#