Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change

Finally...

We’ve had the honor to visit, interview and talk story with over 170 Beach Boys and members of the Beach Community. We spent hours selecting archival footage and going over photographs from private collections that were generously shared with us. We are particularly proud of the music in the film. This includes more than 24 selections, ranging from traditional Hawaiian chants, vintage classic songs about Waikiki and the old Beach Boys, to the contemporary music of Daniel Ho (Grammy Award Winner) Sean Na’auao, Peter Apo and our musician Beach Boys: Dickey-boy, Dewey, Troy and the Waikiki Sunset Jammahs.

A very successful private screening was held June 28, 2007 at Ala Moana Park's McCoy Pavillion. According to Producer/Director Caroline Yacoe, "About 200 people turned out." She said the film was well received.

Pu'uwai update

Website Update 3/13/07, Pu`uwai Productions is consulting with Don Brown, of “Over the Rainbow Productions”, and Oceanic Cable, Channel 16 (OC 16), Reel Stories on our final edit and near completion of an on-line edit of our film Waikiki, Riding the Wave of Change!

Mahalo to our supporters:
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Bridget Rankin
Greg & Karen Cochran
Duke’s Restaurants
Star Beach Boys
Quiksilver
China Uemura
Pedro Point Surf Club, CA
Alberta Star
Sidne and Lisa Long

The encouragement and support we have received from everyone is much appreciated. Thanks also to Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL), Outrigger on the Beach at Waikiki, the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation and Malama Pono. The beach community has continually been ready, willing and able to help us in any way they could. We would arrive at the beach and they would always be there to help us. They would lug coolers stuffed with cameras and equipment, they took time out of their workday to be interviewed, sometimes without notice. They have even babysat our equipment while we’d go catch a wave. We are grateful.

It has been a whirlwind year, meeting and interviewing the Beach Boys of Waikiki, the old guard as well as the new comers. One thing holds true as we listen to their stories from one generation to another, they all contribute to the magic of Waikiki. Beach Boys share a love for the ocean and all who make it part of their life. When we sit and listen to them “talk story”, they all have a twinkle in their eye. We appreciate and thank them for trusting us with their stories, we have always embraced the idea that this was their film and we are just the facilitators.

Please continue to visit our freshly designed website for news, future screenings, and availability of Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change.

Aloha

California Tour

Pu'uwai Productions California Tour

We're back in Honolulu after a run in California at Yuba City and by the surfing communities where we showed the 12 minute promo for Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change at the Duke's restaurants in Huntington Beach and Malibu and at the Surfing Heritage Foundation. To our delight surfers and non-surfers, young and all appeared to have enjoyed the film.

California's broad sandy coastline, and picturesque, panoramic views of the Pacific were magnificent. Surfers on beautiful waves all the way up the coastline, regardless of temperatures, were inspiring. The connection between California and Hawaii proved that the surf culture has no boundaries. Everyone shared the aloha spirit, we felt very much at home with our new California friends.

The viewing of our promo for Waikiki: Riding the Waves of Change began in Yuba City. Their warm reception and interest proved that even if you're not a surfer, people are interested in the surfing lifestyle. The folks in Yuba City are a warm, friendly community interested in everything exciting and new. Thanks to:

• Java Retreat-Bill Hans, Owner and Managers Henry & Joyce Relski and Staff

• Brick House-Don Blaser, Owner and Staff

The Surfing Heritage Foundation in San Clemente. A world-class museum/archive facility. It serves as a symbolic center for the wave riding culture of the United States, dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of surfing as a sport, lifestyle, and culture.

• Barry K Haun, Curator/Creative Director

We showed our promo at both Duke's Restaurants, in Huntington and Malibu. They share magnificent ocean views, as they pay tribute to Hawaiian legendary surfer, Duke Kahanamoku. Their "ono" food and "Hula Pie", is served with warm hospitable service. Thanks to their employees who make everyone feel special. Duke's restaurants are a unique experience.

• Dukes Huntington,

• Brett Barnes, General Manager

• Dukes Malibu,

• Josh Morgan, General Manager

Pu‘uwai means from the heart, but it is the people we have met while making this film who have touched our hearts and we feel privileged for this opportunity.

For further information contact:

Hawai‘i - Caroline Yacoe at 808-396-3326 or Judy Athans 808-550-4202

California - Kristen at 805-504-3690

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-pau-

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