Wāhine in Film Lab Projects

A documentary about tenants resistance.

A grumpy woman dressed as Snow White spends an uncomfortable afternoon at a kid's birthday party. She confronts her worst insecurities, faces some old fears and becomes her own Prince Charming.

If By A Single Thread is a short, experimental documentary rooted in live action narrative recreations of cherished memories between the director, Florence Jane Andres, and her late mother, Jennifer. 

This short documentary follows Pua O' Eleili and Kelsey as they reclaim and share the recipe of pig's feet soup and its powerful reemergence into the hearts, mouths, and bellies of a local O'ahu community.

Leaked uncovers the not so ordinary period experiences of ordinary people, sharing that every menstrator has a unique story and relationship with periods. By sharing these stories, we can further destigmatize the period taboo.

After a brain scan reveals that Olivia was misdiagnosed and overmedicated at a young age, the efficacy of the American medical system is put into question, as well as her identity.

Leilani, a 50-year old Hawaiian woman, has to go back to her home island of Moloka‘i, where she will face her past traumas and reunite with her old lover, while reconnecting to her spirituality and healing practices, and ultimately, her calling in life.

Lily, a Hapa teen, and her father move to Kauai in the attempt to rebuild their family after the passing of Lily's mother. Soon after, Lily realizes how living on Kauai is different than visiting the island just for vacation. 

Gen is an eco-grief counselor who suffers from ego-grief.  What action does she take when planetary collapse, the carbon economy, and ocean garbage, threaten to make her Island home unlivable?  In this drama, Gen and her 'Ohana clash with "the impotent rot" of mainstream green groups and a harmful tech company.  The stakes are raised in the propulsive days before Opala Solutions dumps the Pacific Garbage patch on O'ahu's shores, testing Gen's non-violent values.

Elena, a 18 year old woman, is reminded that the monster of war lurks around every corner.

Traces of Brilliant Spirit is a feature historical documentary about a Korean artist who has dedicated her life to painting portraits of Korean women who fought for freedom 100 years ago.