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theCREW – Aria Studios

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We are spunky. We are tekkie. We are excited. We are addicted to dessert. We are a team of artists, who together, love to tell amazing stories through cinema and photography. We are ARIA Studios. (photos by: Frank Amodo)

MEET: KOLBY, owner // cinematographer // dreamer

I thought I found my passion when I walked into a newsroom. As a Television News Producer, I loved the energy, the deadlines… uncovering stories, and getting different perspectives. I loved the challenge and building a show that made people say ‘WOW!’ At 23, I was EXCITED… and producing the #1 newscast in Hawaii. But then, I discovered the thrill of telling LOVE stories. I never looked back. Today, I get to work alongside an amazing group of artists…. clients… and friends… and give back in ways I could ever imagine. Funny how things happen.. to put you exactly where you’re meant to be.

Style: unconventional + sassy

My perfect meal: poke + poi // anything with ketchup and hot sauce

You might be surprised to know: I’ve never had mac & cheese // I cry at EVERY wedding I shoot

In my spare time, I love: surfing, snowboarding, spa-ing, and exploring

My pet peeves: Shaky footage, tight parking, typos, sausage


MEET: JAY, owner // strategist // janitor =)

Fortune favors the foolish.  God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise.  Both apply here.  In this present snapshot of my life, I have realized a convergence of life experience, passions and plans in ARIA Studios.  Being able to participate in a field that combines artistry, experimentation, innovation and geek hardware seems a dream. And it is.  But to be able to figure out how to best help those without a voice in the world utilizing all of the above? Amazing. I’ve been blessed with my wonderful wife, Karin, and three fantabulous kids : Alec, Austin and Aria (and my partner is pretty cool, too).  The future?  Well, my seat belt is fastened.

Style : well planned + spontaneous

My Perfect Meal: sushi made by a master in a small little restaurant off a beaten path in the outskirts of Fukuoka, Japan

You might be surprised to know : I cook because I eat. Lots.

In my spare time I love : spending time with my family

My pet peeves : overcooked food in overpriced restaurants


MEET: CHRISTINE, chief photographer

Style: I have an undying penchant for peasant blouses.

My perfect meal: Something involving a pantheon of lavish desserts at the end (or the beginning, middle, etc.)

You might be surprised to know: In school I studied philosophy, not photography.

In my spare time, I love: Playing piano, baking, wandering the world, reading, learning.

My pet peeves: Junk mail.

My treasures: My people!  Shout out to y’all!

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MEET: KASH, chief cinematographer

Style: Dope!

My perfect meal: Guacamole by mom, baby back ribs, vanilla coke

You might be surprised to know: I’m nothing short of a prodigy when it comes to video games =)

In my spare time, I love: Volleyball, videogames, finding fresh new music, buying shoes, daydreaming

My pet peeves: When my black clothes start to turn not-so-black, fuzzy hair days, struggling to fill out a questionnaire! (JUST discovered this)

My treasures: My family, the Core-4, the internet. haha!

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MEET: JOHN, cinematographer/photographer

Style: Realistic yet optimistic.

My perfect meal: Fresh Ahi Poke. It gets no better.

You might be surprised to know: I’m a Lego maniac!

In my spare time, I love: Watching movies. Relaxing. Eating.

My pet peeves: Flies that keep landing on you and won’t go away!

My treasures: My camera collection. An old stuffed dog named Twin.

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MEET: JESS, studio manager

Style: laid back & fun

My perfect meal: anything as long as it’s followed by mint chocolate chip ice cream =)

You might be surprised to know: I do not drink soda, I get really random *hiccups* every day

In my spare time, I love: volleyball, going to the beach, hanging out with friends, watching movies, listening to music

My pet peeves: when cereal bags don’t get rolled up after being opened, when I’m driving behind a car that has one brake light that isn’t working

My treasures: my relationship with Jesus Christ, acting silly with my brother, laughing and spending quality time with family and friends
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