Hawai‘i Prince Hotel
Waikiki, Hawai`i

Hawaii Soceity of Corporate Planners presents an "On-Going Discussion on Hawai‘i's Transition to the New Global Economy".

Award winning filmmaker Edgy Lee will present a preview of her latest project, “Pacific Network”. In what has been dubbed the 'Native Hawaiian portal to the world', “Pacific Network Television”, is being launched as Hawaii’s first major Internet-based television. PacificNetwork.tv will offer a full range of free Hawaii-themed original programming on nine channels and aims at creating a global community across oceans and time zones combining the best of television, print, and the web through its news-gathering, distribution and information dissemination service. By providing an alternative to network television news and programming and stories from our greater Hawaiian community, Pacific Network will serve people and businesses based locally and overseas.

11:30am - Sign In, Networking
12:00pm - Lunch and Program
1:30pm - Adjourn

Click here to download event flyer and Registration Form.

Edgy Lee is a Wo Learning Champion Guest Speaker at various state colleges.
Free to students.
The Wo Learning Champions initiative is funded through the support of two foundations: the Bob and Betty Wo Family Foundation and the Jim and Juanita Wo Family Foundation. The Wo families have recognized the crucial role that the
State’s community colleges play in the lives of the members of our community and in the economic development of the State.

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikoloa, Hawai`i

Researchers, college administrators and policymakers from across the country will converge in Waikoloa to discuss the sciences at the 20th annual meeting of the National Science Foundation's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR, held on Nov. 6-9 with three days of speakers at the Waikoloa Beach Marriot, Big Island of Hawaii.

The National Science Foundation funds research by the competitive awarding of grants. However, smaller states like Hawaii have have historically received lesser amounts of funding. Through EPSCoR, the NSF works with government, higher education and industry to increase competitiveness in research and development.

Organized by the University of Hawaii at Hilo, the conference kicks off with an address by Edgy Lee, the CEO of FilmWorks Pacific and founder of the new Internet network to launch this year, Pacific Network, a Native Hawaiian Portal to the World; followed by the screening of her feature-length film "The Hawaiians, Reflecting Spirit" (Title Sponsor, Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Major Sponsors Kamehameha Schools Land Assets Division, Outrigger Waikiki, Outrigger Reef, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kosasa Foundation, Kamehameha Investment Corporation).

5:50pm
Oli 6:00pm Banquet
Welcoming remarks: David McClain, President University of Hawaii
Keynote speaker: Ms. Edgy Lee
Screening film, Pacific Network TV (www.pacificnetwork.tv)
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Waikoloa, Hawai`i

PROTECTING AND PROFITING FROM RIGHTS IN ARTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT Hosted by the Hawaii State Bar Association

2 - 5 pm at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Room tba 3 panels, with 2 speakers each, 1 hour each panel with 50 min. with Q/A Introducing the Panels: Leighton Chong, Chair, Intellectual Property & Technology Section of HSBA

Panel 1: "Issues for Hawaii Producers in Producing & Distributing Media from Hawaii Edgy Lee, Local filmmaker and media producer "Old Power Structures and New Strategies For Local Producers" Synopsis: Local producers have not been utilized by traditional Hollywood system and they seldom retain IP rights that are essential to generating a sustained TV and film industry in the State. As a result, they need to develop new strategies for producing and distributing their works, including new distribution channels such as the Internet as a platform for distribution to broader markets. Martin Hsia, IP attorney, Cades Schutte LLP "Practical & Legal Issues in Distributing Media Content"

Panel 2: "Cross-Licensing and Merchandising of Cultural Artworks and Products" Mark Bernstein, IP attorney "The Uneasy Intersection of Cultural Arts and Commerce" Maile Meyer, Co-founder of Na Mea Hawaii / Native Books & Things, and Mana Hawaii "Finding Balance in Two Worlds and under Two Systems"

Panel 3: "Investment Strategies in Hawaii for Media & Entertainment Productions" Jason Lau, TalkStory Productions "Local Media & Entertainment Productions: The New Local Style" William Meyer, IP attorney, Dwyer Schraff Meyer Grant & Gree "Using Tax Credits & Other Incentives to Finance Local Productions"

Pacific Century Fellows - Media Day

The Pacific Century Fellows program was developed by Honolulu Mayor, Mufi Hannemann, modeled after The White House Fellows. Leslie Wilcox (GM, Hawaii Public Television) will address the fellows on "from private to public sector". Edgy will talk about the Pacific Network and the transition from independent producing to creating the network. 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Members only

Hawaii Convention Center. Local, national and international industry experts gather to discuss the latest issues and trends and the implications for Hawaii.Registration Fee: $150 ($75 for students) includes luncheons on both days,  refreshments and conference materials. Late registration: $175 ($100 for students) August 29 only: $30 ($35 late registration) Registration forms  www.hawaiitourismauthority.org

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 pm Luncheon -   Governor Linda Lingle, Greetings.

12:30, Edgy Lee, Keynote Speaker for the annual Hawaii Tourism Conference,  "Aloha Aku.  Aloha Mai – The Responsibility of Aloha III"

Filmmaker's Showcase
Sunday, July 29, 2007, 5:00pm
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Spalding Auditorium
Reception to follow.

Fourteen Hawaii-based filmmakers from four islands are featured in this series, set every Sunday at 5 PM. Well-known local (national award winning) filmmakers such as Edgy Lee and Tom Coffman share the stage with relative newcomers and Emmy Award winners Stephanie Castillo and Kenneth Martinez Burgmaier.

The series is intended to hightlight the breadth of talent in the islands and to allow the public to interact with some of Hawaii's best storytellers. Admission is $5 for general audiences and $3 for university students, faculty and staff.

