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== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==

* In 2012, Hajim's Film ''[[Strange Frame]]'' won Best Feature Film at [[DragonCon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Film Review: Strange Frame |url= https://www.curvemag.com/blog/romance-film/strange-frame/ |access-date=30 January 2023 |publisher=Curve Mag}}</ref>

* In 2013, Hajim's Film ''[[Strange Frame]]'' won Best Animated Feature at the [[Big Island Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Big Island Film Festival Awards |url=http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105093545/http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ |archive-date=5 November 2013 |access-date=30 January 2023 |publisher=[[Big Island Film Festival]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tucker |first=Damon |date=27 May 2013 |title=Big Island Produced Film "Strange Frame" Wins Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Big Island Film Festival |url=http://damontucker.com/2013/05/27/big-island-produced-film-strange-frame-wins-best-animated-feature-at-the-2013-big-island-film-festival/ |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=3 September 2013 |access-date=30 January 2023 |website=Hawaii News & Information |publisher=Hawaii News & Information}}</ref>
* In 2013, Hajim's Film ''[[Strange Frame]]'' won Best Animated Feature at the [[Big Island Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Big Island Film Festival Awards |url=http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105093545/http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ |archive-date=5 November 2013 |access-date=30 January 2023 |publisher=[[Big Island Film Festival]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tucker |first=Damon |date=27 May 2013 |title=Big Island Produced Film "Strange Frame" Wins Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Big Island Film Festival |url=http://damontucker.com/2013/05/27/big-island-produced-film-strange-frame-wins-best-animated-feature-at-the-2013-big-island-film-festival/ |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=3 September 2013 |access-date=30 January 2023 |website=Hawaii News & Information |publisher=Hawaii News & Information}}</ref>
* The Weirdcademy Awards bestowed Hajim's ''[[Strange Frame]]'' with both the award of Weirdest Movie of 2013 and Weirdest Actress Award to Claudia Black for her voiceover performance as saxophonist Parker.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2014 |title=And the Winners of the 4th Annual Weirdcademy Awards Are… |url=https://366weirdmovies.com/and-the-winners-of-the-4th-annual-weirdcademy-awards-are/}}</ref>
* The Weirdcademy Awards bestowed Hajim's ''[[Strange Frame]]'' with both the award of Weirdest Movie of 2013 and Weirdest Actress Award to Claudia Black for her voiceover performance as saxophonist Parker.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2014 |title=And the Winners of the 4th Annual Weirdcademy Awards Are… |url=https://366weirdmovies.com/and-the-winners-of-the-4th-annual-weirdcademy-awards-are/}}</ref>

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Geoffrey B. Hajim (born February 25, 1966)[1] is an award-winning Hawaiian language dramas, producer, writer and visual Artist producer who resides in Hilo, Hawaii.[2] Over the course of 25 years, he has been involved in over 150 projects ranging from television commercials to the first feature film to be produced in the Hawaiian language.[1]

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 renowned sound engineers from Skywalker Sound, including Gary Rizzo known for his work in Batman and voice casting agent Jamie Thomason who had previously worked on Lilo & Stitch. This led to the casting of renowned actors such as Claudia Christian, Tim Curry, Michael Dorn, Ron Glass, George Takei, and Alan Tudyk to voice the characters in the film.[3]

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.[3]It was a conference that was designed to be a unique and special experience that promotes 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 a variety of activities and guests, including cast members from popular sci-fi shows such as Stargate Atlantis, Star Trek, and Game of Thrones, as well as celebrities from other hit sci-fi shows. Additionally, attendees could experience cutting-edge 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 Hawai'i 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

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ a b "Mermaids' Lament: Film project chock-full of UH Hilo talent in cast and crew". University of Hawaii, Hilo, Hilo Stories. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  2. ^ "CREATIVE LAB HAWAII ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE PROGRAM FELLOWS TO ATTEND PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN FILM MARKET FOR 2018". State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "HAWAIICON: MAGIC AND MŌHIHI'O". Ke Ola Magazine. September 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  4. ^ "'Strange Frame' to premier". Hawaii Tribune Herald. April 27, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  5. ^ published, Tanya Lewis (April 9, 2014). "Sci-Fi Stars Set Sights on Hawaii for 'HawaiiCon'". Space.com.
  6. ^ "Sci-Fi Stars Set Sights on Hawaii for 'HawaiiCon'". Space.com. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Mermaids' Lament: Film project chock-full of UH Hilo talent in cast and crew". University of Hawaii, Hilo. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Film Review: Strange Frame". Curve Mag. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  9. ^ "2013 Big Island Film Festival Awards". Big Island Film Festival. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  10. ^ Tucker, Damon (27 May 2013). "Big Island Produced Film "Strange Frame" Wins Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Big Island Film Festival". Hawaii News & Information. Hawaii News & Information. Archived from the original on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  11. ^ "And the Winners of the 4th Annual Weirdcademy Awards Are…". 2 March 2014.

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