Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Seariders!


Hilla and I spent our lat day in Hawaii vistiing the West side of the island of O'hau. Thanks to the amazing Jeff Stone we were able to screen the AFTER THE STORM film to a group of exceptional high school kids involved in a film production program at Waianae High School called "Seariders". Jeff and his brother Randy Stone started this program almost ten years ago to help local teens on the island get a head start in learning the skills needed to compete in the world of film and tv production. Candy Suiso, an inspired and inspiring teacher is in charge of the program and the staff are all brilliant graduates of the school who have come back to Waianae to pass along what they know to the next generation. You can visit their website at www.seariderproductions.com to learn more about them.

Superstar: : Kristina Vakameilalo

James, Jeff Stone, Candy Suiso, Hilla, Beverly Stone

1 comment:

  1. Just had to add something about Randy Stone if anyone who read this doesn't know who Randy was.
    He was an amazing director. and won the academy award for Trevor (that was written by James) among many other amazing films and TV shows.
    When we were in New Orleans working on After The Storm, Randy passed away. It was Feb 12, 2 weeks before the kids show in New Orleans.
    When we visited the school, Jeff Stone brought Randy and James' Oscar for the kids to hold and see. It was really amazing to share this with them along with showing After The Storm.

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