Hawai'i Film Alliance

Hawai‘i Film Alliance (HFA) is a community-driven organization focused on unifying, strengthening, and advocating for Hawai‘i’s film and television industry. 

Challenge

Hawai‘i Film Alliance needed to quickly mobilize and inform a growing community of film professionals during a fast-moving legislative session, where timely action and clear communication directly impacted policy outcomes.

Solution

HFA implemented a streamlined email communication system using targeted campaigns, action alerts, and automated onboarding sequences. They focused on clear, concise messaging with strong calls to action, ensuring members could easily understand legislative updates and submit testimony within tight deadlines. Campaigns were structured around urgency, consistency, and accessibility, while automation ensured new members were immediately engaged and integrated into the community.

Results

The strategy delivered exceptional engagement, with email open rates consistently reaching 65%–78% and strong click-through activity on action alerts. Key campaigns drove immediate member response, including 193 clicks on a single event campaign and high participation in legislative testimony efforts. Automation flows achieved near-complete onboarding engagement, with over 99% completion rates, demonstrating strong audience alignment. These efforts contributed to meaningful legislative impact and reinforced HFA’s position as a central, trusted voice within Hawai‘i’s film industry..

From The Client

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