Below is a list of local Hawai‘i based resources for filmmakers and industry professionals.
FILM AND CREATIVE SUPPORT
The ʻUluʻulu Henry K Guigni Moving Image Archive of Hawai’i is Hawaiʻi’s official state archive for moving images. Located at UH West Oahu, ‘Ulu’ulu aims to perpetuate and share the rich moving image heritage of Hawaiʻi through the preservation of film and videotape related to the history and culture of Native Hawaiians and the people of Hawaiʻi.
HIFF has partnered with ‘Ulu’ulu for over a decade to present screenings and panels of archival film in conversation with contemporary issues facing our community.
Hawaiʻi’s comprehensive film and media higher education program across the state, the Academy for Creative Media (ACM) is at the forefront of cinematic arts in the Pacific. Programs and classes available at 10 campuses across Hawai’i.
Creative Lab Hawai’i is a key facet of DBEDT’s HI Growth Initiative, developing an ecosystem to increase export, attract investment and build the state’s creative entrepreneurial capacity.
Creative Lab HI is a supporter of HIFFs HIFILM Industry Hub.
HFC is a 501 (c)(3), nonprofit, community based, independent filmmakers collective, dedicated to encourage, promote and support independent film production in Hawaii.
Hawai‘i Women in Filmmaking is a feminist nonprofit organization committed to gender justice in filmmaking through an intersectional lens.
The future of media is Indigenous and inclusive: NiaTero launched #KinTheory, a global Indigenous media makers database. Learn more and create your profile today to connect with other Indigenous creators or show up as an ally. kintheory.org/join/
HIFF partners with Nia Tero and KIN THEORY to produce indigenous-focused film showcases, panels, and industry opportunities.
NMG Network is a creator of media experiences for luxury and leisure travel and hospitality.
The mission of Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) is to support, advance, and develop Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges.
HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi is the nation’s first student-driven news network. It empowers middle and high school students across the state to create professional-quality news stories, covering issues and perspectives unique to their communities. Through HIKI NŌ, students develop critical skills in journalism, storytelling, media production, and digital literacy. The program also provides education and mentoring from industry professionals.
Hisako Film Lab is a non-profit founded in 2023 to educate the next generation of Hawai‘i’s storytellers and filmmakers. Programs provide hands-on instruction and resources to Maui’s youth, building foundational skills in film production. Participation in programming is absolutely free!
Rooted in a deep understanding of adolescence and Hawaiian culture, the new LC will offer Hawaiian youth a safe space in urban Honolulu to connect with peers and mentors, access support services, and explore their passions. As Liliʻuokalani Trust’s signature youth development hub, it will foster culture, creativity, technology, and play, helping young people discover pathways in the arts, sports, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Maui Huliau Foundation empowers Maui Nui youth through hands-on programs that foster environmental literacy and leadership. The programs engage students in real-world projects alongside community members, helping them understand their role in creating positive change for our islands. For the past 15 years, the Huliau Environmental Filmmaking Club has amplified youth voices on Maui and Molokaʻi, using film as a tool to educate the community and inspire action on environmental issues.
‘Ōlelo Community Media is Oʻahu’s nonprofit community Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider, created to empower the voice of the community. When you view any one of ‘Ōlelo’s four cable channels, VOD channels, or online channels, you will find unique and local stories from hundreds of dedicated community producers about our island, our people, the many cultures we share, and the issues we face.
FILM PRODUCTION RESOURCES
Created by filmmaker Ava DuVernay and led by an all-women executive team, ARRAY Crew is a personnel database designed to connect below-the-line crew, with a special focus on the amplification of women, people of color and other underrepresented film and television professionals with studio executives, department heads and producers. ARRAY Crew is available in the United States and Canada.
HIFF partners with ARRAY Crew to share production resources and connect Hawaii’s filmmakers to industry and career opportunities. Join HIFF HIFILM to learn more.
This 13,500 square foot facility features event spaces, production studios, co-working and collaboration space, meeting rooms and small offices.
Tax incentives, the only state-owned and operated film studio in the country and a growing list of production facilities, an experienced pool of crew and talent, a comprehensive local inventory of state-of-the-art equipment, a well-established one-stop process for state film permits, and a film-friendly government and community.
FilmHawai’i is a partner with HIFF in presenting the annual HIFF Made-In-Hawaii Showcase.
Kaua‘i is a world class destination for film, television and advertising production. Check out our locations, from the beautiful, iconic Napali Coastline to breathtaking natural vistas, rivers, picturesque ranches and farmland, and small towns seemingly frozen in time.
Hawai‘i Island Film Office, as part of the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development, was established to promote and market Hawai‘i Island as a film destination to filmmakers worldwide and to be a resource for productions while assuring regard for the people and environment of Hawai‘i Island.
Comprehensive listing of film, TV and media production vendors and services for pre/post production, crew, talent and information across the islands.
The Honolulu Film Office assists filmmakers with connections to local resources, location guidance and filming requests for City and County of Honolulu properties throughout the island of Oahu.
HIFF partners with the Honolulu Film Office to present the HIFF Producers-in-Residence Program.
The Maui County Film Office (MCFO) has been mandated to bring social and economic benefits to the citizens of Maui County through the inception, retention and thoughtful, meaningful growth of film, TV and new media. Locations, Crew, Permits, Tax Incentives, more.
A soundstage in Entrepreneurs Sandbox for Hawaii’s production community.
An award-winning local production company with a focus on documentary storytelling.
A full-service production company specializing in line producing, pre-production, locations, crewing, production, post, and tax-incentives.
Sight & Sound Productions Hawaii sponsors the cash award for the HIFF competition Kau Ka Hoku winning film.
FILM FESTIVALS AND EXHIBITION
Consolidated Ward with TITAN LUXE is a premiere theatre location offering the perfect venue for a wide range of meetings and events including corporate meetings and local film premieres. Conveniently located at Ward Village in Kakaako, Ward Stadium 16 offers a dynamic and sophisticated atmosphere for all of your event needs. L
Consolidated Theatres is a Major Sponsor of HIFF, with our Festival regularly hosted at Ward and Kahala theatres.
Doris Duke Theatre is part of the Honolulu Museum of Art and regularly hosts film screenings and events. The theater is available for corporate and private rentals.
The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is run by The Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation whose mission is to educate and raise awareness of the community-at-large about gay & lesbian culture, arts, and lifestyle.
ʻOhina showcases short films in a collection of works by Hawaiʻi filmmakers gathered and presented to the community.
ALOHA Film People!
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