Zakwest Productions
The Palace Theatre, Hilo, Hawaii HAWAII FILM HO'IKE (808) 934-7010
The event takes place on September 6 AND 7, 2008. John Kalani Zak's award-winning documentary film, PULE WAILELE will screen in a special enhanced version at 2:30 PM on September 7, 2008. John Zak and Brenda Ignacio are scheduled to attend and speak before the screening. They will also be available for questions during a reception later that afternoon. Get your tickets now!!!
The new book, HAWAIIAN MASSAGE LOMILOMI, SACRED TOUCH OF ALOHA, by Makana Chai and John Kalani Zak, has been awarded a 2008 prize by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, for its contribution to perpetuating cultural practices in Hawaii. To order your copy, see LINKS OF INTEREST page.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND BEAUTIFUL AS A GIFT? ORDER IMAGES, NOTE CARDS, CALENDARS AND OTHER ORIGINAL GIFT ITEMS CREATED BY JOHN ZAK.
VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE. SEE THE "LINKS OF INTEREST" PAGE. PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY AS WE WILL BE CHANGING IMAGES ON PRODUCTS EVERY FEW WEEKS. START A COLLECTION!
Listen to the podcast of ISSUES AND BLESSINGS, an audio series devoted to healing of Spirit, Mind, and Body, hosted by John Kalani Zak M.A. Spiritual Psychology. To visit this website, copy the following link and paste into your browser to hear Programs 1 and 2:
http://web.mac.com/jzak1
OVERVIEW AND MISSION STATEMENT
Zakwest Productions, Inc was founded in 2001 by John C. Zak to produce film, television and photographic projects.
PULE WAILELE (Waterfall Prayer) is Zakwest's latest film. Originated in 1080i High Definition, the one-hour film explores Hawaii's breathtaking natural environments and illuminates the lives of Hawaiians who are reconnecting to their culture through reconnecting to the land. It also reveals a glimpse into Hawaiians' unique, inspiring way of relating to the world and to nature. It can be ordered on Widescreen DVD from BOOKLINES HAWAII. See the "Links of Interest" page.
Other recent films include HAWAIIAN HEALING, a documentary that explores the countless ways healing is woven into Hawaiian culture, music, art and daily life. The film premiered to sold out houses at the Hawaii International Film Festival.Interviews include conversations with Aunty Mary Fragas, Aunty Mona Kahele, Roland Cazimero, Kai Kaholokai, Brenda Ignacio, Dane Silva, Haunani Hopkins, Angela Perez Baraquio, and Emma Veary. It is available on DVD through Booklines Hawaii and Amazon.com. (See "Links of interest Page.") HAWAIIAN MEDITATIONS focuses on meditation and contemplation as practiced for centuries in Hawaii. It includes interviews with Hawaiian healing practitioners, Brenda Mohalapua Ignacio, and Dane Silva, accompanied by a compelling guided meditation that features beautiful imagery, music and narration. This film, on DVD, will find a home with visitors to Hawaii, as well as being a powerful tool for those facing stress situations in their personal and professional lives. It is currently in use by doctors and other healing professionals to assist patients facing or recovering from surgery. It is also available through Booklines Hawaii. (See "Links of Interest Page.")
Other Projects
In addition to putting his deep love for Hawaii and her people on film, John Zak is also creating other international projects with compelling themes.Set in New Mexico and India, HEART OF HEAVEN, SOUL OF EARTH is a feature film script written by John Zak, which mines the depths of cross cultural boundaries as experienced through the eyes of a Native American man and a Rajasthani woman.
Television projects in development include MOMS, a talk-interview series that delves into the lives of today's celebrities, movers, and shakers through the eyes of the one person who knows them best, Mom. The format will be available for international production. Look forward to seeing LAS MAMIS, LES MAMANS, etc.
ISSUES AND BLESSINGS AUDIO/RADIO SERIES
ZAKWEST PRODUCTIONS is producing a series of audio programs entitled ISSUES AND BLESSINGS. John Zak, M.A. Spiritual Psychology, hosts the series, which explores ways in which we can turn apparent tragedies and loss in our lives into opportunities for learning and healing. The series will include talks by Zak, and interviews with special guests who will share their own stories of learning and healing. Broadcasters interested in the series are invited to contact us at the link on this page. Episodes 1 and 2, offered together on one CD, are now available for sale on 12.95. If you are interested in ordering a copy, please contact us at our e mail address. Other episodes will be available shortly. LISTEN TO EPISODE ONE ON PODCAST : http://web.mac.com/jzak1
Other current projects include a beautiful hard cover book on LomiLomi Hawaiian massage (see image at right) created in collaboration with Makana Chai. Makana wrote the text and John Zak shot original photographs of Hawaiian healing practitioners from all over the islands. The book will be available in November of 2007, if not before. The press run will be limited so we recommend ordering right away so as to guarantee that you will receive a copy. Information on ordering and a list of some of the healing practitioners included in the book can be found on the "WHAT'S NEW" page of this website.
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