THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair

Senator Melodie Williams Aduja, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, ART AND TECHNOLOGY

Senator David Y. Ige, Chair

Senator Melodie Williams Aduja, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF JOINT INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:

Monday, January 13, 2003

TIME:

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of this informational briefing is to provide an overview of the State's economy as it pertains to the film industry. Hawaii's Film Commissioners and co-directors of the proposed UH Film School will share their vision of the types of opportunities that must be taken so Hawaii can capitalize on them in a post-September 11th climate.

Panelists will include:

Chris Lee, Co-Director, UH Film School and Independent Producer

Dr. Glenn Cannon, Co-Director, UH Film School and Professor, UH Theater Department

Donne Dawson, Hawaii State Film Commissioner

Tiffani Lizama, Kauai Film Commissioner

Marilyn Killeri, Hawaii Island Film Commissioner

Walea Constantinau, Honolulu Film Office Commissioner

Although no testimony will be accepted for this briefing, there will be time for questions and answers between committee members and panel participants. The briefing will be televised by PAR/Legislative Broadcast for viewing on 'Olelo.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6673.

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Senator Carol Fukunaga

Chair

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Senator David Y. Ige

Chair