The state film office within Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. It administers state film permitting, competitive tax incentives, and the only state-owned and operated film studio in the country, supporting productions from major motion pictures to television series across the islands.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 22% (Oahu) / 27% (neighbor islands)
- Credit type
- Refundable Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- $100,000
Figures describe the Hawaii program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources
Full Hawaii incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonOffers competitive state tax incentives including the Motion Picture, Digital Media & Film Production Income Tax Credit plus a General Excise Tax exemption for qualifying productions.
Official incentive details