals alike to the enchanting shores of Maui for this premier event. I would like to express our deep gratitude to the organizers, sponsors and volunteers who plan and host the Maui Film Festival. They are to be commended for their commitment and dedication to the art and industry of filmmaking, and to inspiring, educating and entertaining us all through this annual film festival.
Now in its 19th year, the Maui Film Festival continues to showcase cinema under the stars for film fans and film makers on the most beautiful island in the world. We in Maui are honored to share our aloha and rich cultural diversity to welcome and embrace visitors from around the globe. The Maui Film Festival brings that all together as we become one ‘ohana (family) under the silver screen. Thank you to Barry and Stella Rivers, their staff, and the hundreds of volunteers who pour themselves into creating a memorable and meaningful event for everyone who participates. The films you will see will take you on a journey of discovery and inspiration. You will forever remember being touched by the magic of Maui.
Mahalo a- nui loa, E komo mai - welcome,
Alan M. Arakawa Mayor, County of Maui
Teena Rasmussen Director, Office of Economic Development
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAUI FILM OFFICE Aloha, With the 19th Maui Film Festival upon us, it’s time once again to celebrate films and filmmakers from around the globe who inspire us, take us on an exploration of the human mind through the art of cinema, and bring culture, fantasy, and adventure to Wailea and it’s world-class resorts. Enjoy a variety of films under starry Hawaiian skies at the Celestial Cinema, and the newest venue, the Seaside Cinema, as well as the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. On behalf of the Maui County Film Office, we applaud and congratulate festival owners and founders, Barry and Stella Rivers, and their entire team, who work year round to bring such an amazing event to Maui. So kick off your slippahs, sit back, relax, and get ready for a spectacular festival in 2018!
Aloha,
Tracy Bennett Film Commissioner, County of Maui
A MESSAGE FROM THE HAWAI‘I FILM OFFICE Aloha mai Ka-kou Welcome to the 19th annual Maui Film Festival, one of the best film festivals on planet earth. For those who know this festival, you know exactly what I'm talking about. For those attending for the first time, prepare to be amazed. You are about to experience the most eclectic, life-affirming, inspired collection of films amidst the most breathtaking backdrop and technologically advanced venue ever. Where else can you share the magic of movies under a perfectly cinematic night sky with the majestic mount Haleakala- towering over you and the shining blue Pacific behind you. It's almost sensory overload. Almost... In my book, it's perfection. We are forever grateful to Barry & Stella Rivers for creating the gift that is this festival. And to the hardworking Maui Film Festival 'Ohana for all you do year-after-year to bring this celebration of cinema to life, offering the most inspired opportunity for film enthusiasts to bask in the aura of such creative energy. The Maui Film Festival is a critical partner in building Hawai'i's film industry. The festival sets the perfect stage and opens doors for the industry's key decision makers so they can see firsthand all that Maui and the Hawaiian Islands have to offer the world as a pre-eminent filming destination. And with the state's production tax credit providing 25% for productions taking place on Maui and the other Neighbor Islands, Hawai'i is poised and ready to take on the world. E nanea i na- ki'oni'oni (enjoy the movies!) Aloha, Donne Dawson State Film Commissioner Hawai'i Film Office hawaiifilmoffice.com
COVE CO ER R &T TR RA AII LLER ER A AR RT TIS IST TS S: RANDY RA N DY JAY JAY B BRAUN R AU N W WILLIAM I L L IA M LLEBEDA E BE DA B BARRY A RR Y R RIVERS I V ER S
Table of Contents Letters to the Festival ..................................................6, 8 & 9
E Komo Mai Welcome and Cast & Crew ............................... ..........13 Celestial CinemaTM
FestivalataGlance .......................................................16 & 17 Wednesday Night (June 13) Celestial Cinema ..............25 & 27
Rising Star Tribute to Nick Robinson ................................ ..........31
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Thursday Night (June 14) Celestial Cinema .................33 & 35
Shining Star Tribute to Amber Heard ................................ ..........37 Taste of Wailea
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ike the Maui Film Festival itself, the evocative cover photographs of an evening under the stars at the Celestial Cinema and the Seaside Cinema and stunning Taste of Wailea that serves as the cover shots for this 18th anniversary Maui Film Festival Event Program, is a work of beautiful collaboration between photographer Randy Jay Braun and the Moon. To view more visit: www.randyjaybraun.com Arriving in Hawai‘i in 1982 with a degree in anthropology and a passion for photography, Braun began to capture on film the rich cultural diversity of the people of the Islands. Often consulting with cultural authorities, Braun creates awardwinning sepiatoned, handcolored portraits that convey the essence of ancient Hawai‘i. William Lebeda is a graphic designer, animator and director who has worked in the field of entertainment design for 20 years.
Currently he is Creative Director of Picture Mill, a Hollywoodbased digital design studio. Most recently William and his team have been responsible for the titles sequences in many of the blockbuster films loved around the world. Barry Rivers, founder and director of the Maui Film Festival, produced and directed television and film for 20+ years prior to starting the Festival. The hula images on the front cover are from SoundWaves, a special on Hawaiian Music hosted by Kenny Loggins that he wrote, produced and directed.
Cover photos by Randy Jay Braun. Trailer Design by William Lebeda. SoundWaves images by Barry Rivers. Used with permission.
Friday (June 15) Celestial Cinema .................................39 & 41 Saturday (June 16) Celestial Cinema.............................45 & 47 Sunday (June 17) Celestial Cinema ............................... ..51 & 53 Taste of Summer Opening Party at Grand Wailea ..............59
Taste of Chocolate ................................................................63
Taste of Wailea .............................................................66 & 67
Filmmakers Panels & Intimate Conversations ...................71 Showcase Cinema: Features at the MACC .............77 thru 105
ToesintheSand Short Film Showcase .............................. ........106 Short Films 2017.........................................................107 & 109
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................113
Ticket & Passes & Event Information ................................ .........117
Advertiser Index with Website Links .........................119 & 121 Back Cover ........................................................................... ........122
Sun. Moon. Stars. Earth. Sea. & Sky. Since Day One, the Inspiration, Wisdom and Beauty of Maui Has Embraced the Maui Film Festival. We Are What We Are Because of Where We Are. E Komo Mai! Maui Fiilm illm Festiiv val. A Praise Genius Prro ojec ectt!!
Find Your Voice And Stay Human
2018
Several years ago, I received an oval granite touchstone engraved with this question: “What Would Buddha Do?”
That query stood out no matter the room this stone occupied whether in our home or in the Festival office — and believe me it can be more than a little unnerving to see it on the bedroom night table when you're about to make love or staring back at you as you make your morning coffee to head into your day or inside the freezer next to the Ben & Jerry'sor on top of the television while CNN is whizzing around the globe covering humanity's latest inhumanity or triumph — this simple piece of granite has reminded me every day to take action personally and professionally to support the highest aspirations in all of us. The stone suggests timeless timely constant and yet ever changing answers that seem all the more important in light of recent world events.
Feel free to substitute any enlightened being of your choice past or present for the Buddha. For me the value of the stone is not in its reference to Buddha but in the implications of its question: Am I willing to contemplate the challenge it poses to my core values and to my decisions in my life and life’s work? I have often said that at the end of the day the Maui Film Festival is about turning darkness into light. From the first moment that light shines on any Festival screenwe have one primary mission — to turn the "reel" world into a way of being in the “real” world that respects the integrity and beauty of both the natural order and the realm of human interaction. For this reason the granite cornerstone of this Festival's programming philosophy can be summarized in one phrase: lifeaffirming storytelling.
Inspired by the engraved wisdom of the Festival’s ‘Pet Rock’, as noted above, the 19th annual Maui Film Festival will again celebrate enlightenment that entertains.
In the film industry, the lynchpin of global media culture, all too often the lowest common denominator of our collective wisdom, or lack thereof, not only passes for entertainment but also generates record breaking box office numbers. Every year we are challenged to identify the films that aspire higher higher. Again this year, I am pleased to report that in celebration of its 19th ‘Birthday’the Festival staff has put together another ‘jewel box’ festival that truly sparkles and shines. With the hard work behind us we prepare now for the pure pleasure of five days of great filmmaking by talented filmmakers an AList of honorees worthy of a walk down the red carpet at the Academy Awards®, Spirit Awards or Toronto. Sundance and Telluride film festivals and — Maui being the home of Pacific Rim Cuisine — exceptionally unforgettable culinary celebrations too!
On behalf of the entire Maui Film Festival ‘ohana (family) — and with a special nod to the festival’s übertalented codirectors Stella Rivers and Wendy and Ben Goodman — Our ‘Ohana Has built an experience for you and your ‘Ohana to Fall in Love With!
Welcome to the 2018 Maui FIlm Festival and Enjoy the Ride!
