Watch movies. Save the World.

The ʻEwa Beach Drive-In is a non-profit cinema owned and operated by the youth; a venue where young entrepreneurs build agency in their community, creatively malama ʻāina, and leave the world better than they got it.

Our mission is to give youth work they love, resources to develop innovative ventures, and space to share passion for film.

In everything we do, we hold to our core values: gratitude — with it we master our energy; culture — because representation matters; and sustainability — the catalyst for systemic change.

Our Story

The ʻEBDi was not an idea born from the pandemic, even if it has been a shining light during it. In truth, this cinema has been a dream in the making for decades.

Gallery

Check out what we'v'e been cooking!!

Press

See how we're out to get learning off the conveyor belt of school.

Hawaii Public Interview with Wesley Adkins, Mathieu Williams and Emma Tiletile

The teacher who helped this project get on its feet was invited to an interview by Hawaii Public Radio. On this interview Mr. Adkins explained our main goal as well as our possible future with this project.

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Campbell teacher gets $25,000 grant to create Ewa Beach drive-in cinemaCampbell High School’s Wesley Adkins is no ordinary math teacher, churning out formulas and problem sets. He sees the big picture — and he wants his students to do the same.

This teacher and his students have a dream: Open a drive-in cinema in Ewa BeachCampbell High School math teacher Wesley Adkins preaches and teaches problem-based learning.