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Alan O'Hashi and Kaeru Productions
Providing Community Based Programming Since 1963

KP is a production group dedicated to democratzing media on the large and small screens; printed page and stage and as such, providing sustainable and community-based albeit not always politically-popular content. KP can produce write screenplays, make movies and documentaries about socially responsible businesses, non-profits and community events. What are your great stories? Go to the WEBSITE at www.kaeruproductions.com
YouTube.com My discipline is to create a movie-a-day with my SVP HDDV8600 MPG small-format camera - occasionally I use my one-chip Panasonic PVGS35. I like to use the "lesser" equipment to demonstrate that you don't need to spend a lot of money on cameras to get high production value. It still gets down to good stories. The uploads are mostly mpeg4 H.264 format. You can check out my production reel below. It has a few cuts from my YouTube.com uploads.View all of them at www.youtube.com/kaerupix
Why 'Kaeru'?
Uncle Jake was a frog collector and a frog painter. He passed away in the early part of 2007. Frogs hold special meaning in Japan and for many Japanese Americans. The Japanese word for frog, 'kaeru,' also means "to return." Travelers carry frog charms to ensure a safe return from their journey.
11th The Boulder Asian Film Festival
The The 11th Boulder Asian Film Festival planning is underway and set for February 13-16 2009. BAFF will be held in Downtown Boulder in conjunction with the the Boulder International Film Festival. BAFF will soon be accepting movie and screenplay entries. Speaking of screenplays, Bob Larue was one of the 2007 winners with his short "Adobo." He and his son are in preproduction with the hopse of having it ready for screening at the 2008-09 BAFF. I'm hoping to produce Chris Barerra's "Bouncy Ball" this spring/summer.
10th BAFF 'In the Can'
The BAFF 2007 wrapped up in mid August. Two movie luaus were sponsored by Wahoo's Fish Tacos and 8 Island BBQ at the Boulder theater. We were pleased to show "The Cats of Mirikitani" by Linda Hattendorf on opening night. Music was provided by Jack Hadley. The other highlight was the premiere of "Gold Digger" which was produced by the festival.
Saturday night, was headlined by Wendy Woo following the movies.
We also had some good crowds at the Shambhala Center for "A Zen Life" and a couple other documentaries including "Tamdin's Journey" and the story of the Shambhala Center, produced locally.
Other Film Festivals
I hope to find another big festival to help out. Last year, I attended Tribeca for a week. Over Labor Day, I make volunteer for the Telluride Film Festival. I generally help out the BIFF and the 24 Hour Shootout, too.
Denver In Pictures Examiner: Martin Luther King Rememberance: Daddy Bruce Jr. - My Own Corner
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Denver In Pictures Examiner: Video: Frozen Dead Guy Days 2009 - Coffin Race and Polar Plunge
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Denver In Pictures Examiner: Video Review: If you go to the new Yankee Stadium remember your cr
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Check out the new Yankee Stadium It is squeaky-clean but a high-priced place to watch baseball.


Video: Ron Paul commentary on the swine flu hyperbole
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ArtDistrict Boulder Roll Out - Tire on the Roll
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Check out the ArtDistrict art performance installation.


Denver In Pictures Examiner: TeleTech Job Fair - 300 support jobs for TV digital conversion
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My Blog

Video: 4-20-2009 Check out the peaceful revelers in Boulder

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-2067-Denver-In-...Powered by ShareThis Despite discouragement by the University of Colorado - Boulder school administration, the annual 4-20 event happened at the No...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Denver In Pictures Examiner: Review: Check out Dubbin's - Food to Go for $5 and open late o

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-2067-Denver-In-...Powered by ShareThis If you're organizing a small meeting or office party, Dubbin's is a new choice for your catering needs. John Woods opened up t...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:51:00 GMT

Video: Jonas Brothers Play Pepsi Center June 24th

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-2067-Denver-In-...Powered by ShareThis Last year a reporter and I checked out the Jonas Brothers show at Fiddler's Green in south Denver. This year, the three bros a...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:36:00 GMT

Denver In Pictures Examiner: Video: Media Education Guru in Denver and Boulder this week

Check out this story and video about Bob McCannon who is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Media Literacy Project. He talks about the only way for media reform to succeed is for all to be liter...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:19:00 GMT

Boulder Asian Film Festival 2009 Final Program!

The 11th Annual Boulder Asian Film Festival Program Schedule was justannounced! We may be adding a few movies. We also show films all yeararound. By your tickets on-line at www.bouldertheater.com or...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:59:00 GMT

Shrinkage to begin 2009

How did you start out 2009? I ran into Duzer at Waylon's NYE party and he mentioned he needed a shooter to help film his Polar Bear plunge. Sounded llike fun and i agreed to do it, and to take the plu...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:46:00 GMT

Onward and Outward to 2009: Random Thotz

The tree is packed up and back in the crawl space. I try to live the spirit of the holiday season the other 364 days, too. Hanukkah just ended. Some Christians continue the season until epiphany on Ja...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:15:00 GMT

Happy Holidays - dogs have Christmas Too!

Well, it's nearly midnight here in Colorado. I'm up watching TV as usual and cutting a couple holiday videos at the same time. The shopping is completed, the candlelight service over and it's time to ...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:56:00 GMT

Naked Obama

With the all the hubbub about Barack Obama swimming in Hawaii, I was curious about other naked presidents and come to find out, the president-elect is just the latest in a string of naked presidents. ...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:24:00 GMT

Black Friday in Boulder - Random Thotz from CO

Did you go out amongst 'em?I'm happy to report that nobody was trampled today on Black Friday by maniacal shoppers. I was out at 6:30am. I had my eye on memory cards for my camera. I heard on CNN that...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:11:00 GMT