Four TV series aren't enough -- let's make our own movies
Four TV series aren't enough -- let's make our own movies -
2004-05-26 - Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
Hollywood is in love with Hawaii again, with four Hawaii-based TV series now in production. But two women who facilitate TV and movie shoots in the island think we may be ready to take this to the next level -- an indigenous film industry.
"I believe that cultural life is the heartbeat of any locale," says Judy Drosd, chief of the new Arts, Films and Entertainment Division at the state's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. "It is a magnetic force that provides excitement as well as a sense of cohesion and community."
For years Hawaii has used financial incentives and logistical support to attract film shoots. The state got an unexpected boost in the dangerous days following 9/11 when producer moved international shoots to Hawaii's exotic backdrop. Now Drosd suggests it's time to shoot higher.
"Ultimately, arts and culture define the personality of a place," says Drosd, a former film producer herself who was an executive for HBO before moving to Hawaii. "Film arts, fine arts, performance arts, design, and all varieties of entertainment are significant economic drivers in any community in which they are allowed to thrive. They create their own work force and generate considerable revenues." Drosd was the film liaison for Kauai for 10 years during which the county got more than $68 million in film-related revenues.
Drosd will speak about the matter this week at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association. So will Donne Dawson, director of the Hawaii Film Branch. The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Plaza Club, 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th floor. Admission is $35 with a $10 discount for HVCA and Hawaii Technology Trade Association members and University of Hawaii faculty, and a $15 discount for students. For information: (808) 262-7329.
2004-05-26 - Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
Hollywood is in love with Hawaii again, with four Hawaii-based TV series now in production. But two women who facilitate TV and movie shoots in the island think we may be ready to take this to the next level -- an indigenous film industry.
"I believe that cultural life is the heartbeat of any locale," says Judy Drosd, chief of the new Arts, Films and Entertainment Division at the state's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. "It is a magnetic force that provides excitement as well as a sense of cohesion and community."
For years Hawaii has used financial incentives and logistical support to attract film shoots. The state got an unexpected boost in the dangerous days following 9/11 when producer moved international shoots to Hawaii's exotic backdrop. Now Drosd suggests it's time to shoot higher.
"Ultimately, arts and culture define the personality of a place," says Drosd, a former film producer herself who was an executive for HBO before moving to Hawaii. "Film arts, fine arts, performance arts, design, and all varieties of entertainment are significant economic drivers in any community in which they are allowed to thrive. They create their own work force and generate considerable revenues." Drosd was the film liaison for Kauai for 10 years during which the county got more than $68 million in film-related revenues.
Drosd will speak about the matter this week at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association. So will Donne Dawson, director of the Hawaii Film Branch. The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Plaza Club, 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th floor. Admission is $35 with a $10 discount for HVCA and Hawaii Technology Trade Association members and University of Hawaii faculty, and a $15 discount for students. For information: (808) 262-7329.
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