Akakūʻs July salon features local filmmakers Brian Kohne and Stefan Schaefer with a moderated discussion by Barry Wurst. Learn about whatʻs happening in Mauiʻs creative sphere & see excerpts of a variety of work made by Brian and Stefan. Brian is Mauiʻs Film Commissioner and will share whatʻs new at the Maui Film Office and UH Mauiʻs Academy for Creative Media. Stefan will share his current documentary project, Epic Swim Maui. Both will share other projects and the ins and outs of filmmaking success. Hawaii Film Critics Society founder, Barry Wurst, is sure to lead an inspiring conversation!
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 May 15, 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
