Part of the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Chief of War,” starring Jason Momoa, was filmed in Hawaii. Most of the historical drama, about unifying the Kingdom of Hawaii, was filmed in New Zealand. Some ...

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 ...

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

Hawaii lawmakers have written several different scripts this year to dramatically alter the state's ever-changing film industry tax credit program, and one controversial ...

Hundreds of producers, actors, crew members and supporters met at the capitol Monday with a message to lawmakers: "Save Hawaii's Film Industry." By Dillon Ancheta Published : Mar. 31, 2025 at 5:26 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.