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Weʻre excited to introduce Shaka-based, corporate, non-profit and adult-learner workshops that leverage our documentary, "Shaka, A Story of Aloha." The sessions are geared for adult learners with goals of adding Aloha to any project, group or organization and/or to create solutions with Aloha. Typical workshop outcomes include improved relationships, team morale, leadership, services, and marketing/sales communications. Personal creative insight, enhanced team creativity and sustainable solutions with Aloha are also typical outcomes....

NEW! Corporate & Nonprofit Shaka Workshops Weʻre excited to introduce Shaka-based, corporate, non-profit and adult-learner workshops that leverage our documentary, “Shaka, A Story of Aloha.” The sessions are geared for adult lea…

Just Out: A fun PSA message to preserve paradise on Hawaiiʻs roadways. Get your Shaka License Plate to help reduce road rage and increase aloha. Available on all Hawaiian islands. Mahalo to our production team: leads Amy Hill, Makana (aka Matthew Swalinkavic), Shawn Mokuahi Garnett; cameos by Michael Sun Lee, Yuji Okumoto, Sean Morris, Kamaka Dias, Loukie Wong, Kekela Miller, Joel "Baldy" Apuakehau, and others; directed by…...

New Fun PSA for Shaka Plates! Just Out: A fun PSA message to preserve paradise on Hawaiiʻs roadways. Get your Shaka License Plate to help reduce road rage and increase aloha. Available on all Hawaiian islands. Mahalo to our pro…

On Friday, June 21, 2024, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green signed the Shaka Gesture Law, making the Shaka, the first-ever state gesture in America. The law was passed in rare unanimous votes in both the State Senate and the House. It was also part of the 7% of bills that get passed each year. And it passed in itʻs first session, while most bills take multiple years to pass....

Hawai’i Governor Signs Shaka Gesture Law On Friday, June 21, 2024, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green signed the Shaka Gesture Law, making the Shaka, the first-ever state gesture in America. The law was passed in rare unanimous votes in both the…

NEW LAW: Governor signs Shaka Bill to adopt it as the Official State Gesture of Hawaii! See the Celebration Party & details reel by Vitamin Tolman:

The SHAKA Is Now The OFFICIAL Hawaii State Gesture Used by everyone from kids to elders, the “shaka” represents aloha spirit, love and local pride. And now, following the passage of a bill during the 2024 Haw...

HONOLULU (June 24, 2024) — A new Hawai’i law establishing the shaka as Hawai’iʻs official State gesture was signed into law by Hawai’i Governor Josh Green this past Friday. It's the first-ever official gesture adopted by any state in America and a second big win this year by Hawai’i non-profit ID8 and itʻs Project Shaka movement which also launched a new Hawai’i Shaka License Plate program last month....

Shaka Adopted as Official Hawai’i State Gesture HONOLULU (June 24, 2024) — A new Hawai’i law establishing the shaka as Hawai’iʻs official State gesture was signed into law by Hawai’i Governor Josh Green this past Friday. It’s the first-eve…

May 4th, Board members Ryan Ozawa and Steve Sue, along with Steveʻs wife Karen, headed up to Anchorage for a cultural exchange event, courtesy Alaska Airlines, Pacific Community of Alaska and Vicinity to share aloha with Inuit, Samoan and Hawaiian people in Anchorage. The event featured multi-ethnic dance and a special test screening of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha.” More in Common that Not…...

Sharing da Shaka in Anchorage May 4th, Board members Ryan Ozawa and Steve Sue, along with Steveʻs wife Karen, headed up to Anchorage for a cultural exchange event, courtesy Alaska Airlines, Pacific Community of Alaska and Vicin…

Congrats to producer Kimee Balmilero for pulling off the two-night, 10th Annual Hawai’i Comedy Fest at the Dorris Duke Theater, Honolulu Museum on May 17 & 18, 2024. Featuring a variety of comedy formats including music theater comedy, musical comedy, skits, improv presentations, standup comedy and more, the event was as rowdy and fun as ever.

10th Annual Hawai’i Comedy Fest Congrats to producer Kimee Balmilero for pulling off the two-night, 10th Annual Hawai’i Comedy Fest at the Dorris Duke Theater, Honolulu Museum on May 17 & 18, 2024. Featuring a variety of come…

"Shaka, A Story of Aloha" had itʻs world premiere in Los Angeles at the VC Film Festival on opening night, May 2, 2024. Travelers to the event from Hawai’i included Producer/writer Steve Sue, Director Alexander Bocchieri, Cinematographer Kristle Backe, Camera operator Sara Brekke, Key Interviewee Kekela Miller and Extra Michael Sun Lee. The evening began with a massive pre-event at Far Bar, opening entertainment by Aunty Geriʻs Hula Halau and conch shell blowing by Michael Sun Lee, the Screening, a Q&A featuring Alex, Steve and Aunty Kekela, and a post-party back at Far Bar....

