Film and New Media

Program Lead

Cheryl Hirasa

Cheryl Hirasa is the Executive Director of Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC). Cheryl has been associated with PIC since 2009 participating as a funding panelist and partnering on producing workshops. Prior to being the Executive Director, Cheryl was PIC's Managing Director & VP of Programs for nine years overseeing operations and programmatic activities as well as producing Pacific Heartbeat, PIC’s signature series on national public television. Previous to joining PIC, Cheryl worked at the Independent Television Service (ITVS) for nine years and was a Senior Production Manager overseeing the development and completion of over 150 productions for public television broadcast. She has more than 25 years of experience in the media and arts management industry, and participated on many funding panels for various arts organizations. Cheryl has the honor of being a grants advisor for the Redford Center.

Program Overview

Objective

The primary objective of the Artistic/Heritage Arts Program - Film and New Media is to celebrate and showcase the diverse and rich cinematic and digital media creations by indigenous Pacific people or content that revolves around the Pacific culture. The program aims to provide a platform for filmmakers and content creators to share their unique perspectives, stories, and artistic expressions with a focus on the Pacific region.

Key Activities:

  • Film Screenings: Curated film screenings featuring a diverse selection of films created by indigenous Pacific people or centered around Pacific culture.

  • Filmmaker Interactions: Opportunities for filmmakers to interact with the audience through Q&A sessions, panel discussions, and networking events.

  • Cultural Insights: Integrate cultural insights and context to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the films showcased.

Program Venue and Schedule

Venue

ʻEmalani Theater, Hawaiʻi Convention Center, 3rd Floor

1801 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Dates

10 – 15 June 2024

Times

1:00pm – 6:00pm

*Film Program information will be available soon