HONOLULU (KHON2) — A movie set may look like magic. You’ve got one actor on screen, a sunset shot and a perfect beach. But what viewers often miss is the army behind it all. That hidden workforce is at the center of a push to grow Hawaiʻi’s film industry again.
Hawaiʻi’s film industry is at a turning point as lawmakers debate new measures to keep productions coming to the islands and expand opportunities for local crews and filmmakers.
Rick Galindez, co-owner of Island Film Group and active member of the Hawaiʻi Film Alliance, said the state has talent, locations and experience. What it needs now is stronger support and better facilities to compete for productions…