The weaver. Meet Kumu Bill Keoua Nelsen, a 6th generation lauhala weaver who is perpetuating the cultural practices of his family through the creation of contemporary and functional woven pieces using the hala leaf. Learn about his dedication to seeing an ancient craft evolve and survive for generations to come. 

Client: Hawaii Tourism Japan
Agency: Hungry
Production Company: Shibby Stylee
Director: Kazuhiko Hiramaki
Executive Producer: Takashi Shimazu
Producer: Jenny Ersbak
Production Manager:  Chikai Kato
Assistant Director: Reggie White
Director of Photography: Jin Ito
Cinematographer: Andrew Agcaoili 
1st AC: Yoshifumi Miyamoto & Matt Heirakuji
2nd AC: Phillip Langford
Grip: Brock Ladd
Sound Recordist: Scott Culbertson
PA: Jesse Smalling & Cory Fults
Editor: Jun Kitajima
Music Producer: Satomi Kawai
Composer & Singer: Kazuto Okawa, Masaya Mifune
Colorist: Ben Conkey
MA: Yasunori Hoshimoto
NA: Hiroko Inoue

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