KAI Movie Premiere Poster - Kaupea and Kanehili
Join us for the World Premiere of Kai — a powerful new Native Hawaiian feature film from Prince Kūhiō Studios, happening under the stars at Kānehili Homestead Park in Kapolei.
Time & Location
May 03, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM HST
Kanehili Homestead Community Association, 91-1255 Kekahili St, Kapolei, HI 96707, USA
About the event
🌺 You’re invited to a night of culture, community, and cinematic history! 🌺
Join us for the World Premiere of Kai — a powerful new Native Hawaiian feature film from Prince Kūhiō Studios, happening under the stars at Kānehili Homestead Park in Kapolei.
Directed by Etienne Aurelius, the most awarded Native Hawaiian filmmaker and a proud product of our homesteads, Kai is his most personal work yet — a story rooted in our land, our people, and our truth. His visionary storytelling has been featured by Apple, Netflix, and global brands — but now, he brings it home.
🌊 The evening will feature:
A special appearance by surf legend and star of the film Kai Lenny
A guest appearance by 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater
Live music to set the vibe and honor our culture
✨ Plus, witness the unveiling of the largest Ali‘i Atlas ever created — featuring over 40 portraits of our ali‘i, standing in watchful presence and surrounding the celebration with mana and history.
🎟 A portion of the net proceeds will go toward building a new community center for the Kānehili Homestead Association — a lasting investment in our people and our future.
Wear your finest aloha attire, bring your ‘ohana, and be part of a night that uplifts our culture, honors our kūpuna, and makes history.
This is more than a movie premiere — it’s a celebration of Native Hawaiian excellence.