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Speak Outs and PSAs

*During Election years, public use of our PSA and Speak-Out services will prohibit campaigning
or endorsements for candidates. Calls to action are not allowed.

AKAKŪ'S TOWN SQUARE FOR MAUI NUI

 

Choose a "Speak Out" opportunity or create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to get your message out.  

The Akakū studio is available free of charge (once a month) for any Maui County resident or organization to record a public service announcement (PSA), or record a short video (up to 5 minutes) on any subject. Reservations may be made at the front desk, by phone or email, info@akaku.org, at least 48 hours in advance, and are available on Mondays & Tuesdays from 10am - 1pm.

 

Speak Outs: The Speak Out format generally works best for simple presentations. Participants will be provided up to 30 minutes to prepare and record their message. 

- Free to all Maui County residents or organizations
- Single camera shoot only
- One Akakū Tech will be assigned to the project
- Scheduled Mondays and Tuesdays 10am - 1pm
- 30-minute studio appointments
- Up to 5-minutes recorded in duration
- No calls to action or solicitation of funds allowed
- Minimal editing (Open/close slates & generic lower third)
- Limit of one image allowed to be added (Must be electronic version)
- Use of teleprompter requires script document in .txt form
- Green screen background is standard, but other options include blue screen, blue curtain, or black curtain

Public Service Announcement (PSA)

- Free to all Maui non-profit organizations
- 30-minute studio appointments
- Up to 60 seconds recorded in duration
- Minimal editing (PSA open/close slates; lower third may include event details and contact info)
- No calls to action or solicitation of funds allowed
- Limit of one image allowed to be added (Must be electronic version)
- Use of teleprompter requires script document in .txt form
- Green screen background is standard, but other options include blue screen, blue curtain, or black curtain.

Recording The Session

  • Please be on time
  • Bring script and assets on a thumb drive or SD card
  • Akakū Tech will verify that content adheres to the Speak Out/PSA guidelines
  • Any content that does not follow Speak Out /PSA guidelines cannot be recorded or aired without correcting the issues
  • Suggested to not wear white. If using a green or blue screen, do not wear the same color as screen.

To set up an appointment or for any questions,  please call 808-871-5554 or email info@akaku.org