Ulu Kupu
Synopsis
Ulu (ʻŌlelo Hawai'i): “to grow, increase, spread, to protect, to rise”; Kupu: “sprout, offspring, germinate” or a “spirit or supernatural being”. Through video that mixes parallel visual narratives, Ulu Kupu follows a “Labor Hula”, a performance of harvesting plants/materials from the 'āina (land): hala which is used for weaving; wauke, which is used to create kapa or tapa, a textile; and hau which is also used as a textile or decorative fiber. This dance with the materials of the land is further expanded through the performance of a dancer, wearing the materials on their body and dancing in a wahi pana (sacred place) as well as in a grove of hau trees.
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May 7, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiare Ribeaux, Jody Stillwater
- Original Title
- Ulu Kupu
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiare Ribeaux, Jody Stillwater
Jody Stillwater
Tiare Ribeaux
Department Leadership Roster
Tiare Ribeaux
Director
Jody Stillwater
Director
Jody Stillwater
Director of Photography
Tiare Ribeaux
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ulu Kupu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulu Kupu
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What is Ulu Kupu about?
Ulu (ʻŌlelo Hawai'i): “to grow, increase, spread, to protect, to rise”; Kupu: “sprout, offspring, germinate” or a “spirit or supernatural being”. Through video that mixes parallel visual narratives, Ulu Kupu follows a “Labor Hula”, a performance of harvesting plants/materials from the 'āina (land): hala which is used for weaving; wauke, which is used to create kapa or tapa, a textile; and hau which is also used as a textile or decorative fiber. This dance with the materials of the land is further expanded through the performance of a dancer, wearing the materials on their body and dancing in a wahi pana (sacred place) as well as in a grove of hau trees.
Who directed Ulu Kupu?
Ulu Kupu was directed by Tiare Ribeaux, Jody Stillwater.
Who stars in Ulu Kupu?
The principal cast of Ulu Kupu includes Nanea Lum, Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers, Kālikopuanoaheaokalani Aiu, Ara Laylo, Waikapu.
When was Ulu Kupu released and how long is it?
Ulu Kupu was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 15m.