HONOLULU (HI Now) - HI Now host Kainoa Carlson got an exclusive interview with retired WWE Star and now actor, Dave Bautista, who kicked off ICAN’s “talk story” series in 2025!
The International Cultural Arts Network (ICAN) is a Hawaii-based non-profit organization founded on April 13, 2023, by film industry veterans Angela Laprete, Brian Keaulana, and Robert Suka. Its mission is to elevate, educate, and empower diversity, with a focus on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) in Hawaii’s TV and film industry, while fostering global cultural connections through storytelling and entertainment.
ICAN aims to create opportunities and build infrastructure by offering master classes in performing arts, industry crafts, and screenwriting, as well as programs for shadowing, internships, and mentorships. It collaborates with unions to support local talent and works with international industry professionals to provide guidance and streamline pathways to success in the entertainment industry.
For more information on www.icanintl.org
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