MAUI - GET A JOB, the movie, screams sequel. The first homerun came with all the musical star power. Then the director, Brian Kohne, coaxed laugh after laugh from his lead comics, Willie K, Eric Gilliom, Augie T and Jake Shimabukuro.
The movie also had the pleasure of the award winning musical soundtrack from the BAREFOOT NATIVES. This is another homerun for island entertainers, Willie K and Eric Gilliom, who have toured as the BAREFOOT NATIVES. This Hawaiian film journey showcases local folks trying to get by. William (Willie K), an employment agent, who is trying to save his own job, is also struggling both at work and with his gal-pal Laura (Carolyn Omine). William can salvage things if he finds a job for the simpleton Merton (Gilliom). Merton just wants to surf every day. Watch for the Japanese granny scene mid-movie, the sequence steals the show. Also Augie T is a show stopper with his Filipino comedic styling and encore dance moves. Another wow-factor is the understated humor of Jake Shimabukuro.
The movie entertained thoroughly and the music was a double bonus. Merton and the ‘Goat Wrestling’ championships were howling good fun. Maui is sure more than hotels, beaches, sunrises and umbrella drinks. Tourists forget that the regular population has to make a living. In Hawaii, sometimes that is difficult.
The GET A JOB soundtrack was nominated for the 2013 Na Hoku Hanohano award (Hawaiian Grammy). Mick Fleetwood opened the final wedding band scene pounding his giant percussion sounds. It was a short musical spectacle. Cameos by Willie Nelson, Pat Simmons and Amy Hanaiali’i were another added bonus.
The movie was recently released to DVD and VOD. www.getajobmovie.com
CAST and CREW
PRODUCER - Stefan Schaefer
DIRECTOR - Brian Kohne
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Dan Hersey
WRITER - Brian Kohne
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS - Eric Gilliom, Carolyn Omine, Raymond Rolak
EDITOR - Giacomo Belletti
SOUND - Marcin Tyszka
SOUND DESIGN - Allan Zaleski
COSTUMES - Beth Anne Kelleher
PRODUCTION DESIGN - Burt Sakata
MUSIC - Barefoot Natives
STARRING: Willie K, Eric Gilliom, Augie T, Carolyn Omine, Jake Shimabukuro, Kathy Collins and Amy Hanaiali’i
WITH: Vinnie Linares, Lana Queddeng, Bill Hensley, Bill Kohne, Avi Ronen, Ernie Cruz Jr., Yaemi Yogi, Maya Iida, Chelsea Hill, Erin Warner, Catherine Ryder, Marsha Kelly, Alaki Paleka and Charles Ka’upu
WEDDING BAND
Mick Fleetwood
Willie Nelson
Pat Simmons
Lopaka Colon
Lenny Castellanos
Willie K
Eric Gilliom
89 Minutes, Malamapono Productions and Cicala Filmworks
www.getajobmovie.com, contact: pr@malamapono.com
For more information: Barbara 734-502-2017
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