Experience Aloha. Experience the Big Island.
The Big Island Film Office
The Big Island Film Office, as part of the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development, was established to promote and market the Big Island as a film destination to filmmakers worldwide and to provide a resourceful environment for productions while assuring regard for the people and environment of the Big Island.
We recommend all productions contact the Film Office so we can ensure a smooth production from start to finish.
With Aloha,
John L Mason
Film Commissioner
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The largest and most diverse island in the Hawaiian Chain, the Big Island contains more land area than all the other Hawaiian Islands put together.
Being the youngest Hawaiian Island, the Big Island is still growing with active volcanoes continuing to expand the shoreline with new lava.
Over 4,000 square miles of locations rich in geographic and cultural diversity with a multitude of microclimatic zones.
- Breathtaking coastlines
- Dense tropical jungles
- Rolling pastures
- Huge cattle ranches
- Arid deserts
- Surreal lava fields
- Magnificent waterfalls
If you need a climate, we're likely to have it.
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The Big Island Film Office, as a liaison between government agencies, productions and the film community can provide the necessary direction to ensure a smooth production. As your resource, the Big Island Film Office will provide:
- photos from a comprehensive library
- referrals to qualified film industry personnel and support services
- referrals to accommodations with good rates
- assistance with all permitting
Did you know the first feature film shot on the Big Island was back in
1918? Review a list of films shot
here, you may be surprised.
Join the exciting list of successful
productions that have made the Big Island the reknown location site
it is.
Please take some time to review some of our Location Photos.
Please take some time to provide us with your comments, suggestions and feedback.
You can also join us by becoming a friend of the Big Island Film Office:
