Motion Picture, Digital Media & Film Production Income Tax Credit

Administered by Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) · Hawaii

BENEFIT

20% credit

Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

120% credit on qualified production costs on Oahu
225% credit on qualified production costs on neighbor islands
3Maximum $15 million credit per production
4Refundable tax credit for qualified film, TV, commercial or digital media

Eligible Project Types

Commercial

STACKING POTENTIAL

Motion Picture, Digital Media & Film Production Income Tax Credit is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN

View the Motion Picture, Digital Media & Film Production Income Tax Credit compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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Up to $10M · Direct Grant

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

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Michigan Business Development Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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