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Exclusive: Hawaiian Airlines has acquired Hawaii Melting Pot, a travel and culture docuseries directed by Loannis Souvatzoglou and hosted by popular Hawaiian comedian Kenny Kusaka. Produced by Edo Natasha (Fashion Sense by Valerie), the series is executive produced by James Pratt and Brad Starks, with music composed by F. Can Erdogan and art direction by Clarisse Lee ( Devatha ).The docuseries highlights Hawaii’s rich traditions and diverse personalities.

Hawaii Melting Pot marks a strategic pivot for Hawaiian Airlines, aligning with the company’s focus on premium original content. Positioned as a key title, it underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its entertainment offerings and promoting local voices.

Filmed entirely on location across the Hawaiian Islands with post-production in Los Angeles, the series was also a finalist for Best Series at the 2024 Beyond Hollywood International Film Festival.

Hawaii Melting Pot debuts this month across all in-flight platforms.

Edo Natasha is an Indonesian American director, writer, and editor whose life and storytelling span the globe—from the streets of Semarang to the soundstages of Los Angeles, the cornfields of Iowa, and the volcanoes of Hawaii. A U.S. Army combat veteran turned filmmaker, Edo brings a rare Third Culture perspective to every frame he crafts—an East-meets-West sensibility that transforms stories into something both deeply personal and universally resonant. “The Last Fifteen Minutes” is his latest short.

“The Last Fifteen Minutes” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative

The short opens in a room, punctuated by the sound of a ticking clock. Sekar, a woman in a dress, is talking to her spouse, Robert, who is also getting ready. There is tension in the air, but things truly escalate over a towel, which infuriates Sekar. She begins speaking loudly to Robert in both English and Bahasa. While...