Part of the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Chief of War,” starring Jason Momoa, was filmed in Hawaii. Most of the historical ...

But film industry experts fear a big change coming to the tax credit in the new year could spur productions to look elsewhere, including Mexico, Australia or New Zealand. On New Year's Day, the ...

Hawaii” and “Rescue HI-Surf.” “Temptation Island.” Those high-profile movies, TV and Netflix projects were all filmed at ...

Hawai’i film industry struggles, looks for higher tax incentives by: Nikki Schenfeld Posted: Mar 28, 2025 / 05:40 PM HST Updated: Mar 28, 2025 / 06:35 PM HST ...

TV and film is a multimillion-dollar industry here in Hawaii. Advocates say when productions are in town, there’s a ripple effect that benefits the local economy and small businesses.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put Hawaii’s economy in a deficit exceeding $1 billion. The local film industry is starting to flourish after taking a hit for much of 2020, despite the bleak financial ...

State leaders are already brimming with optimism on its potential impact for Hawaii as a film and television destination.

Following a devastating blow last legislative session, many lawmakers and film industry leaders are hopeful the success of ...

It’s always been an up and down business, but Hawai‘i’s film and TV industry has done well in 21st century. Many TV shows had sustained success. Production on “Lost” lasted from 2004-2010, “Hawaii ...

Hawaii’s production workers, grips, gaffers, makeup artists, and sound technicians, are the backbone of the film industry. "Everyone thinks it's a glamorous job and it just is so tedious.

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Two local Film Industry leaders were on Good Morning Hawaii Sunday to talk about the importance of the film industry in The Islands and our ties to the Academy Awards.