Movies

Animation Class

Intro to Animation

A series of short stories animated by students in Intro to Animation.

CGI Shorts

Intro to Computer Generated Imagery & 3D Animation

A fun collection of short CGI animations created by HBA students.

Cinnamon Roll

Intro to Filmmaking

Directed by Cody Pien

An ordinary cinnamon roll becomes the catalyst of extraordinary military action. 

Cover That Sneeze

Advanced Filmmaking

Directed by Mason Simmons

This fun PSA shows why covering a sneeze is important to those around us.

Note:  This film was selected as a finalist for Olelo's Youth Xchange video awards. 

I am Analog

Advanced Filmmaking

Directed by Drew Lohr

Filmed on Super 8 motion picture film, this movie reminds us that people are undeniably analog. 

Knowing People Made Easy

HBA Film Camp

Directed by Caleb Chow & Makamae Kaluhiwa 

A bullied boy finds a pair of mysterious glasses that give him the ability to know people's secrets. What will he do with this power? 

Note:  This film was selected to screen at the Hawaii International Film Festival's  ʻŌpio Fest.

Doom

Intro to Animation

Animated by Blake Nakamura

This insightful animation delves into addiction and offers relatable hope. 

Note:  This film was selected as a finalist for Olelo's Youth Xchange video awards. 

Lower That Volume

MS Basic Filmmaking

Directed by Nadia Reynolds

In this public service announcement we see why keeping headphone volume at a lower level is good for us for life.

Seek SHelter

HBA Film Camp

Directed by Kayla Wainwright 

When a group of middle school students received an emergency notification no one could have suspected what it meant. 

Note:  This film was selected to screen at the Hawaii International Film Festival's  ʻŌpio Fest and as a finalist for Olelo's Youth Xchange video awards. 

SHort Lived

Intro to Filmmaking

Directed by Logan Watkins

Timothy is given a shocking diagnosis. He is going to die in exactly 24 hours due to a back injury!  Due to the limited amount of time he has left, he has to think fast to get through his bucket list. 

The Watcher

Intro to Filmmaking

Directed by Mason Simmons

When a group of students lock their phones in a timed lock box during a late night study session, they don't know that they may need them to call for help... 

Where we Would Meet

Intro to Filmmaking

Directed by Kayla Wainwright 

Emma, a 15-year old student, finds herself sitting alone again, until one day she befriends this boy, Jax.  Their frienship is tested when Jax stops showing up.