With its unearthly landscapes, majestic mountains, lush vegetation and blue ocean, the Hawaiian Islands are the perfect natural setting for any movie. A large number of films have been filmed and are being filmed in Hawaii: a large number of independent films, videos about surfing, TV shows about travel and life in foreign countries, and countless different types of reports. The number of filming on the islands continues to increase as the nature on the islands continues to change and become more picturesque every day. The islands offer everything from snow-covered mountain peaks to coral reefs.
Hawaii has the ability to change and become either a beach in the Pacific Ocean, a South African village, or the exotic tropics of Peru. From the jungle to vast open spaces; From bustling big cities to unspoiled nature, Hawaii remains an enigmatic contradiction that is perfect for any film’s storytelling.
Hawaii always manages to grab the attention of the viewer, be it a surfing video or an exciting blockbuster. Renowned filmmakers Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Tim Burton and George Armitage have long drawn attention to the fantastic views of the islands. But Hawaii can boast not only of its pleasant appearance, but also of talented people. Casting Agencies work with a wide range of great local actors, actresses and film professionals to tackle even the most challenging projects.
Stunt filming, pyrotechnics, special effects, graphics, set design, cinematography, light, sound and editing are just a few of the possibilities for filmmaking in Hawaii.
Filmmaking in the islands
The significant volume of filmmaking in the islands provides the state with the necessary economic boost for further development, and local filmmakers gain an unparalleled experience. Any shooting in Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island will definitely be original. In the distant 1920s, many entertainment and educational projects were produced in Hawaii for people from all over the planet. Below is a complete list of films filmed / produced in Hawaii: The White Flower (1923)
Bird of Paradise (1932)
From Here to Eternity (1953)
The Enemy Below (1957)
The Old Man and the Sea (1958)
South Pacific (1958)
Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960)
Blue Hawaii (1961)
Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961)
Girls! Girls! Girls! / Girls, Girls, Girls! (1962)
Ride the Wild Surf (1964)
In Harm’s Way (1965)
Hawaii (1966)
Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966)
Torah! Torah! Torah! / Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
The Hawaiians (1970)
Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
Islands in the Stream (1977)
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Uncommon Valor (1983)
Black Widow (1985)
Karate Kid, Part 2 (1986)
North Shore (1987)
Throw Momma From the Train (1987)
Lord of the Flies (1990)
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Waterworld (1995)
Outbreak (1995)
Picture Bride (1995)
Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World / The Lost World – Jurassic Park II (1997)
George of the Jungle (1997)
Six days, seven nights / 6 Days, 7 Nights (1997)
Beyond Paradise (1998)
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)
Johnny Tsunami (TV) / Johnny Tsunami (1999)
Pearl Harbor / Harbor (2001)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
50 First Dates (2003)
The Ride (2003)
The Big Bounce (2004)
Pipeline (2006)
