Kailua’s Mailboxes


I love Hawaii. Here’s a simple story of one of the reasons why. Shot over 10 years with a half dozen different cameras, between cocktail breaks and naps on the beach. Purposefully lazy filmmaking. “A reminder that art doesn’t always have to change the world. It can be simple and fun. Like a story about

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Hints 2 Travelers (Part 1:Intro)


Hints 2 Travelers is a series of seven, minute-long travel videos shot in Thailand, Burma and Colombia between 2014 and 2016. The series is inspired by the Royal Geographic Society’s book of the same name, “Hints to Travellers, Scientific and General” by Douglas W. Freshfield and W.J.L Wharton. Seventh edition published in 1893. This antique

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Hints 2 Travelers (Part 2: By Foot)


Hints 2 Travelers is a series of seven, minute-long travel videos shot in Thailand, Burma and Colombia between 2014 and 2016. The series is inspired by the Royal Geographic Society’s book of the same name, “Hints to Travellers, Scientific and General” by Douglas W. Freshfield and W.J.L Wharton. Seventh edition published in 1893. This antique

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Hints 2 Travelers (Part 3: By Land)


Hints 2 Travelers is a series of seven, minute-long travel videos shot in Thailand, Burma and Colombia between 2014 and 2016. The series is inspired by the Royal Geographic Society’s book of the same name, “Hints to Travellers, Scientific and General” by Douglas W. Freshfield and W.J.L Wharton. Seventh edition published in 1893. This antique

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Hints 2 Travelers (Part 4: By Air)


Hints 2 Travelers is a series of seven, minute-long travel videos shot in Thailand, Burma and Colombia between 2014 and 2016. The series is inspired by the Royal Geographic Society’s book of the same name, “Hints to Travellers, Scientific and General” by Douglas W. Freshfield and W.J.L Wharton. Seventh edition published in 1893. This antique

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Hints 2 Travelers (Part 5: By Sea)


Hints 2 Travelers is a series of seven, minute-long travel videos shot in Thailand, Burma and Colombia between 2014 and 2016. The series is inspired by the Royal Geographic Society’s book of the same name, “Hints to Travellers, Scientific and General” by Douglas W. Freshfield and W.J.L Wharton. Seventh edition published in 1893. This antique

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Hints 2 Travelers (Part 6: By Taste)


Hints 2 Travelers is a series of seven, minute-long travel videos shot in Thailand, Burma and Colombia between 2014 and 2016. The series is inspired by the Royal Geographic Society’s book of the same name, “Hints to Travellers, Scientific and General” by Douglas W. Freshfield and W.J.L Wharton. Seventh edition published in 1893. This antique

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Hints 2 Travelers (Part 7: By Night)


Hints 2 Travelers is a series of seven, minute-long travel videos shot in Thailand, Burma and Colombia between 2014 and 2016. The series is inspired by the Royal Geographic Society’s book of the same name, “Hints to Travellers, Scientific and General” by Douglas W. Freshfield and W.J.L Wharton. Seventh edition published in 1893. This antique

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Burma Bound!


“Burma Bound!” Trailer from Michael Parisien on Vimeo. In January 2014 I traveled to Burma, a country with newly open doors to tourism. My brother Mark and I navigate the recent “Bangkok Shutdown” to Yangon, the temples of Bagan, trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake, and enjoy some much needed R&R at Ngapali beach. Coming

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Through Local Eyes


“Through Local Eyes” WorldNomads Travel Film Scholarship 2012 from Michael Parisien on Vimeo. Join Michael Parisien and Tim Karasawa as we visit LA’s Farmer’s Market, then talk with Esteban, a Mexican immigrant with a unique travel story of his own. 2012 WorldNomads Travel Film Scholarship to Brazil THIRD PLACE WINNER!!!

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