Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

The buyer seeks to provide funding for film, media, and creative content projects in Hawaii. The goal is to support locally developed content for global export and position Hawaii as a premiere media development hub. Projects can be in various stages of development and include short films, feature films, TV series, and proof of concept projects. The buyer aims to grow Hawaii's creative content industry through this funding initiative.

• 12/31/2024 - RFP Begins
• 1/20/2025 - Initial Deadline for Questions
• 1/31/2025 - State's Response to Questions
• 2/3/2025 - Best and Final Offer Presentations
• 3/21/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Must be licensed to do business in Hawaii
• Projects must be created by Hawaii residents and/or students
• Must be compliant with all statutes governing entities doing business with the State

• Develop film, media, or creative content projects for global export
• Create short films up to 15 minutes in length
• Develop scripts for feature films or series
• Produce micro-budget or independent feature films
• Create television or streaming series pilots
• Develop proof of concept projects to secure funding
• Complete existing projects in various stages of production
• Showcase local talent from Hawaii
• Position Hawaii as a premiere media development hub
• Grow the creative content industry in Hawaii