The ʻĀina Within

A meditative piece of three kamaʻāina from Oʻahu gathering in Honolulu to reflect on what makes them proud of their home.

  • Marcus Goh
    Director
  • Hiʻilawe Neves
    Writer
  • Makana Stone
    Writer
  • Ethan Young
    Writer
  • Marcus Goh
    Producer
  • Azure Chung
    Producer
  • Toni Arzaga
    Producer
  • Hunter Daru
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Student
  • Genres:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Director Biography - Marcus Goh

Marcus Goh is a producer from Singapore currently pursuing a Bachelor in Cinematic Arts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He graduated from the School of Film and Media Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore’s first and most established media school. Marcus was on the producing team behind Singapore’s National Day Parade. This annual live event incorporates the artistic elements of Dance, Song, Multimedia, and Film to seamlessly tell stories of Singapore. Marcus also served as line producer for Dancing With Light, a projection mapping and light show, designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.

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Director Statement

This quiet, introspective film brings together three kamaʻāina from Oʻahu, each reflecting on what makes them proud of their home. I wanted to create a space where we could pause and listen to the voices of those who truly understand the spirit of Hawaiʻi. This film isn’t just about capturing their thoughts; It’s about honoring the deep connection between us, the land, the history, and the culture that shape who we are.

Through their reflections, I hope to convey the pride and love that kamaʻāina feel for their home, and to remind us all of the importance of cherishing and preserving the unique identity of the land that we are all on, kamaʻāina or not.

This is a celebration of Oʻahu’s past, present, and future, seen through the eyes of those who call it home.