Wayne Middleton
Writer / Producer
Wayne Middleton- Producer, Writer, Production Supervisor and Location Manager. His experience includes productions for all the major film studios including Universal, Warner Brothers, Columbia Pictures and others. Wayne has also produced multiple award winning documentaries along with commercial and music video production. His experience spans over three decades in production and digital content related fields.
Bill Maheras
Director/ Director of Photography
Bill’s Emmy award winning directorial and visual skills include creative storytelling and the ability to engage the viewer. His credits include many international broadcast features, satellite uplinks, local and national television commercials, documentaries, corporate presentations, and feature films.
Matt Phillips
Editor / Colorist
As a post-production specialist, Matt has crafted his skills in various markets including Denver, Honolulu and Chicago. He has over 20 years in post-production including ten years as a colorist. Matt has built lasting relationships through his work as both an editor and colorist and embraces the collaborative process. Deadlines rule when it comes to post and finalizing projects. Matt Phillips prides himself on creativity and storytelling while helping to deliver projects within budget and on time.
Lisa Azuma
Los Angeles Production Executive
Lisa spent several formative production years based in Tokyo working in Japanese media. There, she forged pathways in animation distribution, film production and advertising.
Since becoming a Los Angeles based production executive, Lisa has expedited countless commercial productions for worldwide media. She is bi-lingual in English and Japanese and a key component in that latter market. ご連絡日本語でもどうぞ.
Lisa’s unwavering commitment to production excellence keeps Kohala Creative at the forefront of commercial production in L.A. and beyond.
Kohala Creative is a dynamic and innovative company with offices strategically located on the breathtaking Big Island of Hawaii and the bustling city of Los Angeles. With this unique geographical advantage, Kohala Creative serves an extensive and diverse clientele on an international scale. From branding and digital marketing, Kohala Creative is committed to delivering exceptional solutions that resonate with clients worldwide.