MICHAEL-THOMAS FOUMAI
COMPOSER
PUA WARRIORS
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PUA WARRIORS [WATCH HERE]
Directed by: Sophia Whalen 2020 | 8 min.
World Premiere: November 5-29, 2020 (Hawaii International Film Festival, ACM UHM Showcase)
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Animation
SUMMARY
Pua Warriors is an animated action film about magical girls Leilani, Ayaka, and Jasmine who need to prevent a sludge monster from destroying their hometown on Hawaiʻi island. But when a big mistake causes a rift in the team dynamic, Leilani is unable to use her full pua power to fight. How can they win?
CAST & CREW
Sound Design and Mix: Alexis Nelson
Animators: Gavin Arucan, Mirren Hollison, Jared Louis, Alexis Nelson, Chandelle Oliver, Roberto Renteria, Molly Tapken, Londy Tong-Lee, Sophia Whalen
Director: Sophia Whalen
Producer: Sophia Whalen
Executive Producer: Lisette Flanary
Cast: Sydnee Lum, Danae Naone, Sophia Whalen
Editor: Alexis Nelson
Music Composer: Michael-Thomas Foumai
Casting Director: Sophia Whalen
Art Designer: Gavin Arucan, Sophia Whalen
Sound: Timothy Manamtam, Alexis Nelson
Writer: Gavin Arucan, Sophia Whalen
Music: Michael-Thomas Foumai