Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) has announced new developments to their funding opportunity for short films. PIC will continue to provide funding of up to $25,000 for the completion of fiction and nonfiction short films of untold stories and fresh perspectives on the indigenous Pacific Islander experience. PIC is also working in collaboration with ‘OHINA … Continue reading Application deadline: May 14 | PIC ‘Ohina Labs Shorts Fund

Do you know a young professional who is making a difference in the workplace and shaping the future of our community? If so, nominate them now, and be part of PBN's 22nd Annual 40 Under 40 awards recognition program. PBN 2021 40 Under 40: Honoring outstanding young business professionals in Hawaii who: Demonstrate business excellence … Continue reading May 23 Nomination Deadline: PBN 2021 40 Under 40

The 41st Annual Hawaii International Film Festival will be held November 4-21, 2021 in Honolulu on the island of O'ahu. HIFF will mark the festival's 41st edition with a special focus on contemporary Asian, Pacific, and North American cinema, films produced in Hawai'i, outdoor screenings, and our Student Showcase and Daniel K. Inouye Institute Future Filmmakers … Continue reading HIFF Call For Entries

The Restaurant Revitalization Program is a National program run by the Small Business Administration for a wide range of businesses impacted by the pandemic (bars, restaurants, caterers, food trucks, etc). It launched on Monday May 3rd. If a business is 51% owned by certain historically disadvantaged group members (women, veterans, LGBTQ, etc) you may qualify (through … Continue reading SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the … Continue reading International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The LGBTQ Older Adults Conference is an annual event where experts can join alongside community members to share vital resources, make social and professional connections, and learn how to advocate for the unique needs of LGBTQ older adults so they can age safely, openly, and with dignity. Allies, service providers, caregivers, and LGBTQ community members are … Continue reading The Stonewall Generation – LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging

The 2021 Hawaii International Film Festival's Showcase Series season continues with J-FEST presented by First Island Insurance Company of Hawaii, bringing the best in new Japanese cinema to HIFF audiences from May 13-23. HIFF’s J-Fest features 8 new Japanese films including drama, action, romance and comedy. The showcase will include Q&As with the films’ directors as … Continue reading Through May 23: HIFF Showcase Series: J-Fest

The 2021 Sundance Institute Indigenous Short Film Tour is a free 85-minute virtual program of seven short films directed by Indigenous filmmakers selected from recent editions of the Sundance Film Festival. The program includes This is the Way We Rise, an exploration into the creative process, following native Hawaiian slam poet Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio as … Continue reading Sundance 2021 Indigenous Short Film Tour

During the month of June fly your rainbow colors in the Honolulu Pride Ride across the streets, bike lanes and pathways of Oahu or anywhere in Hawaii (or around the world). Choose your own routes and distances; ride solo or in single household or small groups. There will also be a series of hosted group rides. Registration … Continue reading Save the date: June 1 – 30 | Honolulu Pride Ride

Modern Military Association of America (the nation’s largest non-profit organization for LGBTQ service members, military spouses, veterans and allies) invites you to join author Seema Reza for an online creative writing workshop offered in partnership with Community Building Art Works. No writing experience required. Writing is a powerful tool for communication, self-discovery, and reflection. We … Continue reading Tell The Whole Story: MMAA Workshop