On Jan. 18, officers of the Hawaii Local Board and staff participated in the Opening Day ceremonies at the Hawaii State Legislature. Advocating for a stable film tax incentive, strengthening workforce development in the creative industries, and other issues important to the film/TV industry, the group connected with many legislators, commissioners and government officials. 

Top photo: Hawaii Local Secretary Scott Swartz, Hawaii Local President Andy Sikkink, Hawaii Local Vice President and Chair of the Hawaii Legislative Committee Charles Uyehara, and Hawaii Local Board member Lisa Romano enjoy the open-air Capitol building prior to Opening Day festivities.

State Sen. Karl Rhoads, Hawaii Local President Andy Sikkink, Hawaii Local Vice President and Chair of the Hawaii Legislative Committee Charles Uyehara, Hawaii Local Board member Lisa Romano, and Hawaii Local Secretary Scott Swartz.

Hawaii Local Secretary thanks Sen. Glen Wakai for supporting our industry and the union.

Hawaii Local Secretary Scott Swartz, Hawaii Local Vice President and Chair of the Hawaii Legislative Committee Charles Uyehara, state Sen. Glen Wakai, Hawaii Local President Andy Sikkink and Hawaii Local Board member Lisa Romano.

State Sen. Chris Lee and Hawaii Local President Andy Sikkink at the Hawaii Capitol.

Hawaii Local Secretary Scott Swartz, Hawaii Local Board member Lisa Romano, Hawaii Local President Andy Sikkink, state Sen. Chris Lee, and Hawai’i Local Vice President and Chair of the Hawaii Legislative Committee Charles Uyehara.

Hawaii Local President Andy Sikkink, Hawaii Board member Lisa Romano, state Sen. Carol Fukunaga, Hawaii Local Secretary Scott Swartz, Hawaii Local Vice President and Chair of the Hawaii Legislative Committee Charles Uyehara.

State Sen. Sharon Moriwaki greets the Hawaii Local officers during the Opening Day festivities.

Hawaii Local Board member Lisa Romano, Hawaii Local Vice President and Chair of the Hawaii Legislative Committee Charles Uyehara, state Sen. Lynn DeCoite, Hawaii Local President Andy Sikkink and Hawai’i Local Secretary Scott Swartz

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