CAST & CREW Founder/Director Barry Rivers
Event Production Manager Jeanine Thomason Executive Assistant Cynthia Pegolo
Website / Newsletter Design Aaron MooreBrown www.thenewway.co Volunteer Guru/Maven Keith Ranney
Festival CoDirectors Stella Rivers Wendy Goodman Ben Goodman aka PR Director Director of Operations Bob Craver
Box Office Team Naomi Adams, Manager Nancy Findeison, CoManager Lindy Shapiro, Celestial Cinema Mgr Scrip Sales Manager Romelle Verduzco Technical Director Lou DiLiberto
Wailea Office Team Office Manager Maile Davis
Technical Crew Projectionist: Doug Paulson Video: Brendan Stevens
Operations Coordinators Allison Carter Kelly Keenan
Transportation Coordinator Darcey Lewis Office Assistants Jody Arthur
Audio Charles Trundy
Chief Rigger Joseph Imhoff Andy Schmelzer
Celestial Cinema Crew Charles Hook Bradley Johnson Jim Nichols Justin Jose Charles Vallieres
Social Media Director Kristin McCracken
Bookkeepers Naomi Adams Cynthia Pegolo
Media Consultant Andrew Goodman
Event Program & Promo Materials Art to Print Hawaii
Festival Printer Maui Printing Company
Print Traffic Coordinator Cynthia Pegolo
Asst. Volunteer Coordinators Aliki Biniaris Hilary Williams
Festival Trailer Picture Mill Bill Lebeda, Creative Director Evan Jackson Celestial Stage Manager Sharon Drayer Munz Celestial Front of House Gina Strykul MACC Coordinators Shawn Boeckman Fiscal Sponsor MEDB
Legal Eagle Jack Naiditch, Esq.
Special Events Consultant Michael Rose
Special Events Coordinator Michael Huffman Festival Astronomer Harriet Witt
Private VIP Surf Lessons RiversToTheSea.com
VIP Shuttle Drivers Cloy Jenkins, Diane Dooley, Michael Kierz, Bill Mellus & Lisa Sue Royer Festival Medic Doug Vant Groenwout Jerry Wright
Filmmaker Panels Coordinator Nancie Brown
Ticketing System Vendini.com
Special Thanks
All the Guardian Angels — You now Who You Are — Who Appear Out of Thin Air to Make Each Year’s Festival Rock! And Roll!
Barry Rivers Founder & Director
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Dirrected By: Ch hris Herd Prroducers: Patrick Rohr, Adam Saunderss, Chris Herd, Steve Jaggi, Ben Rupp Written by: Chris Herd d, Matthew Scott Cinematographer: Chris Herd Editor: Adrian Powers Cast: Keisha CastleHughes, Adam Saunders, Tama Lundon, Michael Long, Ian Moss, Danielle Hayes, Sarah Bishop
If you were at the Celestial Cinema as a full moon rose over its 50’wide big screen when Academy Award® nominee Keisha CastleHughes chickenskinned the crowd in WHALE RIDER, you will never forget it. In 2018, Keisha, costarring with Adam Saunders, who cowrote the film with director Chris Herd, returns to Maui in a tale set in stunningly spectacular New Zealand about an aspiring Maori rapper who wins the lottery, literally, and returns to his ‘ohana for support to help him create the life he dreams about. 96min. NR Proudly Presented by: Celestial Cinema
Wednesday, June 13
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Stayy Human
Dirrected By: Michael Franti Executiive Producers: Sara Agah Fraanti & Tom Sebastian Prroducer: Michael Franti Cinematographer: John Roderic Editor: Anthony Thoen
During these turbulent times, the feeling of hopelessness is an epidemic. In a quest to hold on to humanity in the craziness of the world we live in today, musician and activist Michael Franti’s new documentary takes us on an experiential journey through music and stories of some of the most incredible people on the planet who have chosen to overcome cynicism with optimism and hope — and remind us all what it means to STAY HUMAN. 94min. NR
Proudly Presented by: Celestial Cinema
Wednesday, June 13
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The Maui Film Festival takes great pride in presenting the
2018 Rising Star Award to
Nick Robinson
whose every role, even in his formative years, surprises, enthralls and delights audiences of every age.
Nick Robinson was most recently seen starring as the title character in Fox 2000’s Love, Simon, directed by Greg Berlanti. Prior to this, Nick starred in the Warner Bros./MGM romantic drama Everything, Everything, opposite Amandla Stenberg and directed by Stella Meghie. In 2016, Robinson was seen starring opposite Chloe Grace Moretz and Liev Schreiber in Sony's The 5th Wave, directed by J Blakeson. That same year, Nick starred as the title character opposite Common and Morgan Saylor in Rob Reiner’s Being Charlie. In 2015, Robinson starred opposite Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in Universal’s Jurassic World.
In 2013, Nick was the talk of the Sundance Film Festival, garnering attention for his starring role in CBS Films’ The Kings of Summer, which was directed by Jordan VogtRoberts.
Other select film credits include the upcoming Strange But True, opposite Amy Ryan, Brian Cox, Blythe Danner and Greg Kinnear, as well as starring opposite Rosario Dawson, Kathy Bates and Felicity Huffman in the independent feature Krystal, which was directed by William H. Macy. On the television side, Nick is best known for his scenestealing role in the awardwinning HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire.
Thursday, June 14th ★ Celestial Cinema followed by ANDY IRONS: Kissed by God Thursday Celestial Cinema Admission includes Both Films and Tribute.
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Andy Irons: Kissed by God
Dirrected By: Ste eve Jones To odd Jones Interrviews with: Bruce Irons, Lynd die Irons, Joel Parkinson, Nathan Fletcher, S Sunny Garcia, Kelly Slater
Surfer Magazine nailed it when they made clear thatt this deeply moving and wise oneofakind documentary, whiich also has incredible footage of a life lived to surf, honestly reveals the triumphs and tragedies of Andy Irons’ life. Moreovver, because its filmmakers had the wisdom to allow those closesst to Andy to bring his true story to life, its power lies in its transparency. It will thrill you, drill you and absolutely move you to tearrs of joy and empathy. It is simply a complex and complete perfecctsurferyet imperfecticon hero’s journey. It is brilliant and not to o be missed. 122min. R
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Vague à l'âm me / Feeling Blue
Dirrected By: Vicent Kardasik S Starring: Shane Dorian, Benjam min Sanchis and Justin Becret
Chasing giant swells is every surfer’s dream that can quickly turn into a nightmare. We are stoked to announce an underground look into the blood, sweat and tears that goes intto big wave conquest, via the surfing documentary VAGUE À L'ÂMEE (FEELING BLUE). The film tells the story of what it takes to chase down and ride the heaviest waves on the planet through the lens of Director Vincent Kardasik, and starring iconic chargers Shane Dorian and Benjamin Sanchis. 52min. NR
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The Maui Film Festival takes great pride in presenting the
2018 Shining Star Award to
Amber Heard
for daring to dream big dreams and delivering brilliantly charismatic and revelatory performances every time that opportunity knocks.
Heard will next star as “Mera” in James Wan’s Aquaman, opposite Jason Momoa. The character first appeared in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, which was released by Warner Bros. in November 2017 and grossed over $655 million worldwide. Aquaman will be released on December 21, 2018. She recently wrapped production on Alex Ross Perry’s Her Smell, opposite Elisabeth Moss, and Nabil Elderkin’s Gully, opposite Charlie Plummer.
Recently, Heard starred in Tom Hooper’s The Danish Girl, opposite Eddie Redmayne. The film premiered to rave reviews at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival and was released by Focus Features in January 2016. In 2015, Heard had two films premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, The Adderall Diaries, opposite James Franco, and When I Live My Life Over Again, opposite Christopher Walken. Heard has also been seen starring opposite Channing Tatum in Magic Mike XXL; McG’s Three Days to Kill, opposite Kevin
Costner; Robert Rodriguez’s Machete Kills; Robert Luketic’s Paranoia opposite Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman; and Bruce Robinson’s The Rum Diary, opposite Johnny Depp.
Her other film credits include John Carpenter’s The Ward, And Soon The Darkness; All the Boys Love Mandy Lane; Zom‐ bieland; The Stepfather, Pineapple Express; North Country; Syrup; Drive Angry 3D; The Joneses; Never Back Down; Alpha Dog; and Friday Night Lights.
Originally from Texas and currently residing in Los Angeles, Heard is an outspoken advocate for women's, children’s and LGBTQ rights. She is actively involved with the American Civil Liberties Union, the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), Amnesty International and the Art of Elysium, an organization empowering artists and needy communities to thrive through art. Heard was recently named as L’Oréal’s newest global celebrity spokesperson.
Friday, June 15th ★ 8:00 p.m. ★ Celestial Cinema followed by I deal Home Friday Celestial Cinema Admission includes Both Films and Tribute.
