NMG Network

Isamu Noguchi once imagined a sculptural rebirth for one of Hawaiʻi’s most sacred spaces. The dream never came to life—but the story remains. Explore the vision, the place, and the quiet power of what might have been. Read online at FLUX Hawaii: https://lnkd.in/e4yCdcSU This is the current of Hawai‘i—told with heart, craft, and context. Follow for more from our flagship editorial platform: https://lnkd.in/e6VeE6xd

For Niccolò and Filippo Ricci, the roads of Tuscany are more than a backdrop—they’re a living thread that weaves together family, heritage, and the enduring pursuit of beauty. Produced in partnership with Auberge Resorts Collection, this episode follows the brothers through Florence and beyond, honoring the Ricci legacy of craftsmanship, style, and Italian soul. 🎥 Watch online: https://lnkd.in/eZBFdaiH

Three Oʻahu artists. One shared pursuit: beauty across form and function. On Halekulani in-room Living TV, meet the visionaries blending leatherwork, metal, oil, and charcoal into work that defies category. 🎨 Watch online: https://lnkd.in/eU4dYjct

Where does a journey begin? For Hawaiian Airlines, it starts with a feeling—of family, of culture, of home. We’re honored to help bring this vision to life with Mekanism.    Watch our full commercial online: https://lnkd.in/eNXsejfr

Three years ago, after a commercial shoot with NMG Network, we asked the incredibly talented musician and artist Paula Fuga to attend one of our film screenings. She came and just three days later, she called me, inspired. She had an idea for a film and asked if I could help. I said what is it? I expected a music video. She then tells me a story about a Kūkini in the middle of the Battle of Kepaniwai in 1790. My first reaction? That's not the story I thought you were gonna pitch. The scope, the scale, costumes, props, locations. Yeah, impossible. BUT....maybe, MAYBE we could make it as a short film? I told Paula there’s only one person who could make this happen, Mitchel Merrick. One of the finest filmmakers we have. He edits, directs, and a master VFX artist. We need someone who can do it all. Let’s apply to Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), and if we get it, we’ll develop it through ʻOhina Labs to buy us time to figure it out. Linda and Robert Nichols and OluKai jumped in to support as we developed it. We leaned into our limitations and turned them into strengths. Enthusiasm for the project opened doors. Cultural masters stepped in to help us tell the story. Brian Keaulana—truly the center of the Hawaiʻi filmmaking universe—connected us with the right people. One by one, the pieces came together. Feather capes and moʻolelo came through Kumu Hulu Nui Rick San Nicolas. Lua training was passed down by Aliʻi Miner. We incorporated lāʻau lapaʻau (healing practices), kākau uhi (tattoos), oli (chant), Ōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), Music, and moʻolelo (stories/legends). We welcomed our advisors on set and adapted and changed things as they saw things play out. It's why our 15 page script turned into a 26 minute film. We listened and continued to build. It was hard. It felt impossible. But somehow, against all odds, we finished the film and it traveled the world, including screenings at the Smithsonian in NYC and DC. We also stand on the shoulders of others. Hoʻomau, created by Kenji Doughty and Yamato Cibulka, helped open the door.  Chief of War, the upcoming Apple TV show, further paved the way for stories like this many of the cultural experts and actors from that production contributed to our tiny, willed into existence film. Now, three years from that first conversation with Paula, the film is out in the world. We hope it sparks dialogue, reflection, and many more stories from Hawaiʻi. Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) has championed this project from the very beginning. With the loss of federal funding, their future support for stories like these is in jeopardy. If you value authentic stories from Hawaiʻi, now is the time to show support for PIC and the vital work they make possible. It took a community coming together to make this little film possible. Forever thankful! https://lnkd.in/gFShSBYw

Submit your scripts and spread the word. This year, we are proudly sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Health, Creative Industries/DBEDT, NMG Network and partnering with Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design once again! https://lnkd.in/gZt8nh8J

ICYMI: Volume 8 of Herein is live. This season, we explore global stories of style, place, and perspective—from the unassuming warmth of Tokyo’s izakayas to the visionary artists and designers shaping contemporary culture in Baku, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. Created exclusively for Marriott Residences, Marriott International, Herein celebrates thoughtful living and the people, ideas, and experiences defining luxury today. Read now: https://lnkd.in/e-7UNHBC

We’re proud to announce that NMG Network won 3 Emmy® Awards this weekend—plus 2 additional nominations for our original work in storytelling, culture, and impact. 🏆🎥 🎬 Winner: “Women of the Air” – created in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines 🏅 Audio Recording, Mixing & Design - Live & Post Production 🏅 Director - Post-Produced A powerful tribute to the original DC-3 flight attendants—trailblazing women who helped shape the future of flight. 🎬 Winner: “The Adventures of Super CW” 🏅 Health/Medical – News or Long Form Content This deeply moving film honors Christa Wittmier, a beloved journalist, DJ, and cultural force in Hawai‘i, through her own story of courage and community. 🎬 Nominated Projects: • “Aloha Goes Both Ways – Fête” (Lifestyle – News or Long Form Content) • “Hana Hou! – Wisdom-keeper of Rarotonga” (Historical/Cultural – News or Short Form Content) We’re grateful to our creative teams and partners who made these stories possible—and to the communities that continue to inspire them.

Not just a partnership—a point of view. NMG joins forces with Exclusive Resorts to shape a new content platform for a rare audience: private, global, deeply intentional. This is where modern luxury lives—in the stories we choose to tell. 🔗 Explore the collaboration: https://lnkd.in/eWH3tCCS