Mānana Productions
We are a Hawai’i based film Production Company and a division of Sa’Ke Film Group. Mānana Productions’ primary focus is to tell stories which explore the human condition in a creative way. Because of this, we are able to attack a diverse range of genre storytelling that resonates closely with those making it, and attempts to connect with wider audiences.
Completed works:
Residue
Our lives are more fragile than we think. Written by photographer and Afghanistan veteran Adam Nilson, this short is a dedication to all the veterans lost once they return home. Script written by Adam Nilson & Alexandra Livingston; Directed by Alexandra Livingston
Proceed
An emotional journey of a man with a single goal in mind: propose to the woman of his dreams.
- Written & Directed by Jacob Sbragia
Outbreak
With the threat of global disaster at stake, a high-valued mercenary is hired to take out an unknown entity after it escapes a secret testing facility.
- Written & Directed by Jacob Sbragia
Cosmic Laundry
As Sumai grapples with her past mistakes, she meets an unusual therapist named Munnokki who takes her on a surreal journey to love the self.
- Written & directed by Alexandra Livingston
Impact
- written & directed by Jacob Sbragia
Poison Apple
Times of Loneliness tries our souls, and it is in this desperation that we are led down paths unknown.
- written & directed by Alexandra Livingston
“On April 8th, I Lost My Mind” (2019)
Set at the height of the Cold War, a capable military officer finds himself fighting for his sanity upon returning from an impromptu top-secret mission in this homage to Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone. (Psychological thriller, dir. Jacob Sbragia)
Entering film festival circuits soon.
“Dungeons & Drag Queens: Quest for the Golden Wig of Enlightenment” (2019)
Rees and her faithful companions journey to reclaim the kingdom’s family jewels. Based on the classic RPG, Dungeons and Drag Queens combines the high intensity machinations of D&D with the vibrant and boundless world of drag queens. (Fantasy comedy, dir. Sandy Livingston)
*Winner of the narrative short film category at the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
“Shells” (2018)
After an unexpected meeting, a circumspect man and a free-thinking woman bond over a conversation on the beach, which blossoms into a deeper relationship.
(Drama, dir. Jacob Sbragia)
“Knock” (2018)
An injured woman must escape her home to evade a dark presence lurking inside. (Horror, dir. Jacob Sbragia)