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The Academy for Creative Media at the University of Hawaiʻi includes 10 public campuses, each w/ integrated programs catalyzing current jobs in Hawaiʻi.

Our disciplines include cinema, animation, social/transmedia, video games, E-sports, music production, photography, and more!

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Meet Ruben Carrillo, a local industry professional with over 36 years of experience in network television and film.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear more about his journey, creative process, and impact on the film industry! 📽️

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Meet Connie M. Florez, an Indigenous filmmaker based in Honolulu, HI, and the lead producer behind the award-winning film Waikiki.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about her journey, creative process, and impact on the film industry! 📽️
#leewardcc #creativemedia #localproducer

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Don't miss out on the action as our collegiate esports teams go head-to-head at the Hawaii Esports Invitational presented by @Zippys 🔥

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Meet the local and out of state collegiate esports teams who are taking the stage at UHWO!

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Experience the excitement of our elite local high school esports teams as they clash in the highly anticipated Hawaii Esports Invitational, proudly presented by @zippys! Don't let this opportunity slip away—join us for an unforgettable showdown of skill and strategy!

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HIFF’s Fiscal Sponsorship program provides Hawai‘i-based filmmakers or those telling Hawai‘i-centered stories with financial and administrative support, including access to HIFF’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for fundraising and grants!

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Calling all film lovers! HIFF is looking for enthusiastic screeners to help review submissions for the 2025 Hawai‘i International Film Festival. As a volunteer screener, you’ll watch and evaluate a wide variety of films from home, helping shape this year’s festival lineup.

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This second workshop will introduce the Future Imaginaries of Indigenous AI Fellowships at the HIFI Lab. Featuring artists and storytellers, we’ll explore AI through Indigenous cultural frameworks.

Register now to be part of the conversation. https://t.co/2Zo5v7rCB5

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The Laboratory for Advanced Visualization & Applications (LAVA), sponsored by ACM, and the Abundant Intelligence Project are hosting two workshops on the Ka Hawai‘i Pae ‘Āina Pod, its community projects, and AI’s role in Indigenous innovation. Register now!

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Tickets on Sale Now for Aloha Kaua –
Experience the powerful story at Palikū Theatre, Windward Community College, presented by the Hawai‘i Conservatory of Performing Arts. ACM System supports Windward Community College and the Hawaiʻi Conservatory of Performing Arts.

#AlohaKaua

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A revolutionary collaboration tool from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa has officially launched!

Developed by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this revolutionary, free, open-source platform is set to redefine teamwork with AI-powered features for seamless collaboration.

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UH Maui College hosted the inaugural Academic Esports World Tournament, uniting teams from Australia, Germany, Korea, the UK, Norway, Austria, and Maui! Read more about it here on UH News: https://t.co/ylLA712k10

#EsportsEducation #UHMC

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Huge congratulations to Bryson Kainoa Chun, an ACM graduate and now a billion-dollar Native Hawaiian storyteller!

As co-writer of Moana 2, Bryson bought the heartwarming sequel to life, especially in shaping the unforgettable new characters Moni, Kele, and Loto.
#ACMPROUD

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We’re thrilled to celebrate Dana LeDoux Miller! Moana 2 has made $1 billion globally, making Dana the first ACM-graduated writer-director to achieve this feat. Congratulations also to Moana 2 co-writer and fellow ACM graduate, Bryson Kainoa Chun!
#Moana2

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📷 Calling all filmmakers! It’s time to submit your films for the 45th Annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF45)! Join us on O‘ahu from October 16-30, 2025. We welcome all genres—especially works by indigenous & foreign-born filmmakers. Early Bird Deadline: February 14

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Calling all youth talent on Hawaiʻi Island! 🎭✨

Submission deadline: January 31, 2025
Submit your video to: [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and showcase your talent!

#YouthCastingCall #HawaiiYouth #YouthEmpowerment
#Shortfilm

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Over 30 students from various UH campuses participated in a semester-long course held at UH Mānoa and UH West O’ahu’s advanced ACM Create(x) Lab. This course is part of a new Creative Computational Media concentration within the ICS Department’s BS/BA degree program.
#ACMPROUD

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Exciting news! The Hawaiʻi Film & Creative Industries Development Fund Phase I: Call for Submissions is now live on the state’s HANDS website.

Deadline: March 21, 2025, at 4 PM.

#HawaiiCreativeIndustries #FilmFunding

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Submissions for the annual Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) 'Ōpio Fest close this Wednesday, January 15th, at 9:00 PM HST!

For more information: https://t.co/6nI2BcU7Zy

#HIFF #ʻŌpioFest #HawaiianFilmmakers #YouthCreativity

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Welcome back, students! The ACM System hopes you had a restful holiday and wishes you all a great Spring semester.

#Backtoschool #UH #Hawaii