Best TV commercials in the Islands win honors
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer
Hawai'i's best TV commercial actors, producers, directors, writers and other creative artists were honored last night in the 2003 Mea No'eau Show at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Ho-nolulu Academy of Arts.
The awards are coordinated by the Hawai'i regional office of the Association of Independent Commerical Producers and sponsored by the film offices of the Hawaiian Islands.
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The award winners
Directing: Accelerator Films, Tim Savage, Cutter Automotive, "Searcher"; James Sereno, Hawai'i State Department of Health, "Leave Um Where They're At."
Acting: Trent Nakamura, Trent Nakamura, Oceanic Cable, "Danny's House"; Laird Christianson Harris, Ray Bumatai, Andrew Meader, Paulette Franco, KFC Hawai'i, "Experiment"; Shooters Film Production, Larry Bialock, Peter Bunn, Andrew Meader, Hawai'i Film Office, "Screenwriters."
Editing: Jay Evans, Jay Evans, Tesoro, "Road Show"; Jay Evans, Jay Evans, Hawai'i State Department of Health, "Leave Um Where They're At"; Jay Evans, Jay Evans, Ala Moana Center, "Fran."
Art direction: Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising Inc., Mike Wagner, Starwood (Sheraton) Hotels, "Poster"; Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising Inc., Mike Wagner, Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau, "Golf"; Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising Inc., Mike Wagner, HVCB, "Whales."
Producing, Under $10,000: Laird Christianson Harris, Sandy Pavia, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, "Bus"; Laird Christianson Harris, Sandy Pavia, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, "Dentist."
Public service announcement: James Sereno, James Sereno, Hawai'i State Department of Health, "Leave Um Where They At"; Laird Christianson Harris, Hawai'i State Department of Health, "Kid Smokers."
Creative concept: Adworks, Tom Delmundo, Aloha United Way, "Sofa"; Kinetic Productions, Ryan Kawamoto, 'Ohina: the Short Film Showcase, "Shower."
Producing, over $10,000: James Sereno, Susan Ishizu, Hunter Johnson, Ala Moana Center, "Jill"; James Sereno, Susan Ishizu, Hunter Johnson, Ala Moana Center, "Fran."
Copywriting: Laird Christianson Harris, Dennis Christianson, Coldwell Banker Pacific, "House for Sale"; Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising, Walter Wanger, George Chelakian, HVCB, "Golf."
Humor: Kinetic Productions, 'Ohina: the Short Film Showcase, "Shower"; Laird Christianson Harris, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, "Dentist."
Graphics: Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising, Mike Wagner, Debbie Miller, Ala Moana Center, "Fran"; Deborah Miller, Deborah Miller, Suzuki Hawai'i, "Good Times/Suzuki Aerio."
Cinematography: Accelator Films, Shawn Hiatt, Hawai'i Medical Service Assn., "Surfer"; Paul Atkins, Paul Atkins, American Savings Bank, "Kalo."
Music, sound design: Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising, Ahrin Mishan, Audio Bytes, Clatter & Din, Ala Moana Center, "Jill"; Milici Valenti Ng Pack Advertising, Ahrin Mishan, Ravenswork, Audio Bytes, HVCB, "Whales."
Reach Wayne Harada at wharada@honoluluadvertiser.com, 525-8067 or fax 525-8055.
