Kohala on Film – July 1 – 5, 2026

Join us July 1 – 5 and experience Kohala through three short films produced by Kohala Oral History Project and Lucas Manuel-Scheibe.

FILMS

Kealoha Disappears by Lucas Manuel-Scheibe

A film shot in Kohala about a boy who disappears before his graduation and his sister and father who search for him. Why did he leave and where did he go? Featuring local Kohala talent.

Thru the Cane Fields Ring by Kohala Oral History Project

Remembering Kohala High School through the eyes of alumni and teachers.

This is Kohala by Kohala Oral History Project

Stories of growing up in Kohala and plantation days.

SCHEDULE

July 1 – Kohala Village Inn Barn (at the Night Market)

5:30 – 6:30 pm – Kealoha Disappears, work-in-progress screening and Q&A with special guests

July 3 – At the Kohala Reunion

9:00 am – Thru the Cane Fields Ring, work-in-progress screening after the opening ceremonies of the Kohala Reunion. A Q&A follows. Location: Kohala High School, Teacher’s Lounge

2:00 pm – Kealoha Disappears, work-in-progress screening at Kamehameha Park, Conference Room

2:30 pm – Thru the Cane Fields Ring, work-in-progress screening and Q&A, at Kamehameha Park, Conference Room

7:30 pm – This is Kohala, at Kamehameha Park, outdoors on the main stage

July 4 – At the Kohala Reunion

10:30 am – This is Kohala, at Kamehameha Park, Conference Room

11:00 am – Thru the Cane Fields Ring, work-in-progress screening at Kamehameha Park, Conference Room

IN THE AFTERNOON – Our student film crews will be roaming the Reunion to talk story with you about your Kohala School memories.

7:30 pm – Kealoha Disappears – at Kamehameha Park, outdoors on the main stage

July 5 – St. Augustine’s Church

10:30 am – Potluck at Walker Hall, after the church services. The public is invited!

11:00 am – Kealoha Disappears (shot at St. Augustine’s Church!) and This is Kohala. Meet the filmmakers and learn about their experiences shooting movies in Kohala. Location: Walker Hall