Documentary on O-Shen
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Understand O-Shen's life and music like you never have before as we chart his travels and influence around the Pacific! Follow the Meri Lewa and Pretty Wahine writer as he begins his journey on making music again, after taking a break from songwriting.
Curious why he spent time in prison? Interested in his process of writing lyrics in different languages? What is he up to now?
Your support makes it possible for us to unveil this Pacific Island icon and share the stories behind the songs you love! A contribution of any amount will help make this film a reality!
PERKS & INCENTIVES
The following perks are included for each donation amount.
Each donor also receives the perks of the amounts lower than their donation.
$5 - receive project updates!
$25 - receive a digital soundtrack album of music and songs used in the film!
$35 - receive an early release screener link for viewing before the film comes out!
$50 - receive a private online link for viewing the film any time!
$75 - receive a copy of the film by digital download to own!
$125 - receive an autographed 12x18" film poster!
$300 - receive an autographed large 20x30" film poster!
$500 - receive a personal Special Thanks credit in the film!
$1,500 - receive a Stand-Up Paddleboard lesson from O-Shen in Spokane or Hawaii!
$5,000 - receive an Associate Producer credit for the film!
$12,000 - travel to Hawaii with O-Shen!
$24,000 - travel to PNG with O-Shen!
***In order to receive perks, all backers must submit this contact form .
WHY A DOCUMENTARY?
O-Shen has been a musical ambassador for the Pacific islands with his urban island music, blending reggae with rap and traditional tribal chants.
O-Shen grew up in Papua New Guinea, and rose to fame when he became the first person to rap in the pidgin trade language of PNG. Living in Hawaii, his debut album Iron Youth won the coveted Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Reggae Album of the Year in 2001.
Collaborating with popular Hawaiian, Jamaican, and Papua New Guinean artists, O-Shen has had a successful musical career and was a staple in the island music scene for a number of years. His songs have also been featured on television shows and films, such as Adam Sandler’s 50 First Dates.
His music explores different cultures, languages, and social issues, as well as his many unique life experiences, including the time he spent incarcerated in a Washington state prison.
He is a fascinating character, which makes him the perfect subject for a feature length documentary film.
OUR GOAL
Our aim is to raise $85,000 to produce this documentary. This covers the crew, time, and equipment needed, as well as travel and accommodation expenses for filming in Hawaii, Papua New Guinea, and the US Pacific Northwest!
We hope to submit the film to a wide variety of film festivals around the world, and make the film available on major online platforms by 2023.
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Travelight Studios is a film production company based in Los Angeles and founded by Nathan Pfaff. Nathan also grew up in Papua New Guinea and is excited to bring a deeper understanding of island culture to the screen. His passion is to tell true stories of local heroes in order to inspire others and help people see the world differently. He is the perfect filmmaker for this story.
Nathan’s short documentary, The Advocate, won an Emmy award in 2014. His award winning feature length documentary, Film School Africa, can be found on major online platforms, and won him Best Emerging Filmmaker at the African Film Festival in 2018. His most recent documentary, Nali, was filmed in Papua New Guinea. Nali is currently a finalist in six festivals, including a nomination for Best Documentary Storytelling.
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Please help us get the word out! Share this page across all of your social media platforms. Help get people excited. Help us reach that goal!
Curious why he spent time in prison? Interested in his process of writing lyrics in different languages? What is he up to now?
Your support makes it possible for us to unveil this Pacific Island icon and share the stories behind the songs you love! A contribution of any amount will help make this film a reality!
PERKS & INCENTIVESThe following perks are included for each donation amount.
Each donor also receives the perks of the amounts lower than their donation.
$5 - receive project updates!
$25 - receive a digital soundtrack album of music and songs used in the film!
$35 - receive an early release screener link for viewing before the film comes out!
$50 - receive a private online link for viewing the film any time!
$75 - receive a copy of the film by digital download to own!
$125 - receive an autographed 12x18" film poster!
$300 - receive an autographed large 20x30" film poster!
$500 - receive a personal Special Thanks credit in the film!
$1,500 - receive a Stand-Up Paddleboard lesson from O-Shen in Spokane or Hawaii!
$5,000 - receive an Associate Producer credit for the film!
$12,000 - travel to Hawaii with O-Shen!
$24,000 - travel to PNG with O-Shen!
***In order to receive perks, all backers must submit this contact form .
WHY A DOCUMENTARY?O-Shen has been a musical ambassador for the Pacific islands with his urban island music, blending reggae with rap and traditional tribal chants.
O-Shen grew up in Papua New Guinea, and rose to fame when he became the first person to rap in the pidgin trade language of PNG. Living in Hawaii, his debut album Iron Youth won the coveted Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Reggae Album of the Year in 2001.
Collaborating with popular Hawaiian, Jamaican, and Papua New Guinean artists, O-Shen has had a successful musical career and was a staple in the island music scene for a number of years. His songs have also been featured on television shows and films, such as Adam Sandler’s 50 First Dates.
His music explores different cultures, languages, and social issues, as well as his many unique life experiences, including the time he spent incarcerated in a Washington state prison.
He is a fascinating character, which makes him the perfect subject for a feature length documentary film.
OUR GOALOur aim is to raise $85,000 to produce this documentary. This covers the crew, time, and equipment needed, as well as travel and accommodation expenses for filming in Hawaii, Papua New Guinea, and the US Pacific Northwest!
We hope to submit the film to a wide variety of film festivals around the world, and make the film available on major online platforms by 2023.
PRODUCTION COMPANYTravelight Studios is a film production company based in Los Angeles and founded by Nathan Pfaff. Nathan also grew up in Papua New Guinea and is excited to bring a deeper understanding of island culture to the screen. His passion is to tell true stories of local heroes in order to inspire others and help people see the world differently. He is the perfect filmmaker for this story.
Nathan’s short documentary, The Advocate, won an Emmy award in 2014. His award winning feature length documentary, Film School Africa, can be found on major online platforms, and won him Best Emerging Filmmaker at the African Film Festival in 2018. His most recent documentary, Nali, was filmed in Papua New Guinea. Nali is currently a finalist in six festivals, including a nomination for Best Documentary Storytelling.
STAY CONNECTEDOShen Facebook
OShen Instagram
OShen YouTube
Travelight Facebook
Travelight Instagram
Travelight Youtube
SHARE THE LOVE
Please help us get the word out! Share this page across all of your social media platforms. Help get people excited. Help us reach that goal!
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