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The program seeks to encourage and inspire the next generation of local film critics, commentators and young entrepreneurs. Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 5.

The Conversation spoke with Chris A. Johns, director of the recent documentary "Kāhuli," and Thom van Dooren, philosopher and author of the new book "A World in a Shell," about their work bringing the story of Hawaiʻi’s snails, called kāhuli, to the forefront.

David L. Cunningham's new film "The Wind and the Reckoning" premiered in Boston The Conversation’s Russell Subiono got the opportunity to sit down with Cunningham to talk about his new film.

Head of nurses union discuss becoming a compact nursing state to deal with nursing shortage; Supply issues continue to challenge the auto industry; Local filmmaker premieres historical drama The Wind and the Reckoning at the Boston Film Festival

Head of nurses union discuss becoming a compact nursing state to deal with nursing shortage; Supply issues continue to challenge the auto industry; Local filmmaker premieres historical drama The Wind and the Reckoning at the Boston Film Festival

A new Netflix documentary takes another look at the 2013 catfishing scandal that altered the life of Lā’ie native and former professional football player Manti Te'o. The Conversation spoke to co-director Tony Vainuku about the film.

Talent from Hawaiʻi in the film and television industry isn’t limited to those on camera. There are multitudes working behind the scenes, and in stunts, like Nito Larioza. The 5-foot-7 veteran stunt performer grew up in Wahiawa and got his start in entertainment in the '90s as a member of the local boy band “Bad Boys Club."

Organizers of Wailau, UH Hilo's storytelling series, are preparing for their first live show, which will be held on campus in November. HPR's Jayna Omaye has more.

On Wednesday, the film “Joey Cabell: The Legend of Surf" will be featured at the historic Hawaiʻi Theater. The Conversation talked with Cabell and OceanFest's Jim Fulton about the events underway.

Hawaiʻi's largest health insurer changes its strategy coming out of the pandemic; Hele-On provides resources to troubled youth on the Big Island; Learning about the impact of sleep on the immune system; New movie about surfer Joey Cabell debuts