According to the alliance, the incentives generate a five-fold return in economic activity, supported 2,247 jobs in 2024, led ...

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 ...

As Hawaii’s film industry thrives, some fear tax credit cap could put it in jeopardy. By Melanie Yamaguchi. Updated: Jul. 13, 2018 at 7:14 AM HST Kualoa Ranch, located in ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii film industry said it has reached its lowest point, with no major movies or shows being filmed in the state. The entertainment industry is looking to become a major ...

Hawaii’s film industry keeps booming through COVID by: Sam Spangler. Posted: Jan 11, 2022 / 10:17 PM HST. Updated: Jan 12, 2022 / 03:48 PM HST.

For years, Hawaii’s film industry provided stable work for crews, but shifts in production trends and a lack of competitive tax incentives are making it harder for workers to stay afloat.

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 ...

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.

Georgette Deemer — whose 16 years as Hawaii film commissioner launched the islands’ international film and television industry­ — died Sept. 1 in Honolulu after a long battle with cancer.

With the renewal of “Hawaii Five-0” for another full season and the debut of the rebooted “Magnum P.I.” providing base-line stability to a local production calendar already filling up with ...