Meet the Hawaii Film Office!

Hawaii Film Office Ohana: Brent, Sandi, (Marilyn Killeri, former Big Island County Film Commissioner), Mynette, Donne, Chuckie, and Kevin (Not pictured: Tammy Hasegawa, Film Studio Manager)

Hi, we're the Hawaii Film Office, a.k.a. the state film commission, part of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT). Established in 1978, the Hawaii Film Office is the central coordinator for film and photographic use of state-administered parks, beaches, highways, and facilities. The office works closely with state agencies to assist filmmakers with acquiring film permits, and if necessary, directs them to the appropriate county and federal agencies. The office also provides location and production resource information to filmmakers, manages the Hawaii Film Studio at Diamond Head, promotes Hawaii as a filming destination, and develops the local film and television industry in the islands.

Click on our names above to view our profiles. Ask us about shooting permits, locations, tax incentives, production resources, the Hawaii Film Studio, cultural and environmental concerns, the weather, whatever. Call us or come by--we're here to help you!

Completely clueless about filming in Hawaii? Start by reading our snapshot guide to filming in the islands.

Hawaii Film Office
No. 1 Capitol District Bldg. (same bldg as Hawaii State Art Museum)
250 S. Hotel Street, Ste. 510-B
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 586-2570
Fax: (808) 586-2572
info@hawaiifilmoffice.com