G.B. Hajim Explained

Geoffrey Blair Hajim (born February 25, 1966)[1] is a producer, director, writer, and visual artist who resides in Hilo, Hawaii.[2] He has been involved in over 250 projects ranging from television commercials to the first feature film to be produced in the Hawaiian language.

Career

In 1997, Hajim produced a documentary about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the Discovery Channel, and collaborated with Pūnana Leo to create over 120 videos in the Hawaiian language. He is also credited with producing the first feature length film in Hawaiian, and during this time period, he became fluent in the language.[3]

In 2013, Hajim directed and produced an animated, science fiction musical film, titled Strange Frame: Love & Sax in collaboration with filmmaker Shelley Doty.[4] To achieve the desired level of sound quality, he enlisted the help of sound engineers from Skywalker Sound, including Gary Rizzo and voice casting agent Jamie Thomason. This led to the casting of Claudia Christian, Tim Curry, Michael Dorn, Ron Glass, George Takei, and Alan Tudyk to voice the characters in the film.

Hawaii Con

With the support of a successful Kickstarter campaign that exceeded its initial goal of $35,000, 2014, Hajim founded HawaiiCon in September of 2014.It was a conference that was designed to promote a sense of 'ohana and respect for the land.[5] HawaiiCon was a three-day science, sci-fi and fantasy convention that took place on Hawaii's Big Island. The event featured guests, including cast members from Stargate Atlantis, Star Trek, and Game of Thrones. Attendees could experience astronomy and mock Mars missions, learn about ancient Hawaiian mythology, and participate in workshops and tours. The conference also included panels and discussions led by experts in the field of astronomy, aerospace, and Hawaiian culture.[6]

In 2018 Hajim taught 'Images in Motion Art' at Hawaiʻi Community College.[7]

Filmography

Directed features! Year! Title! Production Company
1994 First Days on Earth Screaming Wink Productions
1996 Destination: WOW Hall Screaming Wink Productions
1997 Pacific Passages Screaming Wink Productions
2012 Strange Frame: Love & Sax Island Planet One Productions
2023 Mermaids' Lament Tween Sea and Sand
Produced features! Year! Title! Production Company
1993 The Lost Continent Little Odette's
1994 First Days on Earth Screaming Wink Productions
1996 Destination: WOW Hall Screaming Wink Productions
1997 Pacific Passages Screaming Wink Productions
1997 Volcano: Fountains of Fire
2000 Ka'ililauokekoa Screaming Wink Productions
2012 Strange Frame: Love & Sax Island Planet One Productions
2019 Stoke Larkin Pictures, A Walled GardenCrook, Nanny Productions
2022 Racket Larkin Pictures, Little Big Top
2023 Chaperone 1919 Films

Awards and nominations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 15 September 2021 . Mermaids' Lament: Film project chock-full of UH Hilo talent in cast and crew . 28 January 2023 . University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Hilo Stories . en-US.
  2. Web site: 25 October 2018 . CREATIVE LAB HAWAII ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE PROGRAM FELLOWS TO ATTEND PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN FILM MARKET FOR 2018 . 28 January 2023 . State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development . en-US.
  3. Web site: September 2017 . HAWAIICON: MAGIC AND MŌHIHI'O . 28 January 2023 . Ke Ola Magazine.
  4. News: April 27, 2012 . 'Strange Frame' to premier . . May 2, 2012.
  5. Web site: Tanya Lewis . April 9, 2014 . Sci-Fi Stars Set Sights on Hawaii for 'HawaiiCon' . Space.com.
  6. Web site: 9 April 2014 . Sci-Fi Stars Set Sights on Hawaii for 'HawaiiCon' . 28 January 2023 . Space.com.
  7. Web site: Mermaids' Lament: Film project chock-full of University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo talent in cast and crew . 28 January 2023 . University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
  8. Web site: Film Review: Strange Frame . 30 January 2023 . Curve Mag.
  9. Web site: 2013 Big Island Film Festival Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20131105093545/http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ . 5 November 2013 . 30 January 2023 . Big Island Film Festival.
  10. Web site: Tucker . Damon . 27 May 2013 . Big Island Produced Film "Strange Frame" Wins Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Big Island Film Festival . https://web.archive.org/web/20130903152228/http://damontucker.com/2013/05/27/big-island-produced-film-strange-frame-wins-best-animated-feature-at-the-2013-big-island-film-festival/ . 3 September 2013 . 30 January 2023 . Hawaii News & Information . Hawaii News & Information.
  11. Web site: 2 March 2014 . And the Winners of the 4th Annual Weirdcademy Awards Are… .