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Monthly Archives: April 2011
January 2011 — Work on the Fundraising Trailer Begins
Ron Darby sets up for an interview
Cameraman Ron Darby and Producer Robin Lung begin filming interviews and b‑roll in Hawaii for the Finding KUKAN fundraising trailer.
October 2010 — Mayor’s Office Awards Grant
Finding KUKAN receives a grant from the Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts to produce a fundraising and outreach trailer for the film!
May 2010 — Producer Robin Lung Travels to NYC for Research
Producer Robin Lung traveled from Hawai‘i to New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut to research her documentary film on Li Ling-Ai and KUKAN. She was able to meet with several of Li Ling-Ai’s friends and access important archives at Columbia University and Princeton dealing with US/China relations and the pre-WWII China Aid effort. With the assistance of expert cameraman Frank Ayala, Robin interviewed Rey Scott’s niece Connie Tupper who saw KUKAN when she was 12 years old.
Cameraman Frank Ayala and Producer Robin Lung interview Rey Scott’s niece Connie Tupper
April 2010 — Only copy of KUKAN Arrives at AMPAS for Restoration
Robin Lung & Leigh Mierke prepare to film the initial inspection of KUKAN at AMPAS
Producer Robin Lung travels to Los Angeles to film the arrival of the only known full print of the 1941 Oscar-winning documentary KUKAN at the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Archives in Los Angeles. Previously “lost” for decades, the print is badly damaged and needs a full restoration.
An interview with AMPAS documentary curator Ed Carter reveals interesting facts about the film, but leaves many questions unanswered.
AMPAS documentary curator Ed Carter inspects KUKAN film reel
Filming at AMPAS was made possible by the generous help of fellow documentary producer Rebecca Bozzo (Frank Borzage, Director) and cinematographer Leigh Mierke.
My dear friend and talented musician John Zainer pitched in as sound man.
- Leigh Mierke and John Zainer film Ed Carter opening KUKAN shipping box.
March 2010 — Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities Awards Planning Grant
Finding KUKAN receives its first Planning Grant from The Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities and supporter of many award-winning documentaries. We are honored to have their support.
February 2010 — Hawaii Community Television Signs on as Fiscal Sponsor
Hawaii Community Television, a 501(c)(3) non-profit company signs on as the fiscal sponsor for Finding KUKAN. This is an important step as now all contributions to the film made through HCTV are tax deductible up to the full extend of the law. HCTV has supported film in Hawaii for decades and has sponsored many award-winning films such as Picture Bride, Fishbowl, Heart of the Sea, and Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.
