The premiere of Max Kaplan’s latest film “Hawaii”, a Luminous Coast production, will take place at The Neon in Dayton on July 21st. Director Max Kaplan partnered with cinematographer Luke Holliday, producer Savannah Webb and writer Jesse Wright on this film.
“Hawaii” is a coming of age story that follows two high school sweethearts as they say goodbye to everything they have known during their last summer before college, playing music, making memories and chasing dreams, but ultimately learning how to say goodbye.
The film is based on Kaplan’s high school experience and his time playing in the Dayton psych band Nudists on Strike. “Hawaii” boasts an incredible compilation soundtrack by both popular and local artists including Summer Salt, King Shelter, Surf Team, Nudists on Strike, and Sister Owsley. Filming took place in the greater Dayton region in 2020 under Covid protocols.
“Hawaii” is Kaplan’s 14th movie, he has been releasing films since the age of 11 and is currently attending Ohio University’s Honors film program.
Tickets are available for the 7pm and 9pm showing on Wed, July 21st online and at theater.
