Film Maui

07/14/2025

Mark your calendars for the first annual Wailuku Film Festival June 18-21, 2026!

Council passes budget amendment to launch Wailuku Film Festival focused on local filmmakers

04/25/2025

Trying times in the islands for our industry

Without legislative action, our century-old film industry could vanish.

03/31/2025

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 ma…

02/19/2025

Season one was shot here on Maui :-)

TV lovers are taking their fandom to the next level and heading to the filming locales of their favorite shows.

02/15/2025

Part of Wailuku's Small Town * Big Art project, driven by Kelly White, chair of Maui Public Art Corps

Memories of Lahaina will be brought to life with the free 2025 Hui Mo’olelo Film Festival presented at the ProArts Playhouse on Feb. 22 and 23. Hosted by Maui Public Art Corps in collaboration with Maui County, Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House/Maui Historical Society and the Lahaina Restorat...

02/13/2025

Maui makers making strides :-)

After Maui musician/master luthier Steve Grimes composed the inspirational song “Lahaina Town” following the 2023 fires, filmmakers Leah Warshawski and Todd Soliday collaborated with Grimes to produce a seven-minute video honoring Lahaina. “This song is near and dear to our hearts, and the vid...

01/30/2025

Everyone has a seat at this table, and can make a positive difference in the lives of others (if they choose to)

Disabled creatives and allies discuss inclusion in Hollywood

01/30/2025

More help is on the way!

To help empower Native Hawaiians with the skills and knowledge required to tell authentic cultural stories for TV, film and social media, the Maui-based Native Hawaiian Philanthropy organization is launching two free innovative programs, screenplay writing and media production and music video produc...

01/30/2025

Maui producers Leah Warshowski and Todd Soliday have placed their music video LAHAINA TOWN with Hawaiian Airlines in-flight for a six-month run beginning in April -- congrats Inflatable Film!

An homage to Lāhainā written by Steve Grimes, featuring Moana Beamer, John Cruz, Lukas Nelson, Pat Simmons, Andrew Fowler, and Garrett Probst.Someday, hopefu...

01/28/2025

Let's burn this candle!

Longtime resident Brian Kohne is an independent writer/director, music producer, and educator who brings a lifetime of industry experience to the role.

01/28/2025

Remarkable opportunities for Maui's High School Creatives :-)

Hisako Film Lab is a filmmaking education organization providing hands-on instruction and resources to Maui’s youth, with free programs offered in Spring and Summer, with other opportunities year-round. For more, visit: Hisako Film Lab.

01/25/2025

Great news!

A movie theater is coming soon to the island of Molokaʻi for the first time since 2008. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on the community’s excitement for what’s to come.