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Trusted Video Production Services in Maui, Hawaii
Hana Productions is a full-service production company specializing in location scouting, location management, production management, and coordination across all Hawaiian islands. With 38 combined years of experience in Hawaii's film and commercial production industry, we provide tailored services for still photography, aerial photography, video production, and production coordination. Our team of local experts on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island delivers world-class locations while ensuring productions run smoothly, efficiently, and within budget. We combine deep industry expertise with local knowledge to facilitate permit acquisition, crew hiring, equipment rental, and logistics coordination. Our services cater to advertising, documentaries, music videos, television episodes, and major motion pictures. We leverage Hawaii's 20-25% production tax credit to benefit qualifying projects while maintaining strict compliance with FAA regulations for drone operations. Our team includes FAA-certified commercial drone pilots equipped with professional-grade Inspire 2 and Zenmuse X7 cinema packages for high-quality aerial cinematography. We maintain full insurance coverage to secure film permits and provide digital scouting galleries for client collaboration. Our commitment to detail ensures stress-free production experiences while clients enjoy Hawaii's unparalleled natural beauty and diverse landscapes.
Services
Location Scouting
Aerial Photography
Production Management
Drone Videography
Location Permitting
Served areas
- Hawaii
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 38 combined years of Hawaii-specific production experience
- Our local teams operate on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Big Island
- We offer FAA-certified drone cinematography with professional-grade equipment
- We help clients maximize Hawaii's 22-27% production tax credits
- Our full insurance coverage facilitates seamless permit acquisition
What people say
World class locations
Stress-free process
38+ years experience
Tax credit assistance
FAA-certified drone pilots
Services
Location Scouting
Our location scouting service identifies optimal filming locations across all Hawaiian islands. With 38+ years of combined experience, our team locates diverse landscapes from tropical beaches to industrial zones. We provide password-protected digital galleries for client review and coordinate site visits with stakeholders. Our local expertise ensures compliance with environmental regulations while maintaining production timelines.
Aerial Photography
We offer FAA-compliant aerial cinematography using Inspire 2 drones with Zenmuse X7 cameras. Our dual-operator system captures 6K cinema-quality footage for commercials and films. Services include pre-flight planning, permit acquisition, and post-production support. Our equipment enables action sequences, car follows, and extended flight times for complex shoots.
Production Management
Our production management handles logistics for commercial shoots, documentaries, and music videos. Services include budgeting, scheduling, crew hiring, and equipment rental. We coordinate permits, accommodations, and transportation including charter flights. Our local knowledge streamlines production challenges while maximizing available tax incentives.
Drone Services
We provide certified drone operators for commercial photography and videography. Our services include airspace permitting, flight planning, and cinema-quality capture. We maintain full insurance coverage and adhere to FAA Part 107 regulations. Our equipment supports multiple lens options and extended flight times for complex production needs.
Location Permitting
We handle film and photo permit procurement through Hawaii's state and county agencies. Our team navigates bureaucratic processes for urban, remote, and environmentally sensitive locations. We ensure compliance with insurance requirements and coordinate site-specific restrictions. Our experience expedites approvals for commercial shoots across all island jurisdictions.
People
Sky Pierce
Co-owner
Sky Pierce brings 19+ years of location scouting expertise in Hawaii. She manages production logistics and client coordination while ensuring compliance with local regulations and cultural considerations.
Shawn Spillett
Co-owner
Shawn Spillett has 19+ years of production management experience in Hawaii. He oversees crew coordination, budgeting, and day-to-day operations while maintaining industry partnerships across the islands.
Questions
What production services do you offer in Hawaii?
We provide location scouting, production management, aerial cinematography, permit acquisition, crew coordination, and equipment rental across all Hawaiian islands.
Do you offer drone photography services?
Yes, we have FAA-certified operators with professional-grade Inspire 2 drones capable of 6K cinema-quality aerial footage.
Can you assist with Hawaii production tax credits?
Yes, we help clients navigate Hawaii's 22-27% production tax credit program for qualifying projects.
Are your services available on all Hawaiian islands?
Yes, we have local teams operating on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island, Molokai, and Lanai.
Do you handle location permit acquisition?
Yes, we manage the complete permit process including insurance requirements and regulatory compliance for all filming locations.
What commercial production types do you support?
We support commercials, documentaries, music videos, TV episodes, major motion pictures, and print advertising campaigns.
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Reviews (16)
Nicole Flores
Apr 01, 2022
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Hana Productions is run by an incredible duo and supported by an amazing team of people. They approach each job with enthusiasm, in depth knowledge of the islands, professionalism and infectious positive attitude. Sky and Shawn are a terrific resource. They handle last minute changes and long hours with grace. It was a pleasure to work with them. I look forward to the next job in Hawaii.
Shawn Love Spillett
Sep 09, 2021
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Hawaii is a top destination for everything from celebrity photo shoots and music videos to television commercials, print ads, and major motion pictures. Hana Productions has over 30 years of combined experience living and working on Maui, and we can help your company with every aspect of your production in Hawaii. In addition to location scouting and management, we offer extensive production management and coordination services.
Production in Hawaii is not without its challenges, and we specialize in coordinating all the moving parts of a production, large or small, so that our clients experience a smooth and efficient process. Because we live full time on location, we can help you save money by eliminating many of the extra fees other production companies have to charge. Our intimate knowledge of Hawaii makes Hana Productions the perfect liaison in the islands. Remember also that Hawaii boasts a 20-25% production tax credit for qualifying projects.
