Pākē Salmon
Cultural Navigator, Filmmaker, Artist & Waterwoman
Create. Automate. Elevate.
Empowering Native Hawaiian businesses through digital storytelling, content strategy, and AI automation.
About Pākē Salmon
Pākē Salmon is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and founder of Makaha Angels Productions and the non-profit Menehune Film Academy. A lifelong surfer and cultural storyteller, she blends over 20 years of experience in Hollywood and Hawaiʻi’s media industry with deep knowledge of Native Hawaiian values and traditions.
Through her cutting-edge use of RED cinema, drone photography, and AI-driven workflows, Pākē helps businesses, organizations, and youth craft powerful, culturally grounded content. She is a fierce advocate for community empowerment, using media and technology as tools to elevate Pacific voices, build economic sovereignty, and train the next generation of Native storytellers.
Upcoming Workshop – May 28
Join award-winning filmmaker and digital strategist Pākē Salmon for an impactful workshop on using modern tools to tell your story, build community, and grow your business.
- Storytelling + Media Creation: Commercial-style videos, testimonials, reels, and more.
- AI Tools for Entrepreneurs: Automations, branding, and repurposing using tools like Opus and Canva.
- YouTube Strategy + Coaching: Setup, SEO, thumbnails, content planning.
- Community Impact: Youth training and media jobs via Menehune Film Academy.
🚀 Strategy & Launch Packages
Starter Strategy
$1,500
One-on-one strategy, AI setup (email + scheduling), content plan + Canva templates.
Content & Launch
$3,500
Full brand video, photo session, IG/YouTube setup, and 3-month calendar.
Full Partnership
Custom
Monthly media creation, AI integration, and analytics. We handle everything.
YouTube Monetization Success!
550,000+ Views Achieved
📸 Instagram Viral Success! 📸
6,000,000+ Organic Views & Growing!
🌺 Social Media & Content Packages
Tier 1 – Starter Social Media
$1,000/month
5 posts/week • 1 platform • Captions & hashtags • Strategy call
Tier 2 – Growth Strategy
$2,500/month
All Tier 1 + 2 videos/month • 3 platforms • Analytics & scheduling
Tier 3 – Full Partnership
$5,000+/month
(Customized)
Full media creation • Monthly shoots • SEO • YouTube • AI & more
Optional Add-ons:
- YouTube Setup & Coaching: +$500
- Brand Commercial (1–2 min): $2,000–$4,000
- Drone footage: Custom quote
- Monthly AI automation support: +$500
*Special Offer: Native Hawaiian businesses receive 30% off all tiered services for the first year!