Why Kauai

Movies and Television Shows Filmed on Kauai

From mountain ridges and valleys, tropical jungles, 143 miles of magnificent coastline, year-round streams and waterfalls, and arid dunes and canyons, Kauai is incomparable. The island’s feature film credits date back to 1933, when director Lois Weber brought a film crew to shoot White Heat.

Movies and Television Shows Filmed on Kauai

Tax credits and information

The State of Hawaii also has a Hawaii Film Tax incentive tax credit. Act 88 offers productions on Kauai an attractive 25% tax rebate when a minimum $200,000 production costs are budgeted.

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Resources for any production

Here you’ll find a complete online directory of companies and individuals who are already on Kauai, and have experience and expertise to assist in the production of your project—from helicopter pilots to animal wranglers.

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Weather that accomodates

Seasonal temperature variations are slight. Highs rarely reach 90°F. on summer afternoons, while winter nights occasionally drop to 60°F. Average daily maximum temperature is 81°F and daily minimum temperature is 69°F.

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