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ACKERMAN-BLACK PRODUCTIONS

Ackerman-Black Productions is a television and video production company located in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Established in 1979, Ackerman-Black Productions has earned a respected reputation for quality and integrity within the television industry. Quality, experience and dependability distinguish Ackerman-Black Productions from any other production company on the Island.

For production quotes and information call (808) 322-3672, Fax (808) 322-3498 or e-mail

A.D. Ackerman, President and Executive Producer since 1979. Experienced in producing, directing, shooting and editing video presentations.

Awards include: Monitor Award in 1986 for best camera in children's programming. Tele-Award for 1990 commercial for Hawaiian Host Macadamia Nuts.

Noel Black, Vice-President and Associate Producer since 1979. Experienced in producing, directing and shooting video presentations.

Lyman Medeiros, Program Producer with Ackerman-Black Productions and Big Island Television since 1985. A talented writer and on-camera host with extensive experience in directing, camera and editing.

Randy Quander, experienced and talented director, camera operator, writer and editor employed with Ackerman-Black Productions since 1988.

Tim Hunings, experienced and talented camera operator, editor and underwater videographer employed with Ackerman-Black since 1994.

Denise Lindsey is our cheerful office manager and receptionist who has been with Ackerman-Black Productions since 1988.

Production Equipment includes broadcast quality Betacam SP cameras, recorders and post-production facilities that include Betacam Sp, DVCAM, DV and a Discreet Edit nonlinear editing system.

Big Island Television is a subsidiary of Ackerman-Black Productions established in 1985, telecasting on Channel 7 of the Sun Cablevision System of Hawaii. Big Island Television has been telecasting visitor information and local programming to the residents and visitors of West Hawaii since its inception. Big Island Television was awarded Kahili Awards in 1993 & 1994 for local programming.

Fishing Tales with Mike Sakamoto was originated and produced by Ackerman-Black Productions since 1986. Fishing Tales is a half-hour, Pacific Basin fishing program telecast on Oceanic Cable systems to a state wide audience on a weekly basis. Fishing Tales is also currently broadcasting in England and Japan.

Broadcast Clients have included ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, KGMB, KHON, KITV, Inside the PGA, Discovery and the Travel Network.

Commercial and Industrial Clients have included Apple Computer, Ironman World Triathlon, Pioneer-Standard, Canada-France Telescope, Cyanotech, KTA Super Stores, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, as well as numerous other Big Island Businesses.

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