MOLOKAʻI, HAWAIʻI / FILM + PHOTO

INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE. ISLAND SOUL.

FEEL EVERY
MOMENT.^↗

REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONNECTION.

Life is a movie.
Let’s film yours.

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VIDEOGRAPHY · EDITING · DRONE · PHOTOGRAPHYHave a story in mind? Let’s talk ↗

THE MOMENTS ARE YOURS. THE STORY IS OUR CRAFT.

Some moments
deserve more than a memory.

From the energy of a live performance to the quiet before the vows, Manaia Media brings a thoughtful eye to the people, places and moments that matter.

01 / THE PORTFOLIO

SELECTED
STORIES.

Love. Culture. Sound. Community.
A closer look at life through our lens.

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02 / WHAT WE DO

YOUR VISION.
EVERY ANGLE.

One creative vision, from capture to cut.
Let’s find the right approach for your story.

Videography

Wedding films, events, music videos and community stories. Thoughtful coverage that captures the atmosphere as well as the action.

Film editing

Shape the story through pacing, sound and the moments between. Purposeful edits that give your footage a feeling and a flow.

Drone footage

A wider perspective on your place and your story. Ask about aerial coverage for your location, subject to conditions and flight permissions.

Photography

People, celebrations and the everyday details worth keeping. Still images with the same care and attention as the moving picture.

Community members preparing ti leaves together

ROOTED IN THE ISLANDS.

03 / BEHIND MANAIA MEDIA

ISLAND ROOTS.
OPEN HORIZONS.

Manaia Media is Blayden Tøgiai’s film and photo studio, based on Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi.

Weddings, family milestones, music, sport and community — the portfolio is a reflection of the people and stories that make these islands home. The aim is simple: create something that feels like you.

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A SIMPLE START

01 / CONNECT

Tell us your story.

Share your idea, date and location so we can talk through the possibilities.

02 / CREATE

Make space for the moment.

We’ll discuss the creative direction and coverage that fits your project.

03 / RELIVE

Keep the feeling.

A considered final edit, ready to watch, share and return to.

YOUR STORY STARTS HERE

LET’S MAKE
IT A MOVIE.

A wedding. A new track. A story worth telling.
Send your date, location and a little about your idea.

Start a project →

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FEEL EVERYMOMENT.↗

Some momentsdeserve more than a memory.

SELECTEDSTORIES.

The Riveras

Tammy + Bufo

Edwin R. Kaawa

Love Like Logan

Jacob + Railyn

Lawaia + Jowell

ʻOhana Fun Fair

Molokaʻi Hui Kickboxing Clinic

Flirt

Amora Lei’s 1st Rodeo

Kaulupono + Lia

He Mele No Hina

The Rodrigues’

Jershon + Jasmine

Molokaʻi Baseball 2024

Heath Lopez

Ikaika + Deserae

Molokaʻi Football 2023

The Ayau’s

Grandma’s 1-Year Memorial

YOUR VISION.EVERY ANGLE.