Creative Lab Hawaiʻi

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) Hawaii will be holding an SBA Grants Webinar Re: SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Industry Disaster Loan (EIDL), Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 @ 10AM. This webinar has been scheduled to specifically address Hawaii’s Performing Arts and Creative Industries stakeholders. Following SBA’s presentation, ...
Read More Free Webinar – Specifically focused on Hawaii – for Small Business Administration Grants, March 2, 2021.

Though not connected to the Creative Lab Hawaii program, we wanted to congratulate the local film makers who created “Kapaemahu” for their accomplishments to include receiving a nomination for Best Animated Short in the 93rd Academy of Motion Picture Arts “Oscar” Awards!

On a recent webinar, The Mechanical Licensing Collective was our guest and gave some expert industry advice for musicians for how to license their music, helping to create another revenue stream, while still retaining ownership of their intellectual property. Click here to view the video.

The below link takes you to a summarization of the five key takeaways from the Knight Foundation’s research. If you scroll further down, you will find a link to the full report. Digital Readiness and Innovation in Museums The Knight Foundation’s full report can be found here.

Our previous Public Panel discussions are now posted on Facebook, and we will continue to update when new panels commence. We have found that the information being given is extremely valuable, and many who participated in the live webcast found the insider perspectives even more worthwhile when viewed a second (or third) time. Click here ...
Read More Previous Public Panels now posted on Facebook!

Join us for the free, one-hour Zoom webinar, as we discuss our topic: Wāhine Make Movies! 10 Hot Tips from busy working filmmakers on how to jumpstart your career, get hired, get paid, grow your skills and stay at the top of your game. Featuring Heather Haunani Giugni, Erin Lau, Shirley Thompson, Anne Misawa, and ...
Read More Free Public Panel: Celebrating Women’s History Month Wāhine Make Movies! Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1:00pm HST.

Join us for the free, one-hour Zoom webinar, as we explore Directing the Micro-Budget Motion Picture. About our presenters: Connie M. Florez Connie M. Florez is the founder/CEO of Hula Girl Productions LLC since 2001. As an indigenous filmmaker Connie’s projects have included international award winning narratives, documentaries and television projects. Recent films include Waikiki ...
Read More Free Public Panel: Directing the Micro-Budget Motion Picture Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:00pm HST.

Non-profit From the Heart Productions has established a Documentarian Emergency Relief Fund for documentary producers and directors facing “dire financial emergencies” during these difficult economic times brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. From the Heart Productions, which supports filmmakers with unique projects that contribute to society, created the Documentarian Emergency Relief Fund to provide monetary assistance to ...
Read More Emergency Relief Grant Opportunity for Documentarians

This video put out by the Small Business Administration (SBA) gives details for eligibility, requirements and details to apply. The webinar recording is now available on SBA’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/PdfQGb6z-gg. For more information on this program, visit https://www.sba.gov/coronavirusrelief or email [email protected] with your questions (please include topic in the subject line). Link to SVOG webpage on the SBA website ...
Read More **Updated MARCH 19** WEBINAR ON MARCH 30! The SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program.

A really great article from Fast Company by Lilly Smith, and her interview with Facebook creative director, Ji Lee. This article is part of a series, which you can begin with the first installment here. If you wish to jump ahead to the “…5 tips for getting your creative project off the ground”, click here ...
Read More Fast Company Article: “‘Ideas are nothing; doing is everything’: 5 tips for getting your creative project off the ground”