ESPN’s Article on the Eddie Aikau Documentary
December 10th, 2011We thought this was cool! Here’s the ESPN article about what we’ve been up to lately…
Shooting the…. Eddie Aikau Documentary.
Enjoy!
Liquid Planet Studios Grand Opening
October 6th, 2011It’s official! NumberEight, Liquid Planet Studios, JB Brands and RevaComm held its Grand Opening last week. We had over 200 past and current clients show their support of our new home. We want to give a big MAHALO to those who took the time to come. We are so grateful to have such wonderful friends supporting us.
Now that you know where our new home is located, don’t be afraid to stop by for a tour, come say hi or rent our facilities and/or gear!
Kimberly, Chris and Ruben right after our blessing
N8, LPS, JB Brands and RevaComm
National Geographic’s 2011 All Roads Film Festival
September 22nd, 2011We are so proud of our President and Chief Production Officer, Ruben Carrillo. His documentary Mana I Ka Leo, Power of the Voice was shown in the 2011 All Roads Film Festival in Washington D.C. This film festival is hosted by National Geographic and it showcases compelling films and photography exhibits from indigenous artists. National Geographic states that “these individuals from around the world offer fresh perspectives through innovative storytelling”.
Congratulations to Ruben Carrillo, Dawn Kaniaupio and Scott Culbertson for creating a beautiful film! We are proud to know and work with such artistic and gifted people!
For more information on Mana I Ka Leo, Power of the Voice, visit www.manaikaleo.com.
For more information on National Geographic All Roads Film Festival, visit nationalgeograhic.com.
HOME AND AWAY
September 6th, 2011Can you guess whose arm that is on the cover of the Hawaii Film & Video magazine? It’s our very talented Ruben Carrillo, President of Liquid Planet Studios. Ruben had the privilege of working with Leroy Jenkins, owner of Production Partners, on the set of Australia’s soap opera, Home and Away. The four days production took place in March at the Westin Moana Surfrider hotel on Waikiki Beach. Although it was a challenge to film with crowded locations and hotel restrictions, the crew pushed through bringing all aspects of Hawaii into the film. The production crew consisted of Australia’s director of photography, a script supervisor, director and a unit production manager, the rest of the crew support were local.
The New Mauna Loa Commercial
June 23rd, 2011And now…. the moment we’ve all been waiting for…
The new Mauna Loa Commercial featuring everyone’s favorite Mac Nut! Let us know when you see it on TV so we can do our happy dances!
Special thanks to Mauna Loa and JB Brands for their continued support.
ENJOY!
Credits
Director: Kay Yamaguchi
Director of Photography: Ruben Carrillo
Creative Director: Jon Bryan
Producer: Kimberly Seko
Creative & Production Assistant: Marichris Diga
Data Manager/ Camera Assistant: Mike Tanji
Gaffer/Grip: James Levy
Key Utility: Pancho Macias
Lead Stylist: Debbie Nishimoto
Hair & Make-up: Melody Levy
Editor: Jordan Teruya
PA’s: Bryant Cabrera & Maelle Au-harehoe
CAST (In Order of Appearance)
Halau Dancers
-Keli Ebata
-Victoria Garnett
-Wainane Hansen
-Tiana Kuni
-Katherine Tanaka
Surfboard Scene
-Kai Lee Corrie
-Andrew Corrie
-Ashley Kelleher
-Tim Kelleher
Surfer Girl Paddling Out
-Mariko Merritt
Picnic Scene
-Paul Bearman
-Pono Dickinson
-Stacie Dickinson
-Kili Dickinson
-Fenix Grange
-Malachy Grange
-Grace Grange
-Carol Sandoval
Ice Cream Shot
-Te’ana Bryan
-Soule Drake
-Kaya McTigue
Polo Rider
–Tiare Paty
Koko Head Runners
-Curt Ginther
-Jose Carlos Tome
Canoe Men
-Jon Bryan
-Chris Hochuli
-Michael Kane
-Kevin Yamada
Girls on Stand Up Paddle
-Pua Kaaihue
-Fetia Solomon
Bongo Scene
-Ruben Cabaniero
-August Colon
-Imani Colon
-Fernand Cortiguera
-Norman Lazo
-Christopher Raposas
-Mike Palmer
-Randalllee Pasion
-Mayco Santaella
Click on the link Mauna Loa Commercial to watch the it (feel free to play it again).
The New Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Commercial
June 8th, 2011We just wrapped filming the new Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut commercial. It was two slam-packed days of shooting. We even convinced the crew and talent to hike all the up and all the way down Koko Head (with all of our equipment too!) 
We definitely slept well that night!
This commercial was shot on three different HD cameras: The RED, Canon 5D and the Go Pro.
The final product is in editing, but we want to give you guys a peek of what and WHO to look for in the upcoming commercial. Thank you again to all of the talent and crew for their love and support of Mauna Loa!
The talent at the base of Koko Head
Talent Surfing in their 4 Man Canoe
Front shot of our talent catching a wave in their canoe
Our talent goofing around on their Stand UpTalent Having a Picnic
Our Talent Going Out for a Surf Session
Talent showing off their Hula Skills
Crew and Talent Trying to get the sunset shot
Our crew reviewing some of the recorded footage
Waikiki SPAM® JAM 2011
May 13th, 2011How many of you were able to go to SPAM® JAM last weekend?