Shaka Film Debuts In Los Angeles “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” had itʻs world premiere in Los Angeles at the VC Film Festival on opening night, May 2, 2024. Travelers to the event from Hawai’i included Producer/writer Stev…

Huge mahalo Vitamin Tolman for this awesome recap of today’s Project Shaka License Plates launch. This special plate is an option to support a nonprofit program dedicated to preserving paradise on our roadways by sharing aloha through the Shaka.

SHAKA License Plate Launch || Hawaii DMV x Project Shaka On Mah 23rd 2024 the DMV officially unveiled the Shaka Licenseplate, a new non profit plate available at every Satellite City Hall around every island of Haw...

10th Annual - congrats everyone for a fab AAPI AF Show! 🤙

Congrats to , AAPI AF, and all the players at the 10 Annual Hawaii Comedy Fest!

Official Hawai’i State DMV Shaka License Plates will be available to the public starting May 23, 2024. By joining this program, you become part of the solution. Reduce road rage! Share, increase and preserve aloha! How to Get A Shaka Plate Remove your existing plates and bring them into any Hawai’i DMV. Pay a first year fee of $30 (plus subsequent fees of $25/year)....

Hawai’i State DMV Shaka License Plates Kickoff 5/23/24 Official Hawai’i State DMV Shaka License Plates will be available to the public starting May 23, 2024. By joining this program, you become part of the solution. Reduce road rage! Share, increase an…

Shaka Gang: more on Project Shaka! Share dem Shakas!!! 🤙 🤙 🤙

Talk to the hand: Hawaii makes shaka state’s official gesture Made by extending the thumb and little finger, while curling down the three middle fingers the sign is also known as ‘hang loose’

Huge mahalo Brigette Namata and KHON2 News for sharing our SHAKA, story of aloha! Yes, Premiering in LA 5/2, but looking for a way to do a local premiere here in the islands... Anyone can help with that, please DM!

Documentary exploring origins of the ‘Shaka’ to make worldwide debut Over 5 years, more than 60 interviews were conducted, with prominent local figures including Joel “Baldy” Abuakehau, Cy Bridges, Wally Camp, Henry Kapono, Brook Lee, Victor Foniomoana, …

UPDATES: Shaka Film WORLD PREMIERE 05.02.24 at VC Fest in Los Angeles CA, Official HI DMV Shaka State License Plate APPROVED, Shaka State Gesture Bill SB3312 CLEARED 3RD READING in the House, and an APPLICATION FILED for a Shaka emoji to be added to the Unicode library.

LA GANG: see you in the southland 5/2/24 for the world premiere of our film “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (VC Fest)! Tix go on sale 4/15/24 at festival.vcmedia.org.
https://festival.vcmedia.org/2024/movies/shaka-a-story-of-aloha/

SHAKA, A STORY OF ALOHA Embark on a global quest that reveals the enchanting power of the Shaka gesture and why itʻs the secret to paradise.

Huge mahalo to Neal Milner and for this thoughtful piece on the Shaka. It’s both a great read and an example of what journalism should be: well researched, thoughtful and fair.

Neal Milner: Making The Shaka An Official Hawaii Gesture Is Not As Dumb As It Sounds The shaka is a source of origin stories, family stories, and a way to talk about life in Hawaii.

We’re a big step closer to making the “Shaka” 🤙 Hawaii’s Official State Gesture and the first in the USA - see status in Hawaii News Now - Sunrise show. I’m amazed with the love, aloha and positivity being shown for this bill and

Shaka Bill - Feb. 17, 2024 - Hawaii News Now Steve Sue, chairman of the nonprofit ID8 Foundation and director of "Shaka: A Story of Aloha," spoke with Billy V. about the legislative effort to designate ...

Take a minute to help MAKE THE "SHAKA," HAWAI’IʻS FOREVER. Weʻre on STEP 2 of 4: supporting SB3312 by clicking the link to sign in and register "I support." https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3312&year=2024

Help HNL Zoo rate the BEST 10 for 2024! Weʻre currently 4th! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-zoo-2024/honolulu-zoo-honolulu-hawaii/

ID8 Studios Completes Run at Entrepreneurs Sandbox - https://mailchi.mp/id8.org/id8-studios-completes-run-at-entrepreneurs-sandbox

ID8 September Events in Honolulu - https://mailchi.mp/id8.org/id8-september-events-in-honolulu

Hawaii Comedy Fest is back for 2 days of fabulous shows Fri/Sat Sept 29-30. Info & ticket info at https://hi comedyfest.com