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CIH is Hawaii's lead agency focused on accelerating creative sector development to advance the growth of Hawaii's creative economy.

10/03/2026

Take the next step in your film and media career with an industry-recognized credential from Stage 32!

This fall, Windward Community College is offering two fully online, asynchronous master certification programs: Production Coordinator Training starting October 1 and Location Manager Training starting October 8. These 16-hour courses are designed to fit your schedule and provide a direct pathway into the production department for feature films, television series, and virtual productions.

Thanks to UH and Good Jobs Hawaiʻi, tuition is completely covered for qualifying applicants.

Visit the link in our bio for complete program information and to submit your application today!

09/11/2026

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for Hawaiʻi's creative sector! PhotoCon Hawaii is taking place at Capitol Modern from September 24–27.

This massive event features over 50 speakers, 70+ sessions, and 3 keynote presentations. Attendees can look forward to live demonstrations from the IATSE Team, a special presentation by a W.A. KECK scientist exploring the stars, and fantastic networking with local professionals, teachers, and students.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to connect with the best in the industry!

08/25/2026

Take the next step in your production career with Windward Community College and Stage 32!

This fall, WCC is offering fully online, asynchronous Master Certification courses in either Production Coordination or Location Management. These 16-hour programs allow you to learn on your own schedule and earn an industry-recognized credential.

Scholarships are available for qualifying applicants.

Check out the link in our bio for complete program information and to submit your application!

08/12/2026

Hawaiʻi Island creatives! The stage is set this fall to fine tune your acting and music skills with two free courses at Hawaiʻi Community College Manono Campus, funded by Good Jobs Hawaiʻi.

Explore theater games, improvisation, and monologues in Beginning Acting I (THEA 197), or dive into singing and performance in Contemporary Island Music - ʻUkulele (MUS 197). Both courses run from August 24 through December 18, 2026, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are available for credit or non-credit.

To apply, visit go.hawaii.edu/u3y and use code ART-PW3.

08/11/2026

Calling all aspiring actors! Elevate your craft with Intro to Acting: Self-Tape, Script Breakdown and On-Set Etiquette, a FREE workshop hosted at Honolulu Community College thanks to Good Jobs Hawaiʻi.

In this course, you'll master script breakdown, self-tape setups, and set etiquette so you can emerge with an audition-ready self-tape for film, TV, and digital media.

Dates: August 17–28, 2026 (Mon–Fri, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM)
Location: HONCC, Bdg 2 Room 516A (Bring your own recording device)

📩 To Register, email your resume to Malia Kaʻio at [email protected] by Monday, August 10, 2026.

Registration is free, but space is limited: apply today or share with your network!

06/12/2026

Exciting news for film lovers!

After making waves at SXSW and its national release, the highly anticipated feature debut REELING from kamaʻāina writer-director Yana Alliata is arriving for its special Hawaiʻi theatrical run!

Set and filmed entirely on Oʻahu and executive produced by the legendary Werner Herzog, this film is a powerful showcase of local storytelling and an emotionally charged exploration of memory and belonging.

Don't just watch the film—join the conversation! Throughout the opening week, you can stay immediately after select showtimes for special, in-person filmmaker Q&As featuring Yana Alliata alongside local moderators like producer Chris Lee, Maya Soetoro, and Jana Park Moore.

🎟️ The limited run opens tomorrow! To find the full Q&A schedule and learn more about the film, visit HIFF.org. Secure tickets at consolidatedtheatres.com/ward

05/14/2026

Building the future of Hawai‘i’s film industry!

What an incredible turnout at Windward Community College for the UNTAMED Season 2 Industry Seminar! The May 8 event brought together union members and students from high school through the university level to learn directly from film and television professionals.

The seminar featured guest speakers including Kekoa Kekumano and focused on sharing career knowledge and industry insights. A major highlight of the discussion was the upcoming internship opportunities with UNTAMED, which aims to provide emerging professionals with a clear path into the local film industry.

Mahalo to everyone who joined us at the Palikū Theatre! We look forward to hosting more sessions like this in the future.

05/12/2026

Attention Hawaiʻi Island students and creatives!

We are heading to the University of Hawai‘i Hilo Theatre tomorrow, May 13, for an exclusive TV and film industry seminar focused on UNTAMED Season 2.

This is a can’t-miss opportunity for public high school, charter school, and college students enrolled in art and media programs to connect with the production world! Come learn about the industry, the creative economy, and the workforce pipeline being built right here in Hawai‘i.

📍UH Hilo Theatre
🕘 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
📝 Note: All participants must sign a media release form prior to attending.

03/07/2026

Hawaiʻi filmmakers and storytellers—submissions are now open for the Austin Film Festival 2026 Film and Script Competitions.

AFF is inviting independent filmmakers and writers to submit their work across a wide range of categories, including short films, feature scripts, original pilots, stage plays, digital series, and more. The festival’s Academy Award®–qualifying short film categories include Animated Short, Documentary Short, and Narrative Short.

Filmmakers in Hawaiʻi can receive a submission discount using code: 10AFF2026, with the Early Bird deadline approaching on March 27.

AFF is also seeking volunteer film screeners and script readers, offering creatives an opportunity to participate in the evaluation process and connect with the festival’s filmmaking community.

Learn more and submit your work at austinfilmfestival.com.

01/21/2026

Submissions are now open for the Spring 2026 Roy W. Dean Grant, supporting independent filmmakers creating meaningful, socially impactful work.

Now in its 35th year, the grant supports documentary, narrative feature, short film, and web series projects with budgets of $500,000 or less. Students are encouraged to apply.

Selected projects receive cash funding, donated film products and services, and professional support — and every applicant is offered a complimentary consultation to strengthen their project and funding strategy. New this year, additional projects will be recognized through the Stories That Matter Awards, honoring films that reflect real lives and pressing social issues.

The application deadline is March 31, 2026. Learn more and apply at fromtheheartproductions.com.

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250 S Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI
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Opening Hours

Monday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:45am - 4:30pm

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+18085862590

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http://cid.hawaii.gov/

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