Creative Media Summit to build foundation for thriving Big Island media ecosystem

Hawai‘i Island youth and residents have consistently voiced a desire for more opportunities in the creative industries. Who better than our own people to tell our stories, share our culture and uplift our local nonprofits and businesses?

Yet so many organizations and entrepreneurs struggle to communicate their message while so many talented creatives have the skills to craft meaningful, authentic content that resonates locally and globally.

Help find a solution and get in on the ground floor of the Big Island becoming a leader in Hawai‘i’s media industry during the Hawai‘i Island Creative Media Summit from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 27 at Arc of Hilo, located at 1099 Waiānuenue Ave., in Hilo.

Doors open at 8 a.m. and the summit gets underway at 9 a.m.

It is a gathering designed to:

• Connect like-minded creatives.
• Build pathways for learning and collaboration.
• Strengthen a circular economy that prioritizes locals helping locals.

The summit agenda includes a keynote speech, panel discussion, live survey, breakout discussions and media index.

Breakout sessions will include talks about overcoming challenges and building careerss in media; nonprofits, small business and government identifying the kinds of media and content they need; and building the talent pipeline for a thriving media industry on Hawai’i Island.

“The Creative Media Summit brings people together to explore opportunities, address challenges and build the foundation for a thriving Hawai‘i Island creative media ecosystem — one that fosters authentic storytelling, skilled talent, sustainable production and content creation,” says information on Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda’s Facebook page.

Who should attend?

• Aspiring and experienced filmmakers.
• Videographers.
• Editors.
• Producers.
• Podcasters.
• Social media influencers.
• YouTubers.
• Digital storytellers.
• Journalists.
• Nonprofits and small businesses looking to enhance their media presence and marketing strategies.
• Teachers, professors and mentors.
• Graphic designers.
• Animators.
• Musicians.
• Multimedia artists.
• Government officials.
• Economic development leaders and those looking to fund creative industries.
• Others interested in creative media and leading the industry.

If you’re passionate about creative media, community storytelling or need access to talented creatives for your projects, this summit is for you.

Talk story, build connections, collaborate and take action to grow Hawai‘i’s creative industries.

The event is free, and lunch is provided.

Co-hosted by the office of Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda, office of Hawai‘i County Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz of Puna and Hawai‘i County Department of Research and Development Film Office.

Sign up now to reserve your seat.