NLTV Workshops
The NLTV Creative Media Workshop Series 2026 is designed to strengthen Hawai‘i Island’s creative workforceby making high-quality media education accessible to our community. Whether you're a young person exploring a creative career, an emerging storyteller building your skills, or a working creative looking to sharpen your craft, these workshops are designed to help you grow.
Throughout the year, our team will partner with industry professionals to lead hands-on workshops covering a variety of creative media topics, giving participants practical skills they can immediately apply to personal projects, careers, and community storytelling.
Thanks to an Impact Grant from the County ‘s Dept. of Research & Development, all specialized workshops are offered free of charge in 2026. Be sure to subscribe to our e-newsletter to be the first to know when new workshops are announced and registration opens.
Our Kāiaulu
a community storytelling workshop featuring award-winning journalist, Lacy Deniz
HILO: Saturday, Aug. 1 – 9AM to 11AM at Nā Leo TV Hilo Studio
KONA: Saturday, Aug. 8 – 10AM to 12PM at Nā Leo TV Kona Studio
Are you new to storytelling or looking to build your skills? Join Kona’s very own Lacy Deniz for an engaging two-hour workshop exploring the art and purpose of community storytelling.
Lacy will share her creative process, how she identifies compelling stories, and why telling stories rooted in place, culture, and community matters. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling – from choosing a story idea and preparing for interviews to crafting a narrative that connects with audiences. Whether your goal is to create content for broadcast, social media, or your own creative projects, you'll leave with practical tools and inspiration to tell stories that matter.
Upcoming Creative Media Workshops
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Drone Camera Operations
HILO: Thursday, August 13 & KONA: Friday, August 14.
Kyle Douglas, Tyson Goo, and Chris Parayno lead a hands-on training in drone operations, safety, and aerial cinematography.
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Social Media for Small Businesses
4-Part Series in Hilo: Aug to Sept. Wednesdays 9-11AM.
Jeremy Kalima and Makana Waikiki help you understand your mo‘olelo, create content, and guide you through a strategic 1-on-1 session to launch a meaningful social media campaign.
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Podcast Essentials
September 2026 - Hilo & Kona
This podcast production course focuses on the technical skills needed to produce and edit a podcast from start to finish. Led by NLTV’s Jasmine Gardner, JE Orozco, and Lia-Licine Cary, with special guest, Heston Ka‘aihue, host of the Good Times Hawai‘i podcast.
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Advanced Editing
September 2026 - Hilo & Kona
Ready to elevate your editing skills? Join David Alvarez and Chris Parayno for a to explore advanced post-production techniques in DaVinci Resolve. Learn efficient editing workflows, the fundamentals of color grading, and storytelling techniques that will help you craft more polished and compelling productions.
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Graphic Design
September 2026 – Hilo & Kona
Bring your ideas to life through great design. Join Kellie Miyazu in Hilo or Kuʻuhiapo Jeong in Kona for a hands-on workshop covering the fundamentals of graphic design, including design principles, typography, branding, and visual communication using industry-standard tools. Leave with practical skills and the confidence to create polished, professional-quality designs.
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Social Media for Nonprofits
4-Part Series in Hilo: Oct to Nov. Wednesdays 9-11AM.
Jeremy Kalima and Makana Waikiki help you understand your mo‘olelo, create content, and guide you through a strategic 1-on-1 session to launch a meaningful social media campaign.
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Animation
October 2026 – Hilo & Kona
Join Renata Ballo and Rianne Empaynado for an introduction to digital animation tools and techniques. Participants will create animated works for NLTV projects, and leave with skills to add this technique to their work. iPads will be provided, but participants also welcome to bring their own.
