HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0665.002 2008-2010HAAS'Productions
Providing the youth of Puna
with real -world opportunities
in TV & Film
Why we began...
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» To make learning relevant,
meaningful, and fun in this nevl'ecatn
of mass media and technology
» To cultivate strong communicators,
community contributors; and ethical'
and effective users of technology
Our Pilot Year 2008 -09
» We worked out of Na Leo studios
v We produced an 80- minute special for Na Leo
TV at the Hawaii State Capitol dunng the 2009
Legislative Session.
» We competed in 4 video contests.
Who we are...
A group of motivated individuals
from the Hawaii Academy of Arts
Science Public Charter School who
wish to make a difference in our
world and community with the1use,
of meaningful media 1
Our Vision
1. A local workforce of competent
confident media professionals`AND
2. A state -of- the -arts media facility In
Puna that provides productions ;,
services to our community andfr
beyond. ) .. 1. r;
Our Pilot Year 2008 -09 (cont.)
» We attended workshops, seminars, lectures, film
tests, and studio tours.
» We interned on live sets, like "Living Local" and
"Predators ".
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Our Partnerships:
» ASC (Arts & Science Center) is our
non - profit fiscal agent.
» HAAS provides transportation,
instruction, and other support.
KYBC (Kea'au Youth Business Center)
provides technical instruction, editing
facility, and some equip "ment. _
» Shootz Studios providesfprofessional. 1
expert videography, editing, and,f'
mentoring. f -� "-
Partnerships (cont.)
» HAIS /HSDM (Hawaii Schools Digital
Media) awarded us a $500 grant for
our efforts this year.
» Hawaii County awarded us a
$20,000 non - profit grant for 2009 -10.
MAHALO!
The Film Documentary
v Is about national ed reform and the current
education cnsis in Hawaii
n Highlights HAM as a public charter school that
struggles to meet the needs of a diverse rura l ---u
community
» Objectives: I) to create awareness about
charter schools 21 to inspire all schools to
provide innovative solutions for the dyna
generations of youth emerging in this 21st\/ /Z
century 3) to advocate equitable funding for all
students in public education! }; • , sr'
Partnerships (cont.)
» Arnoff's Lodge provides accommodations
for our visiting professionals.
» The Census Bureau will sponsor about
$2500 in film equipment for us this year.. ---:.„
» PBS Hawaii expects to air the work our
students this year, especially the charter
school documentary. Theytare launching
Hiki No, a statewide TV network for youthF
» The Big Island Film Office informs us of*
internships and workshops,available:to
our students.
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Thanks to our Sponsors,
we are able to:
» Purchase cameras and an editing system.
» Rent KYBC facilities and equipment.
» Attend more workshops and trainingsr ---
» Produce PSAs and other videos for t film
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contests.
» Produce a full - length docvmeritary
educational reform, featuring HAAS and
the Puna community.
HAM Productions
Celebrating our com :
Sharing ,our stories''..
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