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DBEDT/Creative Industries Division Update in the face of COVID-19 FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY Aloha Mai Kākou, Due to this unprecedented national health emergency caused by the COVID-19 virus, we want to inform you of steps we’re taking at the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s Creative Industries Division to ensure the ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2020 in Featured, Main Relief funding for musicians listed below. Please follow the links below for more information. If you know of other organizations who would have additional relief opportunities for musicians during this unprecedented time, please notify us and we will add them to our list.   The Link to the SBA ...
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Creative Lab Hawaii Fellow, Zoë Eisenberg, received the award from the Hawaii Film Critics Society in recognition for her film “Stoke”.   To read more of the event, and of other awardees who are sharing the spotlight with Zoë click here: https://hifilmcriticssociety.org/the-hawaii-film-critics-society-2019-list

The opening of the tech-focused hub, connecting Hawaii’s business, start-up and creative communities, marks the first phase of completion of the Kakaʻako Innovation Block, the State’s planned high-tech corridor.

Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH), founded by the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism (DBEDT)’s Creative Industries Division (CID), has announced the industry mentors and CLH fellows chosen for its competitive 2019 Immersive programs designed for screenwriters, motion picture producers and web-series developers. Additionally, the public is invited to free CLH panels on various aspects of the entertainment business and the creative process, featuring many of the A-list mentors who will be coaching this year’s Immersive participants. Events will be offered on Oahu and Kauai in June.

Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH), founded by the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic, Development and Tourism (DBEDT)’s Creative Industries Division (CID) to accelerate growth and develop new business opportunities for Hawaii’s creative entrepreneurs, is accepting applications for its 2019 Music Immersive program now through May 28. Selected singer-songwriters are partnered with top entertainment industry leaders and music producers to collaborate on compositions for specific TV, film and new media projects.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 26, 2018 CREATIVE LAB HAWAII MUSIC IMMERSIVE FINALISTS TO SHOWCASE TALENTS AT TAXI ROAD RALLY 2018  Local Artists Selected to Network at Leading Music Industry Conference HONOLULU – Opening revenue and creativity channels for Hawaii’s musicians, Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH) is proud to announce four finalists from its 2018 Music Immersive ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 25, 2018 CREATIVE LAB HAWAII ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE PROGRAM FELLOWS TO ATTEND PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN FILM MARKET FOR 2018 HONOLULU – Strengthening industry access for Hawaii’s creative entrepreneurs, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) Creative Industries Division (CID) announces selected fellows of the Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH) Immersive Program who ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 26, 2018 CREATIVE LAB HAWAII MUSIC IMMERSIVE ARTISTS FEATURED ON FOX TRAILERS FOR TV SERIES “EMPIRE” AND “STAR” HONOLULU – The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) congratulates Creative Lab Hawaii Music Immersive (CLHMI) Fellows, Faith Rivera and Olivia (LIIV) Cargile, on the placement of songs in two of ...
Read More Creative Lab Hawaii Music Immersive Artists Featured on FOX Trailers for TV Series “Empire” and “Star”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2018 HONOLULU – Under the Direction of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and its Creative Industries Division, Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH) is set to begin its summer program for music and transmedia. CLH is welcoming songwriters and storytellers to join the program on the Big Island ...
Read More CREATIVE LAB HAWAII (CLH) MUSIC AND TRANSMEDIA PROGRAMS SET TO BEGIN ON HAWAII ISLAND THIS SUMMER