DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

2022’s The Lost City , a critical and financial success that proved Hollywood could still profit off original mid-budget films, was almost entirely shot in the Caribbean’s secondlargest island. Home to breathtaking beaches, jungles and historic Spanish colonial landmarks like the Primada de America cathedral, the Dominican Republic can stand in for most Latin American environments and has proven it can handle large productions. Besides the natural sites, film crews can take advantage of the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios’ 43 acres of soundstages and access to tropical locations.

Hawaii

Home to 11 district tropical zones and a diverse topography that has stood in for Asia, South America and Pacifica, Hawaii offers colorful, natural beauty that is impossible to find in the continental United States. With its appealing amenities that lure in cast and crew for extended shoots, Hawaii has established itself as a television destination, with both editions of Hawaii Five-0 , Lost and the breakout HBO hit White Lotus all shooting on the islands. The Hawaii Film Office manages the state-owned Hawaii Film Studio complex, which houses 16,500 square feet of soundstage, production offices, storage facilities and a large inventory of props.

Incentive Type Transferable Tax Credit

Incentive Amount 25%

Minimum Spend $500,000

Bonus N/A

Audit Requirements

Application

Sales Use Tax Relief

Application to the Dominican Republic Film Commission

Hotel Occupancy Tax Relief No

Sunset Date No

Incentive Type Non-Transferable Refundable Tax Credit

Incentive Amount 20-25%

Minimum Spend $200,000

Bonus 25% total tax credit if production cost incurred on all other neighboring islands (big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui and Molokai)

Audit Requirements

Application

Sales Use Tax Relief

Submit the Hawaii Production Report data online and a signed hard copy of the report via mail.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Relief No

Sunset Date No