Reel Wāhine of Hawaiʻi - Ann Marie Nālani Kirk
The Reel Wāhine of Hawai'i short film series chronicles talented and pioneering women filmmakers who tell Hawaii stories uniquely through a camera lens. Anne Marie Kirk is a native Hawaiian activist and filmmaker, whose documentaries inquire into Hawai‘i’s past and history’s impact on how we live today.
- Filmmaker(s)
- Amber McClure
- Category
- Short Film
- Subject Matter
- Women, Biography
- Featured In
- Pacific Pulse
- Region
- Hawai'i
- Length
- 9 Minutes
- Year
- 2024
- Website
- https://www.reelwahineofhawaii.org/
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Ann Marie Nālani Kirk is an award-winning filmmaker from Maunalua, Oʻahu. Her recent films include: Kai Piha: Nā Loko Iʻa about traditional Hawaiian fishponds, Kai Piha: Kaʻahele Ma Waikiki about the history of traditional Hawaiian surfing in Waikiki and other films include The Hawaiian Room about the legendary Hawaiian dancers and entertainers who Hawaiian Room in the Lexington Hotel, Homealani about her grandfather Oliver H. Kupau, and Happy Birthday, Tūtū Ruth about kupuna Ruth Kaholoaʻa from Waipiʻo, Hawaiʻi. Ann Marie is also the creator of maunalua.net, a cultural website sharing the moʻolelo of Maunalua, Oʻahu.
Amber McClure - Producer/Writer/Director/Editor
Amber McClure’s diverse background in documentary production, education, and advocacy reflects her passion for storytelling and cultural exploration. Currently, she holds the position of Director of Programs at Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), a member of the National Multicultural Alliance. Her documentary short film Finding Dohi (2020) screened at numerous film festivals worldwide, including the Hawai‘i International Film Festival, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and Seattle Asian American Film Festival. Currently pursuing a PhD in American Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, she is dedicated to furthering her knowledge and professional development.
Shaneika Aguilar - Camera/Audio
Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, cinematographer Shaneika Aguilar has always been fascinated with cameras and the ability to capture and materialize a moment in time. She is best known for her work on independent films as well as branded content.
Lee-Won Fulbright - Intern/Production Assistant
Lee-Won (she/her), raised in Kahaluʻu, is a recent graduate of Smith College with a background in digital art and film studies. She is currently working in social justice-focused communications and is interested in visual storytelling's possibilities to explore intersections of family, gender, and ways to preserve ephemeral connections: cultural, intergenerational, and identity-based.
Social Media
Instagram: @hiwomeninfilmmaking
Facebook: @Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking
