Article: A Hawaii-born filmmaker is working to establish a motion picture production company on the Big Island

In a bold move to create a self-contained motion picture production company in Hawaii, a filmmaker born and raised on Oahu plans to produce, direct, edit and sell independent films from the Big Island.

Albert Pyun, who has directed more than 40 films in the last two decades, began filming the thriller "Aloha My Love" at the Hilton Waikoloa Village last week. It's one of five films to be completed this summer.

Two other films are "Kapu," about a serial killer, and "Kona: Curse of the Komodo," described as a children's "Jurassic Park."

Pyun expects to cast rap artist Busta Rhymes in "Kapu" and Nelly for "Kona."

The three films will be shot in 18 days each on the Big Island's leeward side. The ...

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