Creating healing, joyful narratives and doc-style content about artists, fashion, our planet and Native culture.
In the world of chatter,
Big Aloha Pictures is about the deep pause. Creating artful short films that inspire deep peace, connection, and joy.


In Hawai’i, there is the word na’au. It means to feel first with your gut. It is our place of intuitive knowing. This means work that is deeply felt, not just seen. Working from this place means making memorable content that sparks an emotional response. An intimate connection.
It is about crafting a lush world in a moment. Shaping light, visuals and sound to evoke authentic stories.
Cris Romento is a Kānaka Maoli Director telling healing, joyful stories through a female gaze. Her work celebrates women, Native culture, and our planet. She draws on her matriarchal lineage from Mexico, Philippines and Hawai’i to create intuitive visuals and intimate connections.
From storyboarding, creative directing and editing, we provide full concept to illuminate your story.

Microfilms and minivibes are a way to captivate your audience through social media. Developed for Instagram Stories, ads, reels and YouTube.
You need a director that understands the soul of your work and translate it into a beautiful, timeless video that captivates your audience.
You're in the right place.

Elisa Valenti, Artist

Kaloku Holt, Executive Director,
Ke Kukui Foundation
Besides being professional and easy to work with, Cris went beyond what I had envisioned for our organizationʻs projects. She really has a gift when it comes to bringing a vision to life and capturing moments to create lasting memories. She has played a pivotal and meaningful role in rebranding our foundationʻs presence in the community. Recommending Cris is an absolute honor.

Kaloku Holt, Executive Director,
Ke Kukui Foundation
Besides being professional and easy to work with, Cris went beyond what I had envisioned for our organizationʻs projects. She really has a gift when it comes to bringing a vision to life and capturing moments to create lasting memories. She has played a pivotal and meaningful role in rebranding our foundationʻs presence in the community. Recommending Cris is an absolute honor.

Kaloku Holt, Executive Director,
Ke Kukui Foundation
Besides being professional and easy to work with, Cris went beyond what I had envisioned for our organizationʻs projects. She really has a gift when it comes to bringing a vision to life and capturing moments to create lasting memories. She has played a pivotal and meaningful role in rebranding our foundationʻs presence in the community. Recommending Cris is an absolute honor.