As The Water Darkens (2022)
A weaver navigates between survival and her connection to the land while a mysterious rash grows on her body. While working as a cleaner, she becomes entranced by a mysterious painting and learns it is inspired by a Hawaiian creation story. As her rash worsens, she realizes her drinking water has been poisoned by fuel leaking into the island’s watersheds, and undergoes a major transformation.
Director: Tiare Ribeaux
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Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers as Kunawai |
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Nanea Lum as The Artist / Kia'i |
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Kālikopuanoaheaokalani Aiu as Guardian / Kia'i |
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Sean Sugitan Childers as Guardian #2 |
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Jasmine Reiko Healy as Guardian #3 |
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Sarah Kamakawiwo'ole as The Friend |
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Jamal Mamalias as Groundskeeper / Eʻepa |
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Puakea Nogelmeier as Bus Public Service Announcement (voice) |
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Sancia Miala Shiba as Hala Picker #2 |
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Josh Tengan as Hala Picker #1 |
| Writing | Sebastian Galasso | Writer |
| Writing | Tiare Ribeaux | Writer |
| Art | Nanea Lum | Production Design |
| Production | Aaron Hansen | Production Coordinator |
| Writing | Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers | Story Consultant |
| Crew | Jody Stillwater | Cinematography |
| Production | Sebastian Galasso | Producer |
| Writing | Nanea Lum | Story Consultant |
| Camera | Vincent Bercasio | Grip |
| Crew | Kālikopuanoaheaokalani Aiu | Choreographer |
| Production | Jody Stillwater | Producer |
| Crew | Vincent Bercasio | Cinematography |
| Sound | Jason Chu | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Jody Stillwater | Grip |
| Directing | Tiare Ribeaux | Director |
| Sound | Jody Stillwater | Sound Recordist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tamiko Hobin | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Reise Kochi | Set Designer |
| Sound | Ted de Oliveira | Sound Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers | Costume Design |
| Art | Tiare Ribeaux | Production Design |
| Sound | Romeo Lapitan | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Jason Chu | BTS Footage |
| Camera | Reise Kochi | BTS Footage |
| Art | Vi Viray Bautista | Graphic Designer |
| Editing | Tiare Ribeaux | Editor |
| Sound | Tiare Ribeaux | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Ted de Oliveira | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tiare Ribeaux | Costumer |
| Visual Effects | Vincent Bercasio | Photo Retouching |
| Sound | Erick Melanson | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | Sebastian Galasso | Choreographer |
