For Immediate Release: April 30, 2026 HONOLULU—Hawaii State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson will be retiring from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) effective April 30, 2026, concluding ...
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For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026 HONOLULU—A robust production slate is in focus for Hawaii’s creative industries as the state ushers in a new comedy, a new season of supernatural ...
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For Immediate Release: December 4, 2025 HONOLULU—Hawaii residents are invited to hone high-demand creative industry skills with two production courses set for Spring 2026, offered through the University of Hawaii ...
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Presented by Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design in partnership with DBEDT’s Creative Industries Division
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.” ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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