"Thanks for a wonderful time. I believe in and am inspired by what you're doing.
May the festival continue to grow under your benevolent guidance. Thanks for letting us be a part of it."
Rick Stevenson, Expiration Date, Seattle, WA

"I sent an email to the cast and crew of "Courage Doesn't Ask"
giving them the details of our screening and the Q & A which followed.
I've gotten several answers back who were also impressed that you had the
Commissioner of Films there and running the roundtable sessions for filmmakers.
All in all, we were very impressed with the festival and hope you will consider
our full length feature, "Married Seeking Same" next year, after it is completed."
Joe Acton, Courage Doesn't Ask, Belleview, WA

"Thanks again for everything…what a tremendous festival.
We enjoyed everything and met some great folks…including you, Jan and CeCe!"
Linda Bannister & James Hurd,Poet of the Swinging Blade, Los Angeles, CA

"Mahalo for putting on a truly special festival. Your support and determination are inspiring.
The festival was intimate and nurturing, yet far reaching in the variety and quality of films shown.
My only complaint is that it wasn't longer. Maybe next year you could make it a month or two. Think about it.
Best of luck in all the years ahead. Like the Big Island itself, may the festival keep growing and growing and..."
David Kosh, Cold Tea, New York, NY

"Thank you so much for inviting my film, "Have A Nice Death" to screen. The place was quite full
for daytime Saturday and the response was terrific. I had four filmmakers stop me
on my way out to talk further about it and one wanted to buy a copy. It's the first time I
screened it. I do need to make more copies to submit to other festivals.
What a FUN festival you put on and gorgeous locations. Really impressive. I do wish you much,
much success on this fine event!"
Sherrie Robertson, Have a Nice Death, Honolulu, HI

"Thank you for your hospitality. I had a fantastic time at your festival on the Big Island
and I hope to come back some day. On behalf of my cast and crew, we are honored
to have our work recognized with the Golden Honu. Mahalo!"
Dan Margules, Begleiter, San Diego, CA

Click HERE to see photos from the 2007 Festival!