Hawaii in FOCUS (Exhibitor Presentation)
Hawaii has been known as “Hollywood’s Tropical Backlot” — due in part to high-profile films ranging from South Pacific to Jurassic Park to Just Go With It, from Pirates of the Caribbean to Jumanji and Kong: Skull Island, and television productions like Hawaii Five-0, Magnum P.I., and Lost. But what more and more filmmakers are finding out is that Hawaii has a lot more to offer than just spectacularly lush tropical settings, fabulous weather, and golden light.
We’ve got a competitive tax incentive, from 20-25% in a refundable tax credit and the only state-owned and operated film studio in the country and a growing list of production facilities, an experienced pool of crew and talent, a comprehensive local inventory of state-of-the-art equipment, a well-established one-stop process for state film permits, and a film-friendly government and community.
So, whatever your budget or location requirements, we’re ready to roll! Aloha!
SPEAKERS: Walea Constantinau, Film Commissioner, Honolulu Film Office
Ricardo Galindez, Producer/Co-founder Island Film Group
Roy Tijioe, Producer/Co-founder Island Film Group
More info:
Hawaii film offices: www.filmmaui.com, www.filmoffice.hawaii.gov, www.filmkauai.com, www.hawaiiislandfilm.com, www.filmhonolulu.com
Island Film Group: www.islandfilmgroup.com