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Maui Film Commissioner Brian Kohne to discuss the film industry at Kihei-Wailea Rotary, Sept. 10

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, Maui Film Commissioner Brian Kohne will address the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea, presenting on the topic of “Maui’s Nascent Motion Picture Industry.”

April edition of Hawaiian Music Series features Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback

The next Hawaiian Music Series of 2024 will take place on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at Hale Hoʻikeʻike at the Bailey House in Wailuku. The free event will feature well-known local musicians Wilson Kanakaʻole and Jarret Roback.

Brian Kohne named new Maui County Film Commissioner

Brian Kohne, an award-winning music producer and filmmaker who grew up on Maui, has been named as the new County of Maui Film Commissioner, according to an announcement by the county’s Office of Economic Development today. His official start date is April 1, 2024.

Maui made film GET A JOB! makes world premiere at Hawaii International Film Festival

The Maui made motion picture, “GET A JOB!,” makes its world premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival next week.  The comedy starring Willie K and Eric Gilliom was filmed and produced entirely on Maui and is the first of several planned collaborations between Malama Pono Productions and Cicala Filmworks. The story centers around William, […]