ʻOhina Labs
In 2017, ‘Ohina created its first-ever annual Filmmaker's Lab with the goal of furthering their mission of supporting and educating the next generation of Hawai‘i storytellers and filmmakers.
The inaugural lab was hosted by Black Panther screenwriter Joe Robert Cole. Over the course of a two-day workshop, Cole met with local filmmakers Mitchel Viernes, Erin Lau, Ty Sanga, Alika Maikau, Sky Bruno, and Vilsoni Hereniko to discuss their short film concepts, edit their 10-page screenplays, and hear pitches in a Hollywood studio-type environment, complete with questions, notes, and feedback from Cole and the ‘Ohina executive team.
ʻOhina Lab 2017 Participants
Director Ty Sanga with mentor, Black Panther co-screenwriter, Joe Robert Cole