Join us for a creative adventure into the brainchild of local boy turned renowned Director, Destin Cretton, (Short Term 12, The Glass Castle, Just Mercy and Marvel Studios films Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), Hisako Film Labs and their student filmmaking programs. Co-Directed by Brad Kester and Joy Cretton, the Lab is a filmmaking education organization providing hands-on instruction and resources for Mauiʻs youth. The free Spring Lab program was in partnership with Maui Huliau Foundation, Fuzz Box Productions and UH Maui Academy for Creative Media. The Spring Lab was made up of five student teams who will showcase their films. A discussion and Q&A with each team, and Brad, will follow.
📸 Featured Speakers:
- Brad Kester – Filmmaker, Teacher, Hisako Lab Co-Director
- Spring Lab student filmmakers
- Kat Tracy – Akakū Education & Production Director, Moderator
Register here for free to secure your spot. Seating is limited! Doors open at 5:45pm and the salon starts promptly at 6pm.
Offered on the third Thursday of each month at Akakū’s Media Lab, Akakū Upstairs is a community outreach program designed to bring Maui Nui together in person to share, learn, and be inspired by local stories, elevating community and conversation. Watch the Akakū Upstairs Playlist on demand on our free MauiStream app to catch up on past salons.
You can make sure the Akakū Upstairs salon series continues to thrive, and provide great exposure for you or your business, by making a tax-deductible donation to Akakū or by becoming an underwriter. Just reach out to development@akaku.org for details.
Thursday August 21, 2025. Doors open at 5:45pm, salon starts promptly at 6pm.
Akakū Upstairs admission is free. Limited seating.
To Reserve a seat: Use the QR Code below or Register Here