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Ideaal Home
Dirrected By: Andrrew Fleming Prroducers: Maria Teresa Arida, Clark Peterson, Aaaron Ryder, Maxime Remillard, David Scharf, Gabrielle Tana, Lau uren Versel, Lisa Wolofsky Written by: Andrew Fleming Cinematographer: Alexander Gruszynski Editor: Jeffrey M. Werner Composer: John Swihart Cast: Paul Rudd, Kate Walsh, Alison Pill, Jake McDorman, Steve Coogan, Sarah Minnich,, Jesse Luken, Jack Gore, Loraa MartinezCunningham, Jenny Gabrielle, Frances Lee McCain, Stafford Douglas, Monique Candelaria, Marie Wagenman, Courtney Cunningham, Cassandra Rochelle Fetters, Drew Droege e, Jacob Browne, Rodrigo Tactaquin, Eric Womack, Josey Smith, Mark Rowe, Mike Miller, Evan Bittencourt,, J. Nathan Simmons, Richard Beal, Clint Obenchain, Kristin Berg, Jordyn Aurora, Stephen Conn, Emma Armstro ong, David White, Christopher Kahler, Alexander Daniel Pimentel, Michael E. Stogner, Alison Grainger, William Greely, G Rick Tadra, Ian Morris, Viola Valdez, Amanda QuintanaBowles, Patrick V. Murphy, Mason Howell, Justin Lotz, Jeremiah Fresquesz, Ronnie Gomez, Sheila Eden, Sylvie Grontis Hagan, Amy Emily Stack, Sh hannan Wagenman
A touching and humorous story starring Paul Rudd d and Steve Coogan as a couple not ready to give up their extravagant e lifestyles y to become g guardians of a tenyearold y boyy who is the son of Coogan’s character’s one and only onen nightstand. Funny, thoughtful, touching and a great life lesson n in how an unexpected event can result in enough love to bring about the understanding of the value of family, and then caause you to choose to rebuild your life around it. This is a quirkyy, wonderful film that will light up the night at Celestial Cinema. 91min. NR Proudly Presented by:
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Friday, June 15
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Happy Birthd day, y, To Toby Simpson
Dirrected By: Patrick Makin Prroducers: Patrick Makiin, Celine Palavioux Written by: Patrick Makin Cinematographer: Adam Lincoln Editor: Ben King, Dan Lincoln, Glenn Rainton, Bobby Sheikh Cast: Alexander Perkins, Edyta Budnik, Zara Day, Gary Heasman, Josh Wood
Need a laugh? Who doesn’t? Winner of the Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Music awards, and nominated for the Best Actress and Best Director awards as well, at the recent British Independent Film Festival, this delightfulslashbeautiful story is about a thirtysomething 'suit' who sneaks into a music festival to retrieve his stolen belongings, only to end up finding love and freedom instead. (CC, Fri. 6/15, 10:00pm, R / 96 min.) 96min. NR Proudly Presented by: Celestial Cinema
Friday, June 15
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Back to o Burgundy
Dirrected By: Cédrric Klapisch Prroducers: Cédrric Klapisch Brruno Levy Written by: Cédric Klapisch, Santiago Amigorena, JeanMarc Roulo ot Cinematographer: Alexis Kavyrchine Editor: AnneSophie Bion Composers: Loïc Dury Christophe Minck Cast: Pio Marmaï, Ana Girardot, François Civil, JeanMarc Roulot, María Valverde, Yamée e Couture, JeanMarie Winling, Florence Pernel, Éric Caravaca, Tewfik Jallab, Karidja Touré, Bruno Raff ffaelli, Eric Bougnon
If there’s ever been a more perfect film to enjoy after the Taste of Wailea than BOTTLE SHOCK, which rocked th he Celestial Cinema in 2008, it’s BACK TO BURGUNDY, telling the story of the power of wine and the challenges to creating a wine for f the ages, beautifully and passionately explored through a fictiional French winemaking family. Directed by Cédric Klapisch and critically acclaimed as “aa moving, moving profound and funny film. film ” If you relate to the deep wisdom of the importance of wine to civilization— as reflected in the deep wisdom of Michelangelo himself, who wrote: “Wine is sunlight suspended in water”—th his film was made for you. 113min. NR
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Off the Menu
Dirrected By: Jay Silverman Prroducers: Nick Andrus, Bethany Cerrona, Joseph Gamache, William Newman, Jay Silverman Written by: Jenniifer Goldson Cinematographer: Matt Edwards Editor: Lauren Connelly Composer: Dave Holden Cast: Santino Fontana, Dania Ramirez, Makenzie Moss, Maria Conchita Alonso, Andrew w Carter, Mercedinio Cisneros Jr., Kristen Dalton, Jessica Fontana, Mike G., Ian Reed Kesler, Kenzo Lee, Jen Lille ey, Virginia Montero, Arianna Ortiz, Mario Revolori, Catherine Urbanek, Tracy Weisert, Paul Whetstone, Richard d Daniel Williams, Jay Moore, Justin D. Moore
An unlikely heir to a Mexican fastfood franchise go oes 'cuisine' hunting for the next culinary big thing, and finds himself in a small, dusty New Mexican town where foodies come from all over to salivate over the culinary treats of a local, au uthentic and feisty female chef. This is a charming romantic comed dy about life, love and the transformative power of food. It is funny, unashamedly sweet and mouthwateringly delicious to watch. 96min. NR Proudly Presented by: THE CHEFS OF
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She Is the Ocean
Dirrected By: Inna Blokhina Prroducers: Inna Blokhina Written by: Inna Blokh hina, Matt George Cinematographer: Alejandro Berger, Erik Ippel Editor: Viktor Rise Cast: Keala Kennelly, Sylvia Earle, Coco Ho, Ocean Ramsey, Andrea Moller
You will be enthralled by this magical film. 9 Wome en. 9 Spirits. 9 Heroes. These six words are director’s Inna Blokh hina’ss short hina short hand for the essence of her fulllength documentary about great women from all four corners of the globe and who o share one love—their deep love for the ocean. They include Big Wave Surfers Keala Kennelly and Andrea Moller, Pro Surffer Coco Ho, Surfing Prodigy Cinta Hansel, Marine Biologist Oce ean Ramsey, High Diver Anna Bader, Free Diver Rose Molina, Soul Surfer Jeannie Chesser and Oceanographer Sylvia Earle. A perfect film f anyone to for t enjoy—espec j i ll Dads ially D d and d their th i da daughters on Father’s Day! 101min. NR Proudlyy Presented by: Celestial Cinema
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The Sere engeti Rules
Prroducers: Sarah Cooper, Joe Loncrain ne, Catherine Watling, Daniel Kilroy K Cinem matographer: Tim Cragg, Simon S De Glanville Co omposer: Anne Nikitin Cast: Greg Kriek, Ashlyn Jade Lopez, Johnathan Newport
Beginning in the 1960s, a small band of young scientissts head out into the wilderness, driven by an insatiable curiosityy about how nature works. Over more than 40 years, they travelled from the majestic Serengeti to the Amazon jungle, from the A Arctic Ocean to Pacific tide pools, and immersed themselves in some s off the th most remote and spectacular places on Earth. What they discovered flips our view of nature on its head, and gives us a chance to reimagine the world as it could and should be. From the Academy Awardwinning Passion Pictures and HH HMI Tangled Bank Studios. 84min. NR
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Two Souls — Join Together
Two souls join together as one. Embraced by love. Yellow gold (the man, inspired by ancient Hawaiian fishhooks) embracing White gold (the woman, inspired by the ocean) with sparkling diamond (the heart). A remembrance to be cherished forever . . .
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Taste Of Summer Opening Party
Taste of Summer Opening Party Oceanside at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The Official Launch party for the 19th annual Maui Film Festival with cocktail reception, dinner, and live music sets the bar high for its culinary artistry and beyondÂcreativeÂcocktails.
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TASTE OF SUMMER MENU
Raw Bar (with Snapper Ice Glow) Kualoa Oysters, Local Shrimp. Kia Momona, Snapper Ceviche Station: 1 Grilled Tako, Roasted Hearts of Palm, Spring Pea Salad, Kaffir gremolata Hikkaido Scallop Dynamite, Kona Crab, Sea Beans, Toasted Garlic, Calamansi Vinaigrette Station: 2 Grilled Hawaiian Fish, Local Bok Choy, Coconut Lime Dressing Grilled Hanger Steak, Kula Corn, Shishito Peppers, Oregano Chimichurri Station: 3 Heirloom Tomato Pizza, Surfing Goat Cheese, Basil Pesto, Maui Olive Oil Charred Upcountry Carrots, Roasted Beets, Quinoa Salad Grilled Peaches, Burrata , Wild Arugula Salad FOR THE SWEET TOOTH Cheesecake / Molten Chocolate Cake Lemon Blueberry Cake / Pineapple Upside Down Churros / Funnel Cake
Live Music by AhÂTim, an incredible Maui musician who will bring Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and Gabby Pahinui among others, to life!
