According to the alliance, the incentives generate a five-fold return in economic activity, supported 2,247 jobs in 2024, led ...

”Where we have normally a robust $400 million film industry in the state for the last two years, we're at $223 million and less in 2024," said Georja Skinner, Creative Industries Division Chief.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii film industry said it has reached its lowest point, with no major movies or shows being filmed in the state. The entertainment industry is looking to become a major ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii film industry said it has reached its lowest point, with no major movies or shows being filmed in the state. The entertainment industry is looking to become a major ...

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 ...