Sam Kapoi

Executive Producer

2004 alumnus of Waiʻanae High School's Searider Productions and recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production from the Art Institute of California - Los Angeles in 2007. Sam felt that it was only right to come back home to his roots and help one of the most diverse multimedia companies in Hawaiʻi. Utilizing his culture and video knowledge, he is here to educate the unacquainted world with Hawaiʻi.

Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.

Kanaka Maoli raised to provide and survive in this forever changing, crazy world. Born in ʻ86, in the month of Hilinaʻehu. My son is everything! I learn and live my culture to teach him.

What to you love most about living in Waiʻanae?

Da Aloha, da people, da Stereotypes. It keeps me motivated every day to prove da naysayers wrong.

Favorites in five senses:

Movies: Native films

Scent: Maile Lauliʻi

Music: Mele O Hawaiʻi

Texture: Ke Kai and Ka ʻĀina.

Food and drink: Kalo and Wai or ʻAwa.

Makaha Studios

Sam Kapoi

Executive Producer