Hawaii film “Get a Job” to be screened at Big Island Film Festival

WAILUKU, HAWAI’I - APRIL 27… GET A JOB!, a motion picture comedy starring Willie K and Eric Gilliom which was produced entirely on Maui, will screen outdoors as part of the Big Island Film Festival at the Fairmont Orchid Plantation Estates on Thursday May 12, at 7:30 pm. There are a number of compelling films in this year’s program, and one of the highlights will be the “Best of Fest” concert on May 15 featuring one of the many stars of “Get A Job,” Henry Kapono.

Writer/Director Brian Kohne, says, “This film reflects the love and support of our island community, and on behalf of the cast and crew it is an honor to be the first feature film to screen at this year’s Big Island film festival.” Kohne and director of the Barefoot Natives, the award-winning music and comedy act comprised of Willie K and Eric Gilliom.

The Big Island Film Festival runs from May 11 to May 15, and Kohne will be in attendance throughout the weekend and is looking forward to meeting the audience at the social events, networking with other filmmakers and actors, and also checking out the fantastic slate of films as part of this year’s program. “The Big Island has always been very supportive of our work. Simply put, Willie, Eric and I all LOVE the people of the Big Island!”

GET A JOB! stars many of Hawaii’s top entertainers such as Oahu’s Carolyn Omine (writer and executive producer of “The Simpsons”),  Augie T,  Jake Shimabukuro, Henry Kapono Ka’aihue, Amy Hanaiali’i, Kealoha, Charles Ka’upu, Ernie Cruz Jr., Kathy Collins, Marty Dread, and Maya Iida (who is currently Miss Maui). It also boasts special appearances by internationally recognized islanders Mick Fleetwood and Willie Nelson, along with Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers and his wife, Author Cris Sommer Simmons. The GET A JOB soundtrack features music by the Barefoot Natives, Don Tiki, Amy Hanaiali’i, the Throwdowns, Willie K, Avi Ronen, Kealoha, and Kristen Grove. The motion picture is a joint production by Malama Pono Productions and Cicala Filmworks, and is produced by Stefan Schaefer.

In a January 2011 review of the motion picture Anu Yagi of Maui Time states: “... this independent feature film is so far—and by far—the best fiction produced on our isles, from our isles.”

For tickets and more information please visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com

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