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First Choice Comment by Teddy Wells on February 21, 2011 at 9:07am

HAN wants to say CONGRATULATIONS to long time Hawaii actor Joji Yoshida who just landed a speaking role on Hawaii 5-0. We are so proud to know that our Hawaii actors are getting opportunity to be featured on the #1 show on TV. This goes to show you that with patience, persistence and constant training, your dreams can come true. Also we want to extend this congrats to long time Hawaii acting couch Wayne Ward whom has trained Joji for several years. This is truly a victory both Joji and Wayne can share.

First Choice Comment by Shawn Lathrop on February 15, 2011 at 6:15am

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Most film, TV shoots passing by Big Island
by John Burnett
Stephens Media
jburnett@hawaiitribune-herald.com
Sunday, February 13, 2011 7:34 AM HST

"The numbers speak for themselves, and it is disappointing that our revenue is down substantially from the previous year. But it's not an entirely bleak situation," he said. "In fact, in historical context, 2010 was probably more of a typical year than we have had recently. ...

"The film office was created in 1994, right after the production of 'Waterworld.' The next feature film was in 2001, 'Planet of the Apes.' ... We got 'Indiana Jones' in 2007. So generally, these larger productions have come around about every seven years or so."

 

Here's hoping this Hawaii Film Incentive bill will actually benefit ALL the islands and not just Oahu!

First Choice Comment by Shawn Lathrop on February 15, 2011 at 6:14am

Most film, TV shoots passing by Big Island
by John Burnett
Stephens Media
jburnett@hawaiitribune-herald.com
Sunday, February 13, 2011 7:34 AM HST
HILO -- In the most lucrative year ever for film and television production in Hawaii, the Big Island was all but shut out.

"The firm numbers are not quite in yet, but the estimates are that 2010 revenue for production in the state is going to exceed $400 million," Big Island Film Commissioner John Mason said Friday. "That's a huge number; it's completely off the charts. We've never seen another year like it."

Mason said that the Big Island's share of 2010's pie is a little more $2 million, about a half percent. That's down sharply from $13 million in 2009. He said the numbers include "all expenditures on the island."

"The primary bottom-line reason is in 2010, we did not have any high-end feature film or television production, as we have in the last couple of years," he said.

"The Tempest" filmed on the Big Island in late 2008 and "Predators" came to East Hawaii in 2009. About a third of 2009's revenues was generated by "My Antonio" -- a one-time-only VH1 reality TV series shot mainly at the Hilton Waikoloa Village resort.

"We had the typical variety of documentaries, travel shows, cable TV episode-type things, commercials and still photography shoots in 2010," Mason said. "Norm Thompson Outfitters spent a fair amount of money. We had a travel show from NBC Universal that spent a fair amount of money. But we didn't have "Wheel of Fortune," "The Tempest," "Predators" -- that type of thing."

There were 59 production shoots on the Big Island in 2010, three fewer than the year before. Japanese film, television and still shoots brought in "35 to 40 percent" of last year's money, Mason said.

"Year after year, at least as long as I've been in this office, we've had that level of production from Japan. It works well; it's very significant."

Mason said Hawaii's weather and culture are big draws for Japanese filmmakers, and it's easy for Japanese citizens to obtain visas to visit and work here. He added that he didn't think the demise of Japan Air Line's direct flights between Osaka and Kona would create a decline in Japanese productions on the Big Island. He also credited the Hawaii International Film Association in Honolulu for facilitating Japanese film and video shoots here.

"They have production people who speak Japanese and know production, so they're able to work very smoothly and very professionally with the production and film crews from Japan to bring productions here in a very turnkey operation," Mason noted.

The success of CBS's new "Hawaii Five-0" helped the statewide industry to get over the wrap of ABC's "Lost" in 2010. Feature films shot in Hawaii in 2010 include: "Soul Surfer," the story of Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm in a 2003 shark attack on Kauai; "Hereafter," a Clint Eastwood film starring Matt Damon; "The Descendants" starring George Clooney, now in post-production; and "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," also in post-production.

"The interesting thing is although we didn't get those shows, almost all of them did scout on the Big Island, so we are definitely in the game," Mason said.

Mason said Act 88, a law which gives a 15-20 percent tax rebate to film and television producers who spend $200,000 or more in Hawaii, is another reason 2010 was a banner year statewide.

So far, there are no major TV or film productions slated to shoot on the Big Island in 2011, but Mason said that could change "in a moment's notice in one phone call."

"The numbers speak for themselves, and it is disappointing that our revenue is down substantially from the previous year. But it's not an entirely bleak situation," he said. "In fact, in historical context, 2010 was probably

First Choice Comment by Jobe Allen on February 11, 2011 at 11:01am

Aloha my name is Jobe Allen. I am a Voice Actor. I have a smooth friendly baritone voice, great for radio, narration and voice over projects. In character however, my voice is commanding and menacing with universal authoritative qualities. I have natural comic timing and love improvisation. I believe my experiences in theater, choir, and as a phonemic language instructor have added to my versatility. My dream is to be a part of a major animated series.

RECENTLY BOOKED PROJECTS

2010- Giant Monsters Attack Hawaii ( a film currently in production for a 2011 release)
Jobe Allen as the voice of Abercrumble.

First Choice Comment by Teddy Wells on February 8, 2011 at 1:07pm

Hawaii Actors Network Press Release

Comment by Michael Snoopy Wells on February 8, 2011 at 11:05am

Excellence Happens/ Hawaii Actors

Check out your Hawaii Actors and please give your feed back.

First Choice Comment by Shawn Lathrop on February 1, 2011 at 7:05pm

Aloha!  I would like to invite you to a special fundraiser spaghetti dinner happening on February 19th at 6pm at the Honokaa United Methodist Church in Honokaa.  This will be a free dinner with donation boxes set up with all proceeds going to fund a very special film we are creating called "Flight School".  We have already filmed a trailer and are in production at this time but are in need of financing for such things as costumes, props, set pieces, permits, etc.
If you can make it, please RSVP by February 14th.

Mahalo and Aloha!

Shawn

First Choice Comment by Teddy Wells on January 30, 2011 at 5:03pm

Laurie Foi on her way to full recovery.

Comment by Auntie Pupule on January 27, 2011 at 8:26am

 

Aloha e!

 

I got the information from HAN and applied online.  I received an email to go to their Diamond Head location.  The line was long but went fast.  Once inside, the interview took less than two minutes.  The form and and a picture was taken.  "We'll call you if we need you."  Two and half weeks later, I recieved a call.  "Alyn, are you available to work for "Off the Map" on Tuesday?"  I screamed and said YES!!  HA HA HA.  Amanda and Brent are awesome!  HAN >>>I LOVE YOU!!!  From start to finish, I was in awe.  We worked hard but it was fun/hard.  Off The Map is here to stay!!  Mahalo Teddy!!  Mahalo everyone!  Auntie Lynn

Comment by Michael Rivero on January 14, 2011 at 6:23pm

A friend of mine Genie Joseph, is running a class for comedy improv. A lot of famous stars started with improv comedy in groups like Second City,  so this is a skill that can help your career.  I am not connected with the class, just passing it along.

class flyer

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