Cris Romento is a filmmaker and editor telling healing, joyful stories through an Indigenous feminist lens. Through her experience as a diasporic Hawaiian, Cris is inspired toward compassionate storytelling that helps people feel a little less alone. Cris recently moved back to her hometown of Honolulu after 20 years away, beginning her own personal journey of telling Aloha ʻĀina stories and reconnecting with her roots. Before this, Cris worked in Saudi Arabia and Europe, profiling scientists and entrepreneurs in climate change and sustainable technology. She also spent time in NYC as a freelance editor and director, creating short films for nonprofits about coral reef restoration, ocean conservation, and responsible tourism.Her background as a mixed-race Hawaiian growing up on the continent and traveling the world has allowed her access to the deep connections we all share as humanity. She is deeply passionate about protecting the planet through indigenous wisdom.Cris currently works as a visual storyteller for the nonprofit Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) and as a Mentor for Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking. Her first short, Someone I Used to Know (2021) premiered at Seattleʻs Local Sightings and Phoenix Film Festivals.

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FILM

Dear Aloha

PROGRAM AFFILIATION

HOMEGROWN: A Part Of/Apart From

COHORT YEAR

2024

INSTAGRAM

@bigalohapix