Episode: 10 - Rianne Empaynado | NLTV Ho'olono Scholarship Spring 2026. In this episode of 'Opio Media Makers, we sit down with Ho'olono Scholarship recipient Rianne Empaynado, a Hilo High School graduate who currently attends the University of Hawaii at Hilo, where she majors in Communications with the goal of building a career in animation and visual storytelling.
A self-taught animator and former KVIKS Media president, Rianne opens up about finding her creative voice, leading through media, and inspiring the next generation of local creators to dream bigger.
We’re so proud to support storytellers like Rianne who are building worlds – and building community – through creativity. June 2026.
