The GVS Transmedia Accelerator empowers Hawai'i based creative entrepreneurs to launch original, future-proof, impacting transmedia franchises for worldwide commercial audiences. From story and script refinement and creative proof of concept to breakdowns, schedule and budget for execution to business, marketing and distribution plans - teams will be accelerated through GVS’ unique Transmedia Pipeline positioning them for successful follow-on financing. Selected companies will develop at least 3 transmedia products (per company) that are grown out of their creative IP and financed by $50K in seed funding for development processes in exchange for a 10% equity stake in participant companies. Preference will be shown to candidates who demonstrate plans to produce products and retain the value of their Intellectual Property in Hawai’i, or continue business activities in Hawai’i. The Accelerator is meant to foster creativity and stimulate job growth for creative industries in Hawai’i. The Accelerator initiative is located in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai’i.