Hawaii film productions to bring economic boost

Hawaii film productions to bring economic boost

Hawaii’s film industry is seeing a surge of activity, with three major productions now underway across the islands — a major boost for a sector that has struggled to stay competitive amid rising costs and stalled tax credit reforms. Netflix’s second season of “Untamed,” Jason Momoa’s action‑comedy “Protecting Jared,” and the third film in the “Jumanji” franchise have all begun, marking one of the busiest periods for local filming in recent years…