Wednesday, June 13th ★ 5:00p.m.  7:00p.m. $150 thru 6/13 at 12pm, $195 at door if available You must be 21 and over to attend this event. Photo ID required. *Taste of Summer ticket includes Wednesday, June 13th Celestial Cinema Festivities.
Taste of Chocolate
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea CoHosted by
Maui Film Festival’s overthetop event for lovers of chocolate! Dress up and experience the extraordinary flavors and sensual experience known as the Taste of Chocolate. OFFICIAL BEVERAGES:
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Station 1 Mimi plated flambéed dessert Chocolate Tonka bean cremeux , hazelnut crisp and chocolate crème brulee “a la minute” Station 2 Banana soufflé station and Chocolate truffle Station 3 Melted raspberry sphere
Station 4 Nitrogen liquid station: cold baked lemon and white chocolate mousse, Strawberry compote STATION 5 Cocktail station made by Ben
STATION 6 Savory station: Risotto with fontina cheese and bitter cocoa jelly
Buffet Chocolate and salted caramel tartlet / Praline and chocolate entremet Lime and white chocolate entremet/ Lilikoi and milk chocolate torte Bailey and Chocolate “baba” / Black Forest / Milk Chocolate and Hazelnut “religieuse” Dark chocolate and raspberry 1000 feuille / White chocolate and strawberries tartlet / Macaroon tower Selection of chocolate truffle and chocolate lollypop Show piece Demo animation Live Music: Indio and Avi
Friday, June 15th ★ 10:00pmMidnight $150 thru 6/15 at 12pm, $195 at door if available
Free shuttles to and from ALL TASTES from Wailea Resort hotels
You must be 21 and over to attend this event. Photo ID required. *Taste of Chocolate ticket includes Friday, June 15th Celestial Cinema Festivities.
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Filmmakers Panels
Please Note: All panelistss on all panels subject to chang ge.
C I N E M A C A L A B A S H: TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
After six p plus months of crawling g around on hands and knees in a cinematic coal mine looking for diamonds, what we came up witth were — guess what? — Diamonds! This panel will explore th he extraordinary range of stories, both features and shorts, that arre having their Maui Premieres at this year’s Maui Film Festival. Panelists Jonathan Berman, Producer/Director, Calling All Earthlings Jay SIlverman, Director, Off the Menu
Keepers of the Magic Tina Pehme, Producer Kim Roberts, Producer Vic Sarin, Director/Writer/Cinematographer
CHANGING THE WORLD O N E F I L M AT A T I M E
Like surprises? We do. And we we’re re cooking up a special one in this panel that will feature filmmakers uniquely qualified to share ttheir passion for the worlds they explored in their latest projects. W Wish we had more details to share with you now but cooking u up a delicious and nutritious cinematic stew for all of you sometimess just needs to simmer a bit longer. Panelists Living in the Future’s Past Susan Kucera, Producer/Director Ken Polk, Sound Designer Dirt Rich Marcy Cravet, Director Curt Overway, Producer
Moderator Barry Wurst, Film Critic, MauiTime Weekly
Moderator Jay April, President & CEO, Akaku Community Access Television
WHAT IT T TA AKES TO T TA AKE ON THE RISK OF MAKING A MOVIE
A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF KULEANA & MORE!
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Mei Court Wailea Beach Resort Saturday, y, June 16 11:30 A.M.
You live on an island in the middle of the vast Pacific. Yet, you havve a dream. You have a script. You have a director. You have a cine e matographer. You have talented actors. One of them an Academ my A Award® d® nominee. i Y even have You h th financing! the fi i ! Now N Wh t? What? Panelists Find Yo Your Vo Voice Christopher Herd, Director/ r/Cinematographer Patrick Rohr, Producer, Find Yo Your Vo Voice Benjamin Rupp, Executive Producer, Find Your Vo Voice Adam Saunders, Producer/Lead Actor, Find Yo Your Vo Voice Moderator Rick Chatenever, Journalist and Screenwriter Mei Court Wailea Beach Resort Saturday, y, June 16 12:30 P.M.
Since its world premiere in the '17 Maui Film Festival, KULEANA won numerous festival awards and just completed an unpreceden nted sevenweek Regal Cinemas theatrical run in Hawaii and Guam; the first locally locallyoriginated originated featu feature ure in almost a decade to grace the e big screens. This fall the movie opens in mainland theaters, and will be sold into VOD and TV in overr 50 international territories under a new title. Panelists Brian Kohne, Writter/Director/Producer Kuleana Kainoa Horcajo, Actor/Cultural A Liaison Kuleana Donne Dawson, Haawaii State Film Commissioner Tract Bennett,, Maui Film Commissioner Moderator Rick Chatenever, Journalist and Screenwriter
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Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
Calling All A Earthlings
Dirrected By: JonatthanBerman Prroducers: Jonathan Berman, Iain Kennedy, Danny D Kuchuck, Paul Rabin, Alan Steinfeld Cinem matographer: Tony Molinaa, Gregory J. Wilson To Editor: Iain Kennedy Cast: Teddy Quinn, Te Ted Markland, Eric Burdon, Daniel Boone, Valerie Gill, V Victoria Williams
1950s Howard Hughes employeeconfidante George e Van Tassel uses alien guidance and Nikola Tesla's ideas to b build a time machine—The Integratron. Is he deluded, or could it actually work? As waves of devotees join him in the Californiaa desert, the FBI gets involved, fearing insurrection and possibly more. Nearing completion, Van Tassel's tale and the Integrratron meet an unexpected end: the "workings" of the dome finaally emerge. The unusual story is told by historians, astronomers and current residents of Joshua Tree, including the stewards of the Integratron, the Karl Sisters, and a galaxy of be elievers and skeptics alike. 77 min. NR
Castle Theater ★ Saturday, y, June 16 ★ 7:30 PM
GANNON’S 2017 MAUI FILM FESTIVAL PACKAGE
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Complimentary Parking & Beach Chair in Gannon’s reserved movie section Tickets not included. Visit mauifilmfestival.com to purchase movie tickets.
