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Presented by Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Designin partnership with DBEDT’s Creative Industries Division HONOLULU, HI (September 3, 2025) — On Saturday, September 13, Shangri La Museumof ...
Read More Emerging Technology & Storytelling Summit Unites Global Creatives and Hawai‘iCultural Leaders to Shape the Future of Narrative at Honolulu Tech Week

Excited to support 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺, as they bring together Hawaii’s creative and tech communities together for an evening of exploration into how AI and blockchain-driven marketplaces open new doors — not only ...
Read More Explore how world-class creativity and emerging tech collide to unlock new audiences, income streams, and brand relevance at Honolulu Tech Week!

Calling for Film Project Submissions!

Posted on Jan 7, 2025 in Main

The State of Hawai’i is looking to help fund selected film projects! There is an application and selection process to receive funding, but between now and March 21, 2025, it ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2024 Sundance Institute Wraps 2024 Mentorship Initiative Focused on Hawaiian Filmmakers with Honolulu-Based Indigenous Program Intensive, Sundance Shorts Film Tour Fellowship grants for participating artists ...
Read More Sundance Institute Wraps 2024 Mentorship Initiative Focused on Hawaiian Filmmakers with Honolulu-Based Indigenous Program Intensive, Sundance Shorts Film Tour.

From Variety: “As of the last few years, it seems like every positive development in the film industry has been followed by a new hurdle to clear.  “Super Mario Bros.” ...
Read More FILM INDUSTRY HURDLES 2024: A SPECIAL REPORT

Excerpt from Variety: “Filmmaker Justine Bateman doesn’t think there is a thriving future for actors in filmed entertainment as we know it. She believes that artificial intelligence will ultimately suck the creative ...
Read More ‘This Is an Existential Threat’: Will AI Really Eliminate Actors and Ruin Hollywood? Insiders Sound Off

From Variety: “As distributors develop a more robust production arm, it means taking “fewer chances” with acquisitions, says Jeff Deutchman, president of acquisitions and production at Neon.” Full article here: Neon, ...
Read More Neon Exec Says Independent Movies Need to Be Events, Claims Producing Arm Means Taking ‘Fewer Chances’ With Acquisitions

Emerging TV screenwriters! The CAPE New Writers Fellowship is back and now accepting submissions for the 2024 Cycle! Founded and co-chaired for over a decade by Emmy Award-winning Writer, Creator ...
Read More CAPE NEW WRITERS FELLOWSHIP IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2024 CYCLE – DEADLINE NOVEMBER 13, 2023!

MusiCares provides emergency financial assistance to cover disaster relief costs for music professionals. MusiCares also provides additional support as music professionals re-build, including (but not limited to) equipment replacement, therapy ...
Read More If you are a Maui Musician, MusiCares is here for you.

Are you thinking about launching a new company or looking for resources to elevate your small business in Hawai‘i’s economy? Register for free classes at our 12th Annual Hawaiʻi Small ...
Read More Hawai‘i Small Business Fair at LCC, September 16!

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