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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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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Hawaii Green Growth sent out a survey to gather input from statewide network partners on near-term to medium-to-long-term COVID-19 sustainable recovery strategies. This survey will be used to compile recommendations, including a ...
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Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: Suze Orman Explains How To Rescue Your Finances, Keep Your Health Insurance & Manage Debt With Zero Income
Emergency Support for Workers in the Creative Community The Covid-19 crisis is devastating for many industries, including the creative community. Almost all television and film production has now ceased ...
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The Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help people in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and subsequent cancellation of multiple music ...
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