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Hawaiian-inspired shoe brand OluKai has released the first in a series of documentary-style shorts, this one telling the story of US national spearfishing champion Kimi Werner.
Created by Farm League Los Angeles as a way of OluKai showing appreciation for Hawaii and its people, the films will explore real-life stories while delving into the beauty of Hawaii and the Hawaiian/Aloha Spirit. The films aim to highlight OluKai’s ties to Hawaiian culture, the island lifestyle and authentic Hawaiian moments.
This first film, called
Ocean
Mother, follows Kimi Werner, a champion spear fisherwoman and a free diver, who shows us a glimpse of her life, while contemplating the ocean and motherhood. The five-minute film was scripted, directed, and shot by Miko Lim in Hawaii in February and took 10 days to complete. To show the authenticity and strength of the story and achieve the sensory nature of the film, Lim played with frame rates and reversed sequences.
Description
“Ocean Mother” follows Kimi Werner - a champion spear fisherwoman and a free diver who shows us a glimpse of her life, whilst contemplating the ocean and motherhood. The five-minute film was scripted, directed, and shot by Miko Lim, an award-winning commercial director and photographer. Miko’s bold, but natural style allows him to successfully translate the serene nature of the ocean, using subtle and smooth sounds and toned down colours.
Opening on a close up shot of Kimi’s spear, the film jumps to her interview recording as she discusses her personal views and understanding of the ocean. The viewer is immediately immersed in the character’s story and transferred from the surface of the ocean and its crashing waves to its peaceful depths and tranquility.