Screening of "The Hawaiians - Reflecting Spirit". Edgy will be available for Q&A.

Sheraton Kauai Resort Celebration - Annual Koloa Plantation Days
Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 6:00pm
2440 Hoonani Road
Contact: 808-742-4007

Outdoor screening of the film, "The Hawaiians - Reflecting Spirit".
Film starts at sunset, filmmaker Edgy Lee will introduce the film and be available for q&a. Light refreshments served. Public is welcome.

Hawaii Conservation Film Festival
Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 11:45am
Hawaii Convention Center
Contact: 808-586-0916

Screening of the film, "The Hawaiians - Reflecting Spirit".
Hosted by The Hawaii Conservation Conference, and shown as part of a film festival for Hawaii Conservation Week. The film festival is produced by the Hawaii Conservation Alliance, a partnership of 15 organizations which includes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Kamehameha Schools.Free to public. Parking $5

2007 Stress, Violence & Trauma Conference
"MEDIA: From Entertainment to Intervention"
Thursday, January 25, 2007, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Hale Koa Hotel

Edgy will address the event with a producer's look at how film, television, radio, and Internet programming can serve as more than entertainment platforms. From television to film and soon with a new Internet TV Network, disseminating programming in formats with which multi-generations are familiar, the public is provided with much greater access to important information that affects their daily lives.

Hawaii Library Association 2006 Annual Conference
"On Film,TV & Literacy in America"
Nov 10, 2006 Friday evening 6pm - 8pm
Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
For information: www.hlaweb.org (Members & Press only)

Edgy is keynote speaker addressing the future of books in response to the HLA's question, "Some futurists claim that no one will be reading in 50 years. Some say America is a “Republic of Movies” and that Americans now tell their stories in film rather than books. As a filmmaker, what do you think?"

United Nations - SGI Aloha Peace Forum 2006
United Nations Association & Hawaii SGI-USA Hawaii

Two days of forums on sustaining a global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice and a culture of peace based on the principles of the Earth Charter. Edgy Lee is key note speaker (Sunday 10 - 11am, Oct 15) joining Ramsay Taum (Saturday, Oct 14) & Host, international actor, Carrie Tagawa.

Workshops on four Earth Charter principles: 1) Respect and Care for the Community of Life; 2) Ecological Integrity; 3) Social And Economic Justice; and, 4) Democracy, Nonviolence, and Peace.
Workshops for Youth “ 2050: What is your vision for a sustainable Hawaii and how can you create it? Special workshops for children (ages 5 to 11) with arts, crafts and nature tour.

Co-Sponsors – United Nations Association – Hawaii Division & SGI-USA Hawaii Community Contributors -- Office of Senator Suzanne Chun-Oakland & Children and Youth Day sponsors, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Hawaii Coalition, Christopher Matar, Hawaii Institute of Human Rights, NAACP, UH Office of Sustainability, UH Matsunaga Peace Institute, St. Stephens Catholic Church, World Congress of Youth, Center for Global Non-Violence Wahiawa Lions Club, Ano’ano Aloha (Big Island); Iolani Peace Institute; Hawaii Student Television (HSTV)

LIMITED SEATING (RSVP Momi 595-6324)
Saturday – Oct. 14 (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Sunday – Oct. 15 (8:30 a.m. – 4:00)
SGI-USA Hawaii Culture Center – 2729 Pali Highway
For Info contact: Joanne Tachibana @ www.unahawaii.org or 387-7271

Aloha Festivals Ho'olaulea, Lahaina Maui
Screening of "Paniolo O Hawaii - Cowboys of the Far West", free to public.
Booths, vendors, open marketplace.

Palace Theatre
Hilo's historical movie theatre celebrates Year of the Paniolo and the 2006 Aloha Festivals celebration, with a special screening of "Paniolo O Hawaii - Cowboys of the Far West"
Sept 30 at 7:30pm

Contact the Palace Theatre or Matt Derby, ResortQuest Hawaii Public Relations Mgr. 808/ 931-1330

Aloha Festivals event - Paniolo O Hawaii - Cowboys of the Far West
Bishop Museum, free screening to public.

On Thursday, September 7, the Halekulani will host “An Evening with Edgy Lee”. 

Halekulani, a hotel synonymous with the arts, is pleased to present “The Sustainable Mind, An Evening with Edgy Lee,” as part of its Halekulani Living Masterworks series, on Thursday, September 7, 2006, from 6:30p.m. – 9p.m. Lee, Hawaii’s premiere filmmaker will share highlights of her accomplished career, the complex art of filmmaking and her vast inspirations derived from Hawaii’s extraordinary history and its people. Guests will enjoy interactive discussions, excerpts of Lee’s films, live music and an exquisite reception of Halekulani designer wines and hors d'oeuvres. Participation is $45 per person.
 
“Halekulani is committed to both preserving and sharing Waikiki and the hotel’s legendary history,” said Janis Clapoff, General Manager of Halekulani. “ We welcome Hawaii’s leading and emerging artists to come to our House Befitting Heaven and share their masterful stories. Edgy is truly passionate about Hawaii and its history and we value her respected craft of filmmaking. Her diligence in authenticity is to be applauded.”

For Reservations & more information please call
(800) 367-2343 or (808) 923-2311 or visit www.halekulani.com.

Resort Quest sponsors a Sunset on the Beach screening
of the film, Paniolo O Hawaii, at sunset in celebration of Aloha Festivals 2006. Edgy will introduce the film.

Edgy is keynote speaker for the 11th Annual Science Symposium at Sacred Hearts Academy 8:30 – 9:30am. Free and open to girls in private and public schools grades 6-8 and their parents. 700 seats.Contact Celeste O'Brien (808) 734-5058