On April 30th, Hormel Foods unveiled live before the crowds the winner of the SPAM® Can design contest. Remember our blog post calling all graphic artists to join in on the fun of creating a specialized Hawaii label for SPAM® ? Well our contest was answered by more than 100 local graphic designers and the winner was revealed to the public. The winner of the SPAM® Can Contest in addition to $1,000 and a year’s worth of SPAM® was… Scott Kaneshiro of Mililani, Hawaii. Congratulations Scott!!!!
Stay tuned for more posts about SPAM®!
In case you want to see more pictures, please visit Nonstop Honolulu.
Hormel presenting Scott with his cash prize
Scott Kaneshiro autographing SPAM's limited edition t-shirts with his winning design featured on it
A View of the day's crowd
N8 & LPS Team taking a break from assembling Scott's winning design and larger than life Spam Can
The NumberEight & LPS Teams Working SPAM JAM
Hapa Closes Out A Hawaii Five-O Episode
April 26th, 2011We thought we’d blog about one of our favorite musical duo’s, Hapa.
Hapa, was formed on Maui in 1983. In the scene of Hawaii Five-O, Cha Thompson introduces Hapa as themselves. That episode had approximately 17 million viewers.
According to the New York Times, Hapa is “the most successful Hawaiian Music group in recent history”.
Find the story on Hapa in the Star Advertiser, or visit them on their Facebook.
Congrats to Hapa for their appearance on Hawaii Five-O and for creating such great music. In case you missed the April 11th episode, or if you want to see it again, visit CBS.
Hapa
If You Love Your Chevy, Tell JN Chevorlet Why
April 1st, 2011JN Chevrolet is on the lookout again for Chevy lovers throughout Hawaii. Taken from the lyrics of their latest commercial jingle, the “My JN Chevy” campaign is looking for passionate Chevy owners who can share their stories and memories via video submissions at My JN Chevy.
Participants can enter in one of the following categories:
1. Why you’ve wanted to own a Chevy
2. Why you’ve been a loyal Chevy owner
3. Sing your own version of their latest commercial jingle. To view the commercial, visit JN Chevy’s YouTube
Video submissions are accepted March 28th, 2011 through April 15th, 2011. Then the public will have the chance to vote for their favorite video from April 18th through the 25th. Videos with the highest votes from each category (15 semi-finalists) will be sent to JN for review. They will choose the finalist from each category and then choose the grand prize winner. The grand prize winner receives a $10,000 certificate toward the purchase of their next JN Chevy. The two runner ups receives a $1,000 certificate and the 12 finalists receive a Chevy Lovers T-shirt.
So if you are a Chevy lover, submit a video and enter in the chance to win an awesome gift certificate for a Chevrolet! Don’t forget to tell your family and friends to vote for you too.
Also, a big thanks to Erika Engle for today’s post in the Star Advertiser regarding this awesome prize!
GOOD LUCK!
X-1 World Events & JN Chevrolet Put On “Champions III”
March 23rd, 2011This year’s X-1 Champions III at the Blaisdell Arena, had fights lined up worth watching all the blood and KO’s for. Not only was the main event with Niko Vitale vs. Dylan Clay exciting, all ten fights prior to the main event had KO’s, submissions and rounds worth talking about in the weeks to come. With the last fight having the crowd pumped and ready, the beefed up Clay and defending champ Vitale entered the cage ready to fight. Within the first round, Vitale found a hole perfect for an upper-cut and went for it, knocking Clay to the floor immediately. Vitale won by KO.
Battling for the 155lb. World Title were Harris Sarmiento from Kaneohe and Max Holloway from Makaha. This fight went all five rounds with the decision going to the judges. In the end, Max Holloway was announced the new 155lb. X-1 World Champion, at only 19 years old.
Ricky Wallace fought Eben Kaneshiro for the 145lb. State title. With Kaneshiro almost giving Wallace a KO with an unexpected throw to the head in the second round, Wallace pulled through and beat Kaneshiro.
Unfortunately, Russel Doane was injured in a car accident prior to the fight and was unable to compete leaving Van Oscar Penovaroff without an opponent. However, X-1 was able to find someone in the spur of the moment. Thomas “Tom Tom” Matias, stepped up to plate to fight Van Oscar last minute. “Tom Tom” Matias is a well-known kick boxer, having won multiple championships. With the opportunity to compete in his first professional fight, he stepped up to Van Oscar. Due to Van Oscar’s experience, he was able to defeat Matias by submission.
Collin Mansanas was defeated by Molokai’s Sale Sproat for the 185lb State Title. Sproat brought a crowd of 300 people to the Blaisdell from Molokai to cheer him on and it paid off. This Molokai cowboy gave the crowd an exciting fight to watch.
For the 145lb. State Title, Dustin Kimura fought Kurrent Cockett. Dustin won by KO.
Zane Kamaka vs. Jordan Kekino for the 170lb. State Title was suppose to be the fight of the night. However, Kamaka defeated Kekino in the first round.
The only woman’s fight of the night went to Raquel Paaluhi vs. Nicole Johnson. The Waianae fighter defeated Johnson, from Reno, Nevada.
Lolohea Mahe defeated Puka Bell for the HW State Title.
Steven Saito and Will Shutt fought for the 155lb. X-1 State Title. With a split decision, the judges named Shutt the winner.
The HW X-1 Amateur Title went to Paea Paogo vs. Kala Koa.
For more information on the Champions III fight, visit X-1 World Events, and The Star Advertiser.
For more pictures visit, Honolulu Pulse and Greg Honda.
Niko after his win against Dylan
The commentators right before the start of the Dylan vs. Niko fight
The busy crowd cheering on the all the fighters.
Some of the fighters at the X-1 Press Conference
A couple of the LPS girls who worked the fight
