NEWS
Posted 3 April, 2010 in HI News
Various proposals have been introduced to transfer the television and film industry activities and responsibilities and its special fund to the Hawaii tourism authority. HB 2690, which passed the House and has been recommended for passage by the Senate Ways and Means Committee, would establish a film office to administer the film tax credits.
Posted 29 November, 2009 in HI News
HAWAII (as advised by Incentives Office – advises that they have not shuttered the Hawaii Film Office, (”HFO”) but they have substantially reduced the HFO staff. In addition, the Film Commissioner, Donne Dawson is leaving. Staff from the Creative Industries Division — of which the HFO is a branch — will take over most of the responsibilities.
Posted 15 November, 2009 in HI News
Information provided by Entertainment Partners
Tax Information Release 2009-05 contains revised proposed administrative rules that will be submitted to the Governor for approval and formal adoption. These rules contain a safe harbor for production companies utilizing loan-out companies, as well as requirements for independent certification of production costs and on-set/on-location access. The latter two requirements are voluntary pending adoption of formal rules. (The release is available on the Film Office website: http://www.hawaiifilmoffice.com/incentives-tax-credits
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