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Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
Dirt Rich
Dirrected By: Marccelina Cravat Prroducers: Marcelina Craavat, Eric Katsuleres
While the sky may not be falling, the odds are good tthat Climate Change — yes, unfortunately it’s real—may make e the planet unhealthy, if not uninhabitable, for human life and m many species in our grandchildren’s lifetime. This living, breathin ng lesson in Earth wisdom makes clear there are geotherapy strategies ategies that are already—and over time—returning our atmosphere to safe levels of carbon while “growing” healthy soil (our most precious resource), and coincidentally, supporting the health of the oceans of Earth at the same time. 86 min. NR
Castle Theater ★ Sunday, y, June 17 ★ 5:00 PM
Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
Hope Springs Eternal
Dirrected By: Jackk C. Newell Prroducers: Andrew Eriksen Nold, LLauren Hannum, Jeff McHugh, Levi Smock, Alex Levine, Austin Rising Executiive Producers: Eric D. Nold, Christina M. Nold Written By: Stephanie Mickus Cast: Mia Rose Frampton, Stony Blyden, Juliette Angelo, Beau Brooks, Lauren L Giraldo Kate Rachesky, Lisa Cimorelli, Amy Cimorelli, Dani Cimorelli, Christina Cimorelli, Katherine Cimorelli, Lauren Cimorelli, Tim Kazurinsky, Kara Zediker, LaRoyce Hawkins, Pej Vahdat, V Beth Lacke
Hope Gracin is known as "the girl dying of cancer" and a has fully embraced this identity. Posting YouTube videos, havving fun with friends, an Australian boyfriend, and being popularr have been results of this identity… until her tests show that she s is cured. Hope, unsure of what her new future holds, hides th he truth. But as what happens with most secrets, the truth come es out. How will everyone react? With the help of her friends and loved ones, Hope faces her fear of living only to discover the e beauty of living. 78 min. NR
Castle Theater ★ Saturday, y, June 16 ★ 5:00 PM
Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
Keepers of the Magic
Dirrected By: V Sarin Vic Prroducers: Tina Pehm me, Kim Roberts Written by: V Sarin Vic Cinematographer: Vic Sarin Editor: Austin Andrews Composer: Justin R. Durban Cast: John Boorman, Cesar Charlone, Roger Deakins, Bruno Delbonnel, Sam Mendes, George Miller, Vittorio Storaro, Gordon Willis
Vittorio Storaro, Gordon Willis and Roger Deakins are e among the ten cinematographers featured in this breathtakking journey through cinematic images that have transfixed audiences around the world. The film both provides insight into ho ow cinema's most iconic moments came to be, and honors th he relatively unsung heroes whose vision and talent were always right before our eyes. 77 min. NR
Castle Theater ★ Friday, y, June 15 ★ 3:00 PM
Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
Living in th he Future’s Past
Dirrected By: Sussan Kucera Prroducers: Jeff Bridges, Su usan Kucera, Jim Swift Cinem matographer: Sussan Kucera Editor: Susan Kucera Cast: Jeff Bridges, Piers Sellers, Leonard Mlodinow, Timothy Morton, Oren Lyons, Daaniel Goleman, Bruce Hood, Ruth Gates, Rich Pancost, General Wesley Clark, Renee Lertzman, Nathan n Hagens, Ugo Bardi, Amy Jacobson, Paul Roberts
This truly trailblazing, mindboggling documentary— —let’s call it a poem to allow it to stand apart—explores: what kin nd of future do we want to live in? Jeff Bridges produced and co owrote this film, directed by Mauian Susan Kucera, which presents a beautifully photographed 4K tour de force of original thinking on who we are and the life challenges we face. This film upends our way of thinking and provides original insigh hts into our subconscious motivations, the unintended consequ uences, and how our fundamental nature influences our future as humankind. 84 min. NR
Castle Theater ★ Sunday, y, June 17 ★ 7:30 PM
Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
Mo ountain
Dirrected By: Jenniifer Peedom Prroducers: Stephen Boyle, Eric E Crosland, Anson Fogel, Daavid Gross, Tim Kemple, Tim Maddocks, Stevie Meier, Martin n Myer, Renan Ozturk, Jennifer Peedom, Malcom Sangster, Paul Wiegard Written by: Robert Macfarlane, Jennifer Peedom Cinematographer: Renan Ozturk Editors: Christian Gazal, Scott Gray Composer: Richard Tognetti Cast: Willem Dafoe
Wheth her venturing inside a Sherpa monastery or recording a mountain expanding and contracting as though breathing via the magic of timelapse photography, there are moments of great beautyy in the holdyourbreath edge of your seat magnificence of MOUN NTA TAIN. Gliding shots of snowcapped mountains ringed by clouds and the daredevils who climb them across continents armed with drones and GoPros from Tibet to Australia to Alaska to BAS SE jump, mountain bike, wingsuit and tightrope walk between peaks all described with gravity and awe by narrator Willem m Dafoe. 70 min n. PG
Castle Theater ★ Friday, y, June 15 ★ 5:00 PM
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Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
Puzzle P
Dirrected By: Marcc Turtletaub Prroducers: Wren Arthur, Peter Saraf, Guy Stodel Written by: Oren Moverm man, Natalia Smirnoff Cinematographer: Chris Norr Editor: Catherine Haight Composer: Dustin O’Halloran Cast: Austin Abrams, Mandela Bellamy, Myrna Cabello, Sebastian Chacon, Danny L. L Chapman, Helen Coxe, David Denman, Abigail Friend, Barry Godin, Collin Grubbs, Lori Hammel, Livv Hewson, Irrf rfan Khan, Steven G. Lawrence, Alison Linkov, Kelly Macdonald, Ronald Scott Maestri, Rub ben Navarro, Annie Pisapia, Vin Scialla, Daniel Stewart Sherman, Bubba Weiler, Josselyn Wolf
Mauian Marc Turtletaub, producer of the Acade emy Award winning LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, directs a cast, in ncluding the ubertalented Kelly Macdonald and Irrfan Khan, in this gentle yet powerful story of a woman’s unexpected midlife disscovery that she’s a jigsawpuzzle prodigy, which brings with it th he birth of a newly discovered independent streak that inspires aand changes her life forever. Variety raved that “PUZZLE is the m missing piece in American blockbuster filmmaking.” 103 min. R
Castle Theater ★ Friday, y, June 15 ★ 7:30 PM
Maui Arrtts & Cultural Center
The B Bookshop
Dirrected By: Isabel Coixet Prroducers: Jaume Banacolocha, Joan Bas, Adolfo Bllanco, Chris Curling, Jordi Berenguer, Sol Bondy Alex Bo oyd, Ricardo Marco Bude, Man nuel Monzon, Paz Recolons, Fernando Riera Albert Sagales, Ignacio SalazarSimpson, Thierrry WaseBailey, Jamila Wenske, Henriette Wollmann Written by: Isabel Coixet, Penelope Fitzgerald Cinematographer: JeanClaude Larrieu Editor: Bernat Aragones Composer: Alfonso de Vilallonga Cast: Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Patricia Clarkson, Hunter Tremayne, Honor Kneafsey, James J Lance, Frances Barber, Reg Wilson, Michael Fitzgerald, Lucy Backwith, Nigel O’Neill, Jorge Suquet, Haarvey Bennett, Lana O’Kell, Adie Allen, Lucy Tillett, Toby Gibson, Gary Piquer, Alfie Rowland, Sophie Heydel, Mary M O’Driscoll, Karen Ardiff, Charlotte Vega, Barry Barnes, Conor Smith, Rachel Gadd, James Murphy, Nick Devvlin, Richard Felix, Franshesca McGill Perkins, Robbie Beggs, Reed Brody, Julie Christie, Ramon De Espanaa, Corey Millar, Max Mir
This opening night film at the prestigious Seattle In nternational Film Festival stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy and the always amazing Maui Film FestivalHonoree Patricia Clarksson. Set in a small town in 1959 England, a woman decides to open a bookshop against polite but ruthless local oppo osition — a decision that becomes a political minefield, butt helps her connect to a kindred spirit. 108 min. PG
Castle Theater ★ Saturday, y, June 16 ★ 3:00 PM
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Dirrected By: Collin McIvor Prroducers: Katy Jackson, Jacqueline Kerrin, John Leslie, Thomas Vencelides, Ch hristopher Figg Kevin Jackson, Lisa Lambert, Brendan n Mullin, Robert Whitehouse, Dominic D Wright Written by: Colin McIvor Cinematographer: Damien Elliott Editor: Brian Philip Davis, Chris Gill Composer: Mark Thomas Cast: Toby Jones, Penelope Wilton, Art Parkinson, Ian McElhinney, Amy Huberman, Dam To mian O’Hare, Clare McMahon, Stephen Hagan, Lalor Roddy, Maggie Cronin, Ian O’Reilly, James Stockdale, Pauline Hutton, Ciaran Nolan, Seamus O’Hara, Frank Cannon, Geraldine McAlinden, Donncha Crowley, Glen Nee, N Colin Carnegie, Shane McCaffrey, Huston Gary, Michael Stuart, Andrew McNeill, Charlie Bonner, Oliver Wilson, Emily Flain, Cliodhna McGoldrick, Eimhear Jackson, Corey Millar, Hannah McWilliams, Norma Ingraam, Simon Finlay, Jessica McWilliams, Louise Hanley, McCausland Gary, Thomas McQ Quillan
A remarkable true story, set in Belfast, Ireland in 19 941, tells the tale of a village that saved a baby elephant during the air raids of World War II. A perfect film for a Father Father’ss Day matine ee with your kids or to remember what magic there can be even in n the tumult of war. 91min. PG
Proudly Presented by: Castle Theater ★ Sunday, y, June 17 ★ 1:00 PM
AW T FILM SHOWCASE HA W AI‘I SHOR WA RT &L ONG ST OR Y SHOR TS SHOWCASE LO TO RY RT A FREE COMMUNITY SCREENING! OPEN TO ALL!
HA AWAI‘I SHORT T FILM SHOW WCASE
Six films take t a kaleidoscopic look at Hawai‘i and its influen nce here and be yond. Th he stories include a doc on chocolate farming on the t Big Island, a young filmstudent fi interpretatio on of the Kumulipo, the im mportance of Kaho‘olawe as sacred land and more.
LONG STORY SHORTS SHOWCASE
These unique films take you to experience a brilliant mathematician's life lived in nature in the jungles of Maui; the tenacity of environmental street artistry within view of the Eiffel Tower,and a fantastical look into the world of a young girl enchanted by the wirewalker who has come to town ToesintheSand Cinema – Thursday, y, June 14, 8:00 PM, NR
2018 Short Film Showcase
ART OF COURAGE
Directed by: Kellee Marlow, Véronica Dupo ort Deliz
TTw wo internationally renowned artists prepare their canvas for an aerial art exxhibition during the International Climate Summit in Paris 2015, then find themselves in the t midst of an unexpected, largescale terrorrist attack in Paris that shuts down the entire city. Castle C tl Theater Th t – Sunday, S d y, Jun J ne 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase S
FUTALEUFU A RIVER FUTALEUFU: RIVE R CALLING
Directed by: Markus Bruno, Renato Dilago, Renata Felisatti, Jessica Nolte, Masi Torres
Filmed in Chilean Patagonia, one of the strongest and most beautiful rivers in the world exposes its drama, fueled on the rela tion of two natives with completely different profiles. Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
GRAHAM: A DOG’S STORY
Directed by: Paul Lazarus
Seen entirely from a canine’s point of view and accompanied by a comedic voice over of the animal’s thoughts, this short looks at the entire life of a canine from puppy to ‘letting go’ and beyond.
Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
I HEART NY
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A short film about the creator of the infamous I Heart NY logo and his struggle to find love for the city in a trying time.
This colorful handdrawn animation inverts the pop p culture trope of celebrity interview and usees it to create a soulful profile of a longtim me San Francisco resident.
Directed by: Andree Andreev
Castle l Theater h – Sunday, S d y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
THE NEVER/EN NEVER EN NDING MARATHON OF MR. DHAR RAM SINGH
Directed by: David Freid
The story of an elderly marathon runner from India who claaims to be an astounding 119 years old.
Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
THE RIVER OF O THE KUKAMAS
Directed by: Nika Belianina
Being born from the spirit of the River, Kukama people of Peru have a special connec tion to the water, which shrinks and grows throughout the year, affecting the lives of its citizens.
Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
Directeed by: Leah Nichols
Castle Theater – Sunday, Sundayy, June 17, 17 3:00 PM P Plays in the Short Film Showcase
TIPH TIPHANY HANY
Directed by: Justin Ferrato
Tiphany Adams, a fitness model, actor and paraplegic woman, shares her inspirational story about hope and perseverance.
Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
UNKNOWN ARTIST
Directed by: Fazila Amiri
For a 17yearold child bride, the only reprieve from her toxic, abusive relationship is writing and singing her poetry at the only women’s radio station in the city of Jalalabad, Afgan istan.
Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
Long Story Shorts Showcase 9:30 PM Preceeded by Hawai’i Short Film Showcase 8:00 PM
CYPHER
Directed by: Lawrence Lam
Tensions still linger in 1997 LA between the KoreanAmerican and the Blacck communities after the ’92 Riots when a KoreanAmerican high school student finds himsself pulled into LA’s underground hip hop scene where the two worlds collide. ToesintheSand Cinema Thursday, y, June 14, 8::00 PM Plays in the Long Shorts Film Showcase
THE CHOCOLATE GARAGE: G GARAGE IN HAWAII
Directed by: Sunita De Tourreil, Seneca Klassen
Visit farmers and makers in Hawaii who are trying to create a new system of growing cacao that values everyone involved, bringing back the value to those that grow it and envi sioning new models for those who make it. ToesintheSand Cinema Thursday, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED
Directed by: Christopher McLeod
Follow 25 sacredsite guardians from around the world as they journey to the Hawaiian is land of Kaho‘olawe for shared ceremony and strategic dialogue before attending the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Honolulu in September 2016. Along the way they share heartfelt stories of success and failure as they commit to work together in a worldwide ef fort to protect sacred places and indigenous land rights. ToesintheSand Cinema Thursday, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
MIRETTE
Directed by: Helen n O’Hanlon
A live action adaptation of the hugely successful book 'M Mirette on the High Wire'. Mirette lives and works w with her grandmother Mémé Gâteau who o runs a Parisian boarding house frequented by circus performers. One night a mysterious guest arrives. Toesin i theSand h S d Cinema i Thursdayy, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Plays in the Lon ng Shorts Film Showcase
HULA GIRL
Directed by: Riess Hill, Amy Hill
Joan Anderson hass waited 50 years to prove that “a gentleman’s handshake” was hardly a deal and it’s time to set the record straight of the untold story beehind one of the biggest fads in modern Am merica, the Hula Hoop. ToesintheSand Cinema Thursdayy, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
I AM BECAU USE YOU ARE
Directed by: Stefan n C. Schaefer
When a twelveyeaarold learns his grandfather is suffering from Alzheimer's, he is desperate to build a machine capable of recording and storing memories before b it's too late.
ToesintheSand Cinema Thursdayy, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
THE ART OF LIFE
Directeed by: Josiah Yu
Michaeel is a mathematical genius. He sees compleex patterns where others cannot. Yet emotio onally he couldn’t handle society. So he created d a life that most people would not think possible; p where science and spirituality merged d, and dolphins became his friends. ToesintheSand i h S d Cinema i Thursday, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Playys in the Long Shorts Film Showcase
KU‘I
Directed by: Spencer Hyde
The nonprofit organization Ma Ka Hana Ka ‘Ike, which means 'In Working One Learns', collaborates with Hāna High & Elementary to offer students handson Hawaiian cultural programs. Together, the young Hawaiians in Ku‘i inspire other young people to rise up and d discover their kuleana. ToesintheSand Cinema To Thursday, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
THE OCEAN: OUR FOUNDATION N
Directed by: Malia Cahill, Amia Voluntad, Chloe Chin, Ku‘ulei Kaleleiki, Natalia Polinskeyy
Referencing the coral polyp’s central role in the Kumulipo, or Hawaiian creation chant, as a metaphor for its current role as warning sign of the destruction modern humans are doing to our oceans, this film features voiceovers by local ocean advocates Ekolu Lindsey, Lily Solano and Paige Alms about re discovering our kuleana to protect our ocean. ToesintheSand Cinema To Thursday, y, June 14, 8:00 PM Castle Theater – Sunday, y, June 17, 3:00 PM Plays in the Short Film Showcase
Kahului - Now open next to Target
Frequently Asked Questions WHERE IS THE CELESTIAL CINEMA? The Celestial Cinema is at the Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course, on the amphitheaterlike slopes of the golf course driving range.
WHERE DO I PARK FOR CELESTIAL CINEMA? Parking for Celestial Cinema is at the Wailea Special Event Lot. From there, you take our complimentary shuttle service. The only parking available at the Gold and Emerald Course is for patrons with reservations to Gannon’s Restaurant and/or Maui Film Festival Wailea 2018 VIP Patron Passholders.
IS THERE A SHUTTLE SERVICE? A free shuttle, courtesy of Akina Aloha Tours, will take festival attendees to and from the Celestial Cinema and Special Event venues. Celestial Cinema shuttles run continuously starting at 6:15 pm. Opening Night Reception shuttles begin at 4:45pm from hotels only. Taste of Wailea shuttles begin at 4:45 pm (from both resort hotels and the Special Event parking lot). All shuttles will return to the Special Event Parking Lot at the end of each Special Event and Celestial Cinema Feature Film. Return shuttles will drop off guests at Wailea resort properties and the Wailea Event Parking Lot upon request. "For guests staying in Wailea Resorts, complimentary shuttle service from the hotel main entrance (side entrance at the Fairmont Kea Lani) is available to Celestial Cinema and all events except Filmmakers Panels, Filmmaker’s Brunch and Soirée at Spago."
WHERE IS CELESTIAL CINEMA WILL CALL? Celestial Cinema Will Call is at the ticketing counter in the lobby of Gannon’s Restaurant and the Gold & Emerald Golf Course Pro Shop. The shuttle buses will drop you off right in front of it.
WHAT IS A GOOD NIGHT TO BRING MY KIDS TO THE FILMS? Parents are urged to research films for appropriateness for their children. Tickets for kids 12 & under are $10 on Wednesday (June 13th) and Sunday (June 17th) at Celestial Cinema and Sunday (June 17th at 1:00pm) at Castle Theater, although this is not meant to imply that the films are necessarily appropriate for children.
HOW IS SEATING ARRANGED AT THE CELESTIAL CINEMA? Seating at Celestial Cinema is on the grass, and is arranged on a first come first served basis. To make things more comfortable, please feel free to bring your own low back beach chairs, blan kets, and pillows or towels to sit on. You may also rent a low back beach chair for $5 per night. Rentals require a $15 deposit refunded upon return of chair. Special arrangements available for persons with disabilities.
Special seating available for patrons dining at Gannon’s Restaurant before attending Celestial Cinema and/or Maui Film Festival Wailea 2018 VIP Patron Pass Holders.
CAN I BRING FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO CELESTIAL CINEMA? No. Outside food, beverages, or coolers are not allowed. Thank you for your understanding.
ARE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AVAILABLE AT THE CELESTIAL CINEMA? Yes. Nightly offerings will include salads, wraps, sandwiches, and delicious hot dinners, including vegetarian options. Snack items ranging from popcorn to cupcakes will also be available. Celestial Cinema is an alcoholfree venue. Soft drinks and bottled water will be available for purchase. Maui Film Festival is proud to offer recycling bins in which to place your cans, cardboard, plastic and glass containers. Maui Film Festival is proud to offer recy cling bins in which to place your cans, cardboard, plastic and glass containers.
