Michelle Addington
Michelle Addington, founder of Honua Films, Inc., is a director, writer, and producer. Over a period of 23 years, Michelle has earned a reputation of undertaking, completing, and distributing projects of the highest quality. Michelle’s experience includes the production of more than 30 shows for the travel industry to include: The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Hyatt Hotels. Her experience in independent films ranges from comedy, (Knots) to short films (Awaiting) as well as working with a wide range of budgets and crews. She has won numerous Emmy Awards for short films and commercials. As a producer for YNR Marketing in the U.S., her latest film, Humpbacks from Fire to Ice, an intimate film portrait of the first year of a baby humpback whale’s life, has been distributed by National Geographic worldwide as well as in the United States where it aired as Fellowship of Whales on PBS Nature. This powerful film was a finalist for the Best in Broadcast Award at the Blue Ocean Film Festival.
Amos Kotomori
Amos Kotomori is one of those rare individuals who deserve to be called a renaissance man. Film and television stylist; award-winning designer of textiles, fashion, and interiors; teacher; talent agent; accomplished chef; fundraiser; and beauty pageant consultant, Amos’ reputation extends far beyond the islands of Hawai’i where he makes his home. recipient of a Rockefeller Fellowship at de Young Museum in San Francisco, he is also a three-time Hawai’i Fashion Guild Designer of the Year, and a winner of numerous advertising awards including a Clio for the Jantzen Sport catalog. Amos’ international print and television advertising credits include: Sprite, Bud Lite, Japan Airlines, Coca-Cola, American Cruise Lines, United Airlines, Bank of America, Campbell Soup, and Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau. He has also designed interiors for the world’s greatest hotel chains including Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin-Oriental, Starwood, Prince, Hyatt, and Marriott. This partial list of credits only begins to describe the selfless collaborator with the unique ability to manage complex projects without sacrificing his role as a fully engaged partner. It goes without saying that Amos embodies the spirit of community in the most universal sense of the word.
Lyndon Meikle
Lyndon Meikle, president and ceo of LLB Holdings, Inc. is a private investor with more than 30 years of experience in both corporate enterprises and private ventures. Lyndon earned his MBA from Pepperdine University, and has held various executive positions in the disciplines of accounting and finance, human resources, and international operations. Lyndon transitioned from corporate to private enterprise with the purchase of the film he worked on for more than 17 years. Within three years, Lyndon achieved substantial profits by focusing on internal efficiencies and profit growth through developing and fostering business relationship with team consciousness building, which led to controlling costs and maintaining budget targets. Upon moving to the private business sector, he managed his real estate holdings company and equities investments while donating his time to mentoring young professionals entering the world environment through FOCUS seminars.
Robert Perkins
Robert Perkins has worked as a professional in the medical field since 1996. He graduated with honors in Radiologic Technology, and has worked in clinics, hospitals and on travel assignments across the US, adapting to a wide variety of clinical settings. Robert has volunteered through out the world, getting in projects ranging from restoring housing for the homeless in France, to restoring endemic plant life with the Surf Rider Foundation on Maui’s north shore. Robert’s quest for change led him to tremendous success bringing non-profits together through a sustainable forestry program with Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods on the Big Island of Hawaii working with numerous non-profits including the Boy Scouts, and a program established with the Four Seasons Hualalai. Robert has continued his desire to give back and is now working as a substance abuse counselor with a non-profit, Maui Youth and Family Services, at Lahainaluna High School on the island of Maui.
Thomas Visser
Tom came out of the independent film world, mixing independent projects in the trenches of NYC. After moving to Hawaii, he broadened his horizons and worked in television, film, and documentaries. His most recent projects include “Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau”, “Hawaii Life” (HGTV), “Linsanity”, “Language Matters” (PBS), and “Hawaii Five-O”. Tom was able to secure Honua Films’ first Grant for the documentary, “Pure Medicine”. Over a period of 3 years, Tom has been dedicated in recruiting team members for “Pure Medicine” as well as taking an active part in the process of making this documentary.
Don Brown
Don Brown has worked as a lawyer who found a niche when he was asked by the firm to network their computers. He now owns and operates Firefly Network Services, an IT Consulting Firm that specifically services small law firms and businesses. In an effort to pay it forward, Don started Firefly Creative Studio to help small-business owners build their brand and grow their business by incorporating his IT Consulting knowledge and adding website and logo design.
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