Production in Hawaii is not without its challenges, and we specialize in coordinating all the moving parts of a production, large or small, so that our clients experience a smooth and efficient process. Because we live full time on location, we can help you save money by eliminating many of the extra fees other production companies have to charge. Our intimate knowledge of Hawaii makes Hana Productions the perfect liaison in the islands. Remember also that Hawaii boasts a 20-25% production tax credit for qualifying projects.
Natalie Taylor
Feb 04, 2021
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Loved the support from Hana for our production. Would absolutley use them again. They and their team really bedded in well with our team and no thing was to bothersom for them. 1000% would recomend.
Brad Starks
Jun 08, 2020
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For over 15 years, Hana Productions LLC has distinguished itself as the shining star of commercial film, TV, video, location scouting, corporate event creation, and still photography shoots throughout the state of Hawaii. With a five star network of professionals on the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Big Island, there is no production too big or too small that they can't handle. Nike, Conde Nast Traveler, Netflix, NBC Universal, Lancome, Apple, Viacom, and United Airlines are just a few of the clients they've worked with over the years. Hard to find a better production company to partner with if you're planning on shooting in Hawaii.
Shawn Pila
Jun 07, 2019
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By far one of the best production companies I've ever worked with. Great rates, awesome clients and super respectful to the cultural sensitivity of the Hawaiian Islands. Highly recommended.
Christopher Wray-Mccann
Apr 22, 2019
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I've done several productions in Hawaii, and I was lucky enough to be hooked up with Hana Productions from the start. It is safe to say, everything I know about the islands I learned from them. Jungle Professionals with optimism, enthusiasm, and respect.
Crisman Studio
Apr 12, 2019
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We have worked with Hana Productions many times in the past ten years, leaning on their services for every project we bring to Hawaii. From location scouting and sourcing to local crew and talent management, even down to the smallest detail of a perfect spread of craft services, they do it all. They are capable of scaling to work with budgets both large and small and have helped make our shoots run smoothly and efficiently every time.
Sww
Dec 29, 2018
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Hana Productions goes above and beyond! They are a high-energy team with an exceptional level of professionalism and knowledge of all things Hawaii. Highly recommend!
Chris Greco
Nov 02, 2018
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Incredibly detailed and organized production company. Shawn went above and beyond to ensure we had every piece of equipment, resource, and location we needed to make our production successful.
Ken Parker
Jun 11, 2016
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I highly recommend Hana Productions for all your location and production needs in Hawaii. They are based on Maui, but cover all the islands. Professional service, excellent local knowledge with great connections. I will continue using them for all my Hawaii-based location scouting and production support. a superb experience.
Christine Cattano, Producer @ Framestore Inc.
"I wanted to drop you a note from myself and the team here at Framestore to say thank you! It was a pleasure working with you guys, everyone here was incredibly pleased with the way things turned out. We appreciate you moonlighting as tour guides as well as getting up at 3am to catch the sunrise - not to mention Shawn's lifesaving coffee - we all agree that shot is the winner! You guys are fantastic, and we definitely hope to be working with you (and the great state of Hawaii) in the future :)
Neil Regan, CoEP HGTV's Hawaii Life
If you are looking to shoot something in Maui or any of the islands of Hawaiʻi, I strongly recommend that you get in touch with Sky and Shawn at Hana Productions. Hawaiʻi can be a tricky place to navigate, and these guys have the street smarts to keep the ride smooth no matter the obstacle. We were producing a really loose, fun lifestyle-slash-real estate cable TV show where multiple shoot days were stacked against each other so it was critical that we were able to coordinate all of our locations and activities with people who really know how long it takes to get things done. And more importantly who know how to get things done without ruffling feathers. These guys are total pros and when I am lucky enough to have another project in Hawaii, I'll be looking them up!
Harry Donenfeld, Former Maui County Film Commissioner
"Sky is a fantastic production and location manager. His integrity, knowledge of Hāna area and skill sets are second to none in his arena."
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Kenneth Parker, www.kennethparker.com
I can confidently offer my highest recommendation for Hana Productions to successfully scout and coordinate the very best and most difficult shooting locations in Maui. Their superb friendly expertise facilitated precise locationing for the shots I was seeking, with careful attention to optimal timing for the most effective natural lighting options. As an experienced large-format landscape photographer, this ordinarily requires several days of exhaustive scouting on my own... generally setting up and breaking down multiple times before determining just exactly where I need to set up and when.
But with their indefatigable assistance, I was consistently able to pinpoint compelling compositions at first attempts. With invariably on-time pick-ups, they were also enthusiastic and strongly capable in helping to carry and set heavy gear -- even arranging for accommodations and transport -- leaving me free to concentrate on photographing and enjoying any precious extra free time in this paradise.
But with their indefatigable assistance, I was consistently able to pinpoint compelling compositions at first attempts. With invariably on-time pick-ups, they were also enthusiastic and strongly capable in helping to carry and set heavy gear -- even arranging for accommodations and transport -- leaving me free to concentrate on photographing and enjoying any precious extra free time in this paradise.
Sherrie Austin, Austin ImageWorks
Sky and Shawn with Hana Productions are excellent to work with. They have a depth of knowledge of Hana and the surrounding area that is rare to come by and all the connections to go with it. I have personally seen them go well out of their way to accommodate clients and to ensure every aspect of the production and project goes smoothly. Their resourcefulness, awareness of the environment, friendliness, and experience are very beneficial to anyone thinking of working within or around Hana. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to join them in such an amazing location.
Tim Yu, Nike Media Relations Manager North America
I would highly recommend Hana Productions... Their experience, expertise, knowledge of the surrounding areas and local culture were indispensable during our video production and shoot... They had valuable information on when and where we could do things, took care of any and all logistical challenges and helped lower our costs to stay under budget. I expect to use them every time we go to Hawaii.