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The Film Credits Bill
Hawaii boosts film tax credits to lure more productions
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Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, Hawaii would give bigger tax breaks to movie makers, hoping to bring more jobs and spending to the islands.
Our take
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The bill could help local crews get more work and bring money into the community. It also means less tax revenue for schools or roads. Voters should weigh the trade‑off while the bill is still being debated.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Increases film tax credit by an extra five percent for productions using qualified facilities
- Sets a per‑production cap of $17 million and an annual cap of $50 million
- Credits apply to qualified production costs that are subject to the general excise tax
- Aims to attract more movie, TV, and digital media projects to Hawaii and create local jobs
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