HOW DO I PAY FOR FOOD AT CELESTIAL CINEMA? Scrip, purchased with cash, is the cur rency used at Celestial Cinema for food and beverages. There is an ATM on site. HOW DO I GET TICKETS FOR THE TRIBUTES? Tributes are ticketed with the film that they precede. See our film guide at mauifilmfestival.com for specifics.
IS FOOD AVAILABLE AT THE MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER? Yes, delicious food prepared by local restaurants and caterers will be available in the Yokouchi Founders’ Court. Call the MACC Box Office for specifics regarding time and menu at 808242SHOW. WHAT IS THE ATTIRE FOR FILMS AND EVENTS? Attire for films is casual. Evenings can be cool at Celestial Cinema and Toes in the Sand Cinema. Bringing a sweater or light jacket will guarantee your comfort for the evening. Attire for all Special Events is "Resort Wear", including the Taste of Wailea, our signature event.
ARE MINORS ALLOWED AT SPECIAL EVENTS? Our Special Events (Taste of Summer, Taste of Chocolate & Taste of Wailea) are restricted to guests 21 and over. Please bring I.D. Minors are allowed at all other festival screenings and events. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS? Tickets are available for sale on our website at MauiFilmFestival.com. Select passes and tickets are also available at Whole Foods Market in Kahului June 2nd– June 16th and at the Shops at Wailea from June 2nd – June 17th. For a complete list of locations please visit our Ticket Sales Location page.
For a complete list of locations please visit our Ticket Sales Location page.
IF I ORDERED PASSES OR TICKETS OVER THE PHONE OR WEB, WHERE DO I PICK UP MY TICKETS? All Passes are available for pickup at the Will Call at the first film or event that they include. All Film and Event Tickets are available for pickup at that event Will Call.
To pickup your purchases, you must bring the credit card used and photo ID. Tickets & Passes purchased prior to June 12th can be picked up at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office on June 12th only.
Call MACC Box Office for hours at 808242SHOW.
After June 13th, Rising Star Passes & Castle Theater Tickets will be available at MACC Box Office the day after purchase. After June 13th, Celestial Passes and Celestial Cinema single tickets will be available at Celestial Cinema willcall the day after purchase. Hours 6pm 10pm.
After June 13th, Shooting Star, Twilight, Comet, Stardust & Cosmos Passes will be available for pickup at the willcall of Celestial Cinema and/or the first Special Event that the pass includes.
After June13th, Special Event Tickets will be at the event willcall which opens half an hour prior to event start time.
After June 13th, Single Film Tickets will be at the screening location willcall which opens as follows: Celestial Cinema at 6pm & MACC during regular hours. Call MACC Box Office at 808242SHOW. Special arrangements for pick up of multivenue passes & gift purchases can be made by emailing boxoffice@mauifilmfestival.com.
WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR? Celestial Cinema will have door tickets available for $25 each, which grants entry for the entire evening. Celestial Passes will also be available at the door for $92 – good for 4 admissions on any night. Maui Arts & Cultural Center will have door tickets at $15 per film.
Special Events will have door tickets available unless the event is sold out. Please check our Special Events page on the website prior to event for status.
CAN I TAKE PICTURES AT THE FILMS AND EVENTS? Use of video cameras is strictly prohibited at all Maui Film Festival Wailea venues.
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2018 Ticket, Passes & Event Information
Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course Amphitheater $24 advance $25 at the door. Single Celestial Cinema Tickets can be used to enjoy whatever Night’s Premieres and Festivities you’d like. Kids 12 & Under are $10 Wed 6/13 & Sun 6/17 at Celestial Cinema. Available by phone and at the door. Parents please use discretion when choosing films kids might see. Castle Theater Maui Arts & Cultural Center $15 per film Available: In-Person MACC Box Office or www.mauiarts.org
SPECIAL EVENTS Filmmakers Panels & Intimate Conversations Saturday, June 16th Wailea Beach Resort $15 per panel Taste of Summer Opening Reception Wednesday, June 13th 5:00pm - 7:00pm Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort $150 thru 6/13 at 12:00pm $195 at door if available Taste of Chocolate Friday, June 15th 10:00pm - Midnight Four Seasons Resort Maui $150 thru 6/15 at 12:00pm $195 at door if available Taste of Wailea Saturday, June 16th Wailea Golf Academy at Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course 5:00pm - 7:00pm $150 thru 6/15 at 12:00pm $195 at door if available
MULTI-USER FILM PASSES Rising Star Pass Multi-user Family & Friends Pass Valid for 4 Films at MACC $52 thru 6/12 $56 from 6/13 - 6/17 Celestial Cinema Pass Multi-user Family & Friends Pass Valid for 4 Celestial Cinema Entries. $88 – thru 6/12 $92 - 6/13 to 6/17
EXCLUSIVE INDIVIDUAL USER PASSES: Shooting Star Pass All Films at MACC & Celestial Cinema PLUS Film Panels PLUS Priority Celestial & MACC Entry. $225 thru 6/12 $250 6/13 to 6/17 Twilight Pass All Shooting Star Benefits PLUS Taste of Summer Opening Party $375 thru 6/13 at noon $425 on 6/13 after noon if available Comet Pass All Shooting Star Pass Benefits PLUS Taste of Chocolate. $375 thru 6/15 at noon $425 on 6/15 after noon if available Stardust Pass All Shooting Star Pass Benefits PLUS Taste of Wailea. $375 thru 6/16 at noon $425 6/16 after noon if available Cosmos Pass An A-List Pass that includes all Shooting Star Benefits, PLUS All Festival Culinary Arts Special Events & Filmmakers Brunch $750 thru 6/12 $910 6/13 to 6/17
VIP PATRON PASSES
Galaxy Pass A Special Festival Pass which includes: Secret Location Private Gathering, Taste of Summer Opening Reception at Grand Wailea, Taste of Chocolate at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Taste of Wailea at the Wailea Golf Academy and Private Filmmakers Brunch. PLUS VIP Seating at Festival Screenings & Tributes, VIP Parking at Celestial Cinema, and Unlimited Access to All Screenings, Tributes and Filmmakers Panels. GALAXY attendees must be 21 $2,275 Limited Time Only $3,500 6/13 to 6/17 Big Bang Pass A Special Sapphire Circle Patron Pass that includes: All Benefits of a Cosmos Pass PLUS an Invitation to the Private 2018 Soirée at Spago, Saturday Filmmakers Brunch at Longhi's, VIP Seating at All Festival Venues, Access to the Festival's Special Big Bang Patron Passholders Shuttle to Special Events & Screenings. Includes a tax-deductible contribution benefit of $1,000. $3,250 Limited Time Only $5,000 6/12 to 6/17 Infinity Pass A Special Festival Pass which includes: All of the Benefits of the Galaxy and Big Bang Passes (as noted above) • PLUS By Invitation Only Access to a Private Gathering with Festival Filmmakers, Special Guests and Select Big Bang & All Infinity Patrons. • PLUS By Invitation Only Access to the Exclusive 2018 Honoree and Visionary Circle Patrons at a Secret Location. • PLUS Access to the VIP Festival Shuttle to Festival events whether in Wailea or at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. • INFINITY attendees must be 21 & Over. $4,850 thru 06/12 $7,500 6/13 to 6/17
INPERSON TICKET PURCHASE Whole Foods Maui Market June 2nd June 16th 10:00am 6:00pm The Shops at Wailea June 1st June 16th 10am 8:00pm Wailea Resort Concierge Desks (Grand Wailea and Four Seasons) June 13th June 17th (Resort Guests Only) Wailea Gold & Emerald Pro Shop June 13th June 17th Maui Arts & Cultural Center June 6th – June 17th 10am8pm. *MACC Films and Rising Star Pass Only
Tickets ordered over the phone or online will be available for pick up at individual event willcall. *Tickets are not available for willcall pick up for some events on the same day of pur chase.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE SPECIAL EVENT PARKING LOT ON WAILEA IKE DRIVE Celestial Cinema Runs continually from 6:15pm
Taste of Summer Opening Party Parking available only at Grand Wailea
Taste of Chocolate No shuttle from Special Event Lot Parking Shuttle service available from Wailea Beach Public Parking Lot from 9:45pm Taste of Wailea Shuttle runs continually from 4:45pm
Maui Film Festival Wailea Resort Shuttle schedule: Available to Wailea Resort guests from the front entrance of most resorts. Kea Lani Shuttle service is at the side entrance.
FESTIVAL PARKING Wailea Special Event Parking Lot is located at the top of Wailea Ike Drive. When approaching Wailea from Piilani Highway (Hwy 31), as you make the right hand turn on to Wailea Ike Drive, the lot will be on your left. A free shuttle, courtesy of Akina Aloha Tours, will take festival attendees to and from venues.
Celestial Cinema There is NO Festival Parking in Gannon's Restaurant Lot. All parking for the Celestial Cinema will be at the Wailea Resort Special Event Parking Lot. Taste of Summer Opening Party Valet Parking at Grand Wailea Resort Taste of Chocolate Wailea Beach Parking Lot. Limited Valet Parking at Four Seasons. Taste of Wailea Special Event Parking Lot. No Parking at Gannons Castle Theater & McCoy Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Ample onsite parking. No shuttle service available.
IMPORTANT DETAILS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE. On rare occasions, screenings, personal appear
ances and panelists are subject to change or cancellation. It’s always a good idea to check the Maui Film Festival’s website for updates, special screenings and more!
No coolers, bottles, outside food or beverages are allowed at any Festival venues. Food and beverages are available for purchase onsite at the Celestial Cinema, which is an alcoholfree venue. No Refunds. No Exchanges. Rain or Shine. Lost, Stolen and/or Damaged Festival Passes, Special Event Tickets, Film Premiere Tickets, and Filmmakers Panel Tickets cannot be replaced. Please place your cans, cardboard, plastic, and glass containers in our recycling bins. Green Is Good!
TICKET AND PASS PICK UP
• To pickup your purchases, you must bring the credit card used and photo ID. • Tickets & Passes purchased prior to June 12th can be picked up at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office on June 12th *for one day only. • Call MACC Box Office for hours at 808242SHOW. • Starting June 13th, Rising Star Passes, McCoy Theater and Castle Theater Tickets will be available at MACC Box Office the day after purchase. • Starting June 13th, Celestial Passes and Celestial Cinema single tickets will be available at Celestial Cinema from 6pm 10pm. • Starting June 13th, Shooting Star, Twilight, Comet, Stardust & Cosmos Passes will be available for pickup at the willcall of Celestial Cinema and/or the first Special Event that the pass includes. • Starting June 13th, Special Event Tickets will be at the event willcall which opens half an hour prior to event start time. • Starting June 13th, Single Film Tickets will be at the screening location willcall which opens as follows: Celestial Cinema at 6pm & MACC during regular hours. Call MACC Box Office at 808242SHOW. • Special arrangements for pick up of multi venue passes & gift purchases can be made by emailing boxoffice@mauifilmfestival.com.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
• Please be advised that rain or shine, and without
exception, all Pass and Ticket sales are final and no refunds or exchanges will be made. • If lost, stolen or destroyed, Passes and Tickets will not be replaced. • Maui Film Festival staff and volunteers work year round to ensure that a good time is had by all. That said, festival management, either directly or through its volunteers and staff, reserves the right to refuse admission to, and/ or remove from any Festival Screening, Panel or Special Event, anyone whose actions are deemed troublesome and/or dangerous to other Festival attendees, guests, volunteers or staff. • The Festival exists thanks to many people’s efforts and many filmmaker’s support. The Maui Film Festival takes the protection of the intellectual property rights of each filmmaker and distributor seriously. The Festival expects and insists that all Festival attendees will honor both the spirit of this commitment and all laws that exists to penalize unauthorized recording with any device of and images or sound of Maui Film Festival projected film screening. Any and all individuals not honoring this request will be immediately ejected from the venue as well as forfeit, without compensation, all rights provided by any ticket or pass they may have purchased or provided in exchange for services rendered. Thanks, in advance, for your compliance and understanding. • Film, Panel, Tribute and Special Event schedules subject to change without notice. Check website for updates. PLEASE NOTE: Cameras and recording devices will not be allowed in Festival Event venues. • A separate confirmation letter will be sent for each order you have placed. • Detailed information available on our website at www.mauifilmfestival.com
Mahalo for your support of The Maui Film Festival!
Advertiser Directory
Andaz Maui.............................................................61 www.andazmaui.com
Humble Market Kitchin.........................................28 www.hmkmaui.com
Akina Tours and Transportation.............................116 www.akinatours.com
Jeffie Harris Hair Styling.......................................89
Art to Print ..........................................................114 www.a2phawaii.com
Kari McCarthy ........................................................20 www.karimccarthy.com
Akaku .....................................................................82 www.akaku.org
Grand Wailea .........................................................38 www.grandwailea.com
Blue Ginger ............................................................97 www.blueginger.com
DUO Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Maui................................40 www.fourseasons.com/maui
Fabiani’s Wailea.....................................................92 www.fabianis.com
Ferraro’s Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Maui..........................40, 43 www.fourseasons.com/maui Gannon’s ...............................................................80 www.gannonsrestaurant.com
Getty Images / WireIMAGE ...................................72 www.gettyimages.com
Gottling Furniture ................................................60 www.facebook.com/karlgottling Hawai’I Tourism Authority.....................................7 www.hawaiitourismauthority.org
Hawai’I Film Office ................................................34 www.hawaiifilmoffice.com
Hawai’I Life Real Estate Brokers .........................48 & 49 www.hawaiilife.com Home Remedies ..................................................90 www.creativehomeremedies.com
Homes and Land ....................................................76 www.homesandland.com
HomeWorld Furniture ..........................................94 www.homeworld.com Honua Kai Resort...................................................65 www.honuakai.com
Hotel Wailea Maui .................................................52 www.hotelwailea.com
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center ..............................85 www.huinoeau.com
Humuhumununukukuapua’a Grand Wailea Resort .............................................58 www.grandwailea.com/dine
KAPA Bar + Grill @ Wailea Beach Resort.........................28 www.waileamarriott.com
Kihei Auto Sales ....................................................118 www.kiheiautosales.com
KO Restaurant at the Fairmont Kea Lani ..........................50 www.korestaurant.com La’a Kea Farm / Foundation .................................85 http://www.laakea.org
Longhi’s .................................................................64 www.longhis.com Luana at the Fairmont Kea Lani ............................19 www.fairmont.com/kealanimaui/
Mana Foods............................................................32 www.manafoodsmaui.com Manao Radio..........................................................64 www.manaoradio.com Maria N. Isotov.....................................................104 www.mariaonmaui.com
Matteo’s Osteria ...................................................68 www.matteosmaui.com Maui Arts & Cultural Center..................................75 www.mauiarts.org
Maui County Film Office .......................................86 www.filmmaui.com
Maui Economic Development Board ...............................100 www.medb.org
Maui No Ka Oi Magazine ......................................74 www.mauimagazine.net
Maui Printing Company ......................................112 www.mauiprinting.com
Maui Tacos ...........................................................110 www.mauitacos.com Maverick Events ....................................................111 www.maverickeventsinc.com
Advertiser Directory
Mikel Jewelry ........................................................56 www.mikeljewelry.com
Spago .....................................................................24 www.fourseasons.com/maui/dining/restaurants/spago
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman .........................26 www.monkeypodkitchen.com
Stella Rivers Art.....................................................70 www.stellarives.com
Modern Luxury Hawaii Magazine ..........................21 www.modernluxury.com
Mulligans on the Blue ..........................................92 www.mulligansontheblue.com OfficeMax Services Center...................................115 www.officemax.com
Old Lahaina Luau ...................................................54 www.oldlahainaluau.com On Maui! .................................................................57 www.onmauimag.com Pacific Media Group...............................................18 www.pmghawaii.com
Pau Maui Vodka.....................................................96 www.paumaui.com
Paia Fish Market ....................................................78 www.paiafishmarket.com Paia Surf House .....................................................96 www.paisurf.com
Paia Youth & Cultural Center ...............................78 www.pyccmaui.org
Paradise SelfStorage ..........................................120 www.storagemaui.com Picture Mill ..........................................................108 www.picturemill.com
Randy Jay Braun Photography ...........................108 www.randyjaybraun.com
Residence Inn Wailea Marriott ...........................55 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnmriresidence innmauiwailea/
Ruth’s Chris Steak House......................................98 www.ruthchrishawaii.com
SlumberWorld .......................................................94 www.slumberworldhawaii.com
“Smile Hawaii / Lance D. Ogata, DDS Inc.” .........................92 www.drogata.com South Maui Animal Clinic......................................88
Spa Grande @ Grand Wailea ................................69 www.grandwailea.com
Stella Artois ..........................................................79 www.stellaartois.com
Taste of Chocolate at Four Seasons Resort Maui................................62 www.fourseasons.com/maui The Hollywood Reporter ......................................30 www.thehollywoodreporter.com
The Maui News .....................................................101 www.mauinews.com The Shops at Wailea ......................................14 & 15 www.theshopsatwailea.com
The Works Creative Group....................................36 www.theworkscreativegroup.com Tommy Bahama.....................................................46 www.tommybahama.com TriStar Restaurants ..........................................100 www.tristarrestaurants.com
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Wailea Resort Association ....................................93 www.wailearesortassociation.com
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Whole Foods Market Maui ...................................84 www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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