Establishes a Native Hawaiian film and media development program and tax credit to support independent productions and infrastructure.

The bill establishes a Native Hawaiian film and media development program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. It appropriates $5 million for the program, which aims to support independent Native Hawaiian productions, establish studio and post-production facilities, administer financing incentives, coordinate workforce training, and collaborate with the Hawaii Tourism Authority. The bill also establishes a full-cycle motion picture production income tax credit, which is equal to 50% of qualified production expenditures incurred within the state.

Establishes a Native Hawaiian film and media development program and tax credit to support independent productions and infrastructure.

The bill establishes a Native Hawaiian film and media development program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. It appropriates $5 million for the program, which aims to support independent Native Hawaiian productions, establish studio and post-production facilities, administer financing incentives, coordinate workforce training, and collaborate with the Hawaii Tourism Authority. The bill also establishes a full-cycle motion picture production income tax credit, which is equal to 50% of qualified production expenditures incurred within the state.