NEWS AROUND AFP

OCTOBER 2003

Production of Lon Takiguchi's Public Access: 4 of 5 wrapped November 5th. The feature length dark comedy was shot almost entirely at the Takiguchi estate in Ewa Beach over the past 3 months. Vince Keala Lucero was Director of Photography in what he called the "best time of his life." In what is certain to become a cult classic, Public Access is about three men on a mission. But do they all have the same mission in mind? The mission of Director Lon Takiguchi was clear over the course of production however, where the on-set moniker became "More Blood." Receipts to the tune of $1200 in blood supplies alone proved the moniker correct. A simple warning is in order: this movie is not for the faint of heart. But for those who like it twisted, Public Access: 4 of 5 will keep you smiling. Lon is currently in postproduction with co-editor Scott Mason.

NOVEMBER 2003
HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 2003
Filmmakers Vince Keala Lucero and Gerard Elmore worked on a record six films accepted into this year's Hawaii International Film Festival. Check out www.HIFF.org for more information on this year's festival and be sure to support local filmmaking. Read below for more on our films and the positions held..

Kissing God: When the bond between father and son is addiction.
Vince Keala Lucero: Director of Photography/Actor
Gerard Elmore: Assistant Camera
Ron Patricio: Director (www.pukonafilms.com)

Symphony for One: Life as seen by a blind man. Starring Terrance Knapp.
Vince Keala Lucero: Director of Photography
Gerard Elmore: Assistant Director/Assistant Editor
Sherri Robertson: Director

A Legacy: A Samoan woman examines her violent family history.
Vince Keala Lucero: 2nd Unit Assistant Director/DVD Duplication and Transfer
Gerard Elmore: Gaffer
Dorothy Mane: Director

Making of the Karaoke Video: A behind the scenes mockumentry of a Karaoke Video. Film art at it's finest. Gerard Elmore: Writer/Producer/Actor/Camera/Director (sowagummybears.com)

Inverse Reasoning: A man looks at the flip side of a decision when he meets a bum on the sidewalk. Gerard Elmore: Writer/Producer/Actor/Director

Cry of the Gods: A tale of foreigners invading and forcing islanders to do things against their will.
Gerard Elmore: Producer
Director: Brandon Dumlao.

DECEMBER 2003
The First Kamehameha Ohana Film Festival opened to a crowd of 200 on December 8th at the Kamehameha Auditorium. Featuring the cinematography of Vince Keala Lucero '93 on Kissing God and Symphony for One, the unique festival showcased works made by Alumni and Students. Kissing God by Ron Patricio also stars Kamehameha student Daniel Kalahele. Other films included Robert Pennybacker's Red Hibiscus, Celebration by Kodie Costa '03 and Todd Locey '03, Kava Kultcha by Leah Kihara '92, Leanne Ferrer '85, and Nalani Blane '94. The festival concluded with Patricia Gillespie (KS TV teacher) and Sam Polson's They Call Her Lady Fingers. The documentary tells the Betty Loo Taylor story and won the Blockbuster Audience Award at HIFF '03. Don Brown, Stephanie Castillo and Natalie Cross were also in the house capturing footage for Reel Stories, soon to premiere on OC16. Moon Yun Choi was also there from Aint It Cool News.