Incentives & Rebates

Incentives & Rebates

Film Office Incentives Website

What are the different "types" of incentives?

Summaries at:  Entertainment Partners | Cast & Crew | The Incentives Office

Additional Details

Point-of-Sale Tax Waivers:  No Applicable.  Hawaii has an Excise Tax which is discounted in its rebate program.

Hotel Tax Refund:  Yes. Also, Hawaii allows production to claim the full cost of the hotel, including any transient accommodation taxes paid.

Any rebate considerations for out-of-state crew and/or cast?  Case-by-Case

Are 'Pass-Through' purchases and/or rentals allowed?  No

Fees for Local Services?

Police and Fire:  Yes

Filming Permits:  Yes, depends on city or municipality

State Owned or Managed Property:  Yes, depends on area

More Information

Notes

None

Infrastructure

Crew Base

Local Crew Directory

Number of full local Union crews:  3 to 5

Number of full local Non-Union crews:  1+

Equipment and Services

Local Vendor Guide

Are there In-state Equipment vendor options for...

Grip and Electric?  Yes

Camera and Sound?  Yes

Transportation Equipment?  Yes

Prop and Set Dressing rental?  Yes

Wardrobe Rental?  Yes

Sound Stage facilities?  Yes

Post Production facilities?  Yes

Film / Sound Lab?  No

List of Film Labs in the United States

Find local green vendors in this state

Nearby Alternatives

Closest out-of-state vendors and crew:  Los Angeles

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

Notes

None

General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

With generous incentives, stunning locations and five supportive film commissions,Hawaii stands ready to assist producers.

Right to Work Status

Is this a "Right-to-Work" state?  No

What does "Right-to-Work" mean?

Review Union and Contract information

Wikipedia:  State page

Child Labor Laws

State Labor Information for Minors

See also:  TBD

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  No other states

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

State Information

Timezone:  Hawaii-Aleutian

Major Airports:  Honolulu and Maui

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

Hawaii Filmography