Geoffrey Blair Hajim (born February 25, 1966) is a producer, director, writer, and visual artist who currently resides in Hilo, Hawaii. He has been involved in more than 250 projects ranging from television commercials to the first feature film to be produced in the Hawaiian language.
Career In 1997, Hajim produced a documentary about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the Discovery Channel, and collaborated with Pūnana Leo to create over 120 videos in the Hawaiian language. He is also credited with producing the first feature length film in Hawaiian, and during this time period, he became fluent in the language.
In 2013, Hajim directed and produced an animated, science fiction musical film, titled Strange Frame: Love & Sax in collaboration with filmmaker Shelley Doty. To achieve the desired level of sound quality, he enlisted the help of sound engineers from Skywalker Sound, including Gary Rizzo and voice casting agent Jamie Thomason. This led to the casting of Claudia Christian, Tim Curry, Michael Dorn, Ron Glass, George Takei, and Alan Tudyk to voice the characters in the film.
Hawaii Con With the support of a successful Kickstarter campaign that exceeded its initial goal of $35,000, 2014, Hajim founded HawaiiCon in September of 2014.It was a conference that was designed to promote a sense of 'ohana and respect for the land. HawaiiCon was a three-day science, sci-fi and fantasy convention that took place on Hawaii's Big Island. The event featured guests, including cast members from Stargate Atlantis, Star Trek, and Game of Thrones. Attendees could experience astronomy and mock Mars missions, learn about ancient Hawaiian mythology, and participate in workshops and tours. The conference also included panels and discussions led by experts in the field of astronomy, aerospace, and Hawaiian culture.
In 2018 Hajim taught 'Images in Motion Art' at Hawaiʻi Community College.
Filmography +Directed features Year Title Production company1994 First Days on Earth Screaming Wink Productions1996 Destination: WOW Hall Screaming Wink Productions1997 Pacific Passages Screaming Wink Productions2012 Strange Frame: Love & Sax Island Planet One Productions2023 Mermaids' Lament Tween Sea and Sand +Produced features Year Title Production company1993 The Lost Continent Little Odette's1994 First Days on Earth Screaming Wink Productions1996 Destination: WOW Hall Screaming Wink Productions1997 Pacific Passages Screaming Wink Productions1997 Volcano: Fountains of Fire 2000 Ka'ililauokekoa Screaming Wink Productions2012 Strange Frame: Love & Sax Island Planet One Productions2019 Stoke Larkin Pictures, A Walled GardenCrook, Nanny Productions2022 Racket Larkin Pictures, Little Big Top2023 Chaperone 1919 Films
Awards and nominations In 2012, Hajim's Film Strange Frame won Best Feature Film at DragonCon.
In 2013, Hajim's Film Strange Frame won Best Animated Feature at the Big Island Film Festival. The Weirdcademy Awards bestowed Hajim's Strange Frame with both the award of Weirdest Movie of 2013 and Weirdest Actress Award to Claudia Black for her voiceover performance as saxophonist Parker.
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