The Manaʻolana Project
The Production House Behind the Fest
Makaʻi Fest celebrates events from mauka to makai. The Manaʻolana Project is where the media gets made — commissioned stories from across the islands, produced end to end by a standing crew. The subjects come from everywhere; the craft comes from the team behind the scenes.
What We Produce
Landmark Stories
Moʻolelo of place across the moku of Oʻahu — the stories behind the stops on the Moku Map.
Event Promotions
Produced promotions for Makaʻi Fest events through the year, tuned to the mauka-to-makai concept.
Partner Commissions
Pieces commissioned by sponsors and community partners who want their story told with the same care.
The Milestone Event
Full coverage of the milestone festival at the Honolulu Civic Center & Kakaʻako — targeting 2031, where the years of productions converge.
The Deliverables
Enter the Gallery →Moku Moʻolelo
The short documentary — watch the flagship production.
The Gallery
Finished works and deliverables — film, digital story, and more.
Stills & Signage
Photography and the Moku Seal mark system carried by every piece.
Audio Stories
Recorded voices and soundscapes from across the island.
Produced by the Manaʻolana production team
Behind every landmark story, promotion, and festival moment is a crew of veterans who trained for it, earned the credit, and own the work.
Meet the Manaʻolana TeamWhere the Crew Comes From
Rooted in the Manaʻolana Initiative
The Project grew out of the Manaʻolana Media Training Initiative — veterans trained, funded, and backed to carry productions from first frame to final credit. Training built the crew; the Project puts it to work.