G.B. Hajim

In 1997, Hajim produced a documentary about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for the Discovery Channel, and collaborated with Pūnana Leo to create over 120 videos in the Hawaiian language. He is also credited with producing the first feature length film in Hawaiian, and during this time period, he became fluent in the language.{{Cite web |date=September 2017 |title=HAWAIICON: MAGIC AND MŌHIHI'O |url=https://keolamagazine.com/community/hawaiicon-2017 |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=Ke Ola Magazine}}

In 2013, Hajim directed and produced an animated, science fiction musical film, titled Strange Frame: Love & Sax in collaboration with filmmaker Shelley Doty.{{Cite news |date=April 27, 2012 |title='Strange Frame' to premier |work=Hawaii Tribune Herald |url=http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/sections/news/entertainmentpeople/%E2%80%98strange-frame%E2%80%99-premier.html |access-date=May 2, 2012}} To achieve the desired level of sound quality, he enlisted the help of sound engineers from Skywalker Sound, including Gary Rizzo and voice casting agent Jamie Thomason. This led to the casting of Claudia Christian, Tim Curry, Michael Dorn, Ron Glass, George Takei, and Alan Tudyk to voice the characters in the film.

With the support of a successful Kickstarter campaign that exceeded its initial goal of $35,000, 2014, Hajim founded HawaiiCon in September of 2014.It was a conference that was designed to promote a sense of 'ohana and respect for the land.{{Cite web |author1=Tanya Lewis |date=April 9, 2014 |title=Sci-Fi Stars Set Sights on Hawaii for 'HawaiiCon' |url=https://www.space.com/25419-hawaiicon-science-fiction-stars-hawaii.html |website=Space.com}} HawaiiCon was a three-day science, sci-fi and fantasy convention that took place on Hawaii's Big Island. The event featured guests, including cast members from Stargate Atlantis, Star Trek, and Game of Thrones. Attendees could experience astronomy and mock Mars missions, learn about ancient Hawaiian mythology, and participate in workshops and tours. The conference also included panels and discussions led by experts in the field of astronomy, aerospace, and Hawaiian culture.{{Cite web |date=9 April 2014 |title=Sci-Fi Stars Set Sights on Hawaii for 'HawaiiCon' |url=https://www.space.com/25419-hawaiicon-science-fiction-stars-hawaii.html |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=Space.com}}

In 2018 Hajim taught 'Images in Motion Art' at Hawaiʻi Community College.{{Cite web |title=Mermaids' Lament: Film project chock-full of University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo talent in cast and crew |url=https://hilo.hawaii.edu/chancellor/stories/2021/09/15/mermaids-lament-film |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo}}

• In 2012, Hajim's Film Strange Frame won Best Feature Film at DragonCon.{{Cite web |title=Film Review: Strange Frame |url= https://www.curvemag.com/blog/romance-film/strange-frame/ |access-date=30 January 2023 |publisher=Curve Mag}}

• In 2013, Hajim's Film Strange Frame won Best Animated Feature at the Big Island Film Festival.{{Cite web |title=2013 Big Island Film Festival Awards |url=http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105093545/http://www.bigislandfilmfestival.com/ |archive-date=5 November 2013 |access-date=30 January 2023 |publisher=Big Island Film Festival}}{{Cite web |last=Tucker |first=Damon |date=27 May 2013 |title=Big Island Produced Film "Strange Frame" Wins Best Animated Feature at the 2013 Big Island Film Festival |url=http://damontucker.com/2013/05/27/big-island-produced-film-strange-frame-wins-best-animated-feature-at-the-2013-big-island-film-festival/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903152228/http://damontucker.com/2013/05/27/big-island-produced-film-strange-frame-wins-best-animated-feature-at-the-2013-big-island-film-festival/ |archive-date=3 September 2013 |access-date=30 January 2023 |website=Hawaii News & Information |publisher=Hawaii News & Information}}
• The Weirdcademy Awards bestowed Hajim's Strange Frame with both the award of Weirdest Movie of 2013 and Weirdest Actress Award to Claudia Black for her voiceover performance as saxophonist Parker.{{Cite web |date=2 March 2014 |title=And the Winners of the 4th Annual Weirdcademy Awards Are… |url=https://366weirdmovies.com/and-the-winners-of-the-4th-annual-weirdcademy-awards-are/}}

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Category:1966 births

Category:Living people

Category:Film directors from Hawaii

Category:Artists from Hawaii

Category:People from Hilo, Hawaii