Creative Lab Hawaiʻi

From MSN.com: HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – YG Entertainment, the force behind multiple K-Pop powerhouses like Blackpink, is looking for talent on Oahu. The leading talent agency in the K-pop sphere is embarking on a global audition tour in 30 different cities to find “artists who will expand to the world stage.” They’ll be holding auditions on ...
Read More Want to be a K-pop star? Agency behind Blackpink seeking talent on Oahu.

The Pacific Region is more than a backdrop, and this op-ed in HuffPost recognizes this. From HuffPost: Sometimes the phrase “representation matters” comes off as a basic, outdated slogan. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it’s important to think about the different ways Pasifika people are portrayed in the media and how those ...
Read More Pacific Islanders Deserve To Be Represented On Screen, But Here’s What Needs To Happen Now | HuffPost Entertainment

The Path to a Patent quarterly series covers everything from intellectual property basics, to patent searching, to what you’ll need to draft and submit your patent application. The series is part of our ongoing intellectual property training for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.   Upcoming events JUL 14, 2022 – VIRTUAL The Path to ...
Read More Learn how to protect your intellectual property from the US Patent and Trademark Office!

Do you have an idea you want to bring to life? Are you passionate about taking your special product or service to the market? Learn from accomplished innovators during our free, online Proud Innovation 2022 series, coming June 15 and 22. These events are open to all. Learn more and register for the June 15 ...
Read More Entrepreneurs and Inventors: Learn from accomplished innovators June 15 and 22 during Proud Innovation

Entertainment Partners knows getting the right production incentive can be critical to getting your project made. However, with different requirements in each state, tracking down the right production incentives can be frustrating and time consuming .To help you navigate the complex world of film and television incentives, EP’s team of experts has done the research ...
Read More Find the Best U.S. State Production Incentive for Your Project

As we get ready for the exciting LIVE PREMIERE of this new doc on June 17 on the Great Lawn of Honolulu’s Bishop Museum to open The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibition, we want viewers across the country to know that the film will be available to watch on small screens everywhere too, starting May 2! Look ...
Read More PBS Broadcast & Live Premiere of The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu

On this International Women’s Day, we are happy to announce that Reel Wāhine of Hawaiʻi Season 3 will premiere online on Pacific Pulse YouTube Channel.One episode a week starting on March 10, 2022.  Release dates:  Episode on Hina Wong-Kalu:  3/10 Episode on Kim Bassford:  3/17 Episode on Joy Stannard-Chong:  3/24 Episode on Zoë Eisenberg:  3/31 Episode ...
Read More Celebrating Wāhine Filmmakers this International Women’s Day

Applications for the Spring 2022 Gold Rush Accelerator Program close this Thursday 2/17 at 11:59pm PT! If you or someone you know is interested in being part of our accelerator this spring, this is the last chance to apply. There is no revenue or fundraising floor to apply and every founder admitted to the program ...
Read More Don’t miss your chance to apply for Gold Rush!

Returning for its 2nd year, the Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant offers the winner $3,000 and thousands more in donated services to help them complete their film. Sponsored by the 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions, the grant seeks short films that are unique and that make a contribution to society. Grant is open ...
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