In the humble Hawaiian bed-and-breakfast where much of “August at Akiko’s” is set, a sign to guests offers the following instruction for when they depart: “Leave no trace, just a presence.” In a sense ...
Ashizawa Akiko, a veteran of more than 70 features and one of the most accomplished cinematographers in the history of Japanese cinema, delivered a wide-ranging masterclass at the Cannes Film Festival ...
Akiko Stehrenberger’s poster art for Portrait of a Lady on Fire LA-based illustrator and creative director Akiko Stehrenberger has been behind some of Hollywood’s more inventive film posters of the ...
Akiko’s Buddhist hostel has a message for its visitors, a laminated card sitting on a window sill: “Leave no trace, no face. In fact, leave only a presence, a feeling that for a moment you loved a ...
KAILUA-KONA — Honolulu-native filmmaker Christopher Makoto Yogi was scouting locations for movies on the Hawaiian islands when the Big Island made a big impact on him. For “August at Akiko’s,” his ...
Dances With Films now in its 25th year is more committed than ever to highlighting diversity and inclusion. Following that tradition and commitment, Japanese Director Akiko Izumitami's short film Yae: ...
Christopher Makoto Yogi’s new film, “August at Akiko’s,” will be screened at this year’s HIFF. That feeling was the genesis of Yogi’s latest film, “August at Akiko’s,” which touches on hidden stories ...