Filming on Oahu is supported and encouraged by the State of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu.  Permits are required for commercial and non-commercial filming on any state or city-owned property.  The state of Hawaii Film Office and the City and County of Honolulu Film Office are your link to obtaining any permits you may need.  Below please find contact information for each office and links to their websites which have permitting forms and additional information:

Hawaii Film Office
Phone:  808 586 2570
Email:  info@hawaiifilmoffice.com
Web:  www.hawaiifilmoffice.com
Direct link to permit forms: http://www.hawaiifilmoffice.com/filmpermitting.htm

Honolulu Film Office
Phone:  808 527 6108
Email:  info@filmhonolulu.com
Web:  www.filmhonolulu.com
Link to permit forms:             http://www.filmhonolulu.com/resources.asp
Forms recommended for download:  HonFilm_Application.doc HonFilm_Information.pdf

Private/Commercial Property

Permits for filming on private property (ie restaurants, visitor attractions, etc) should be coordinated and secured by the production company with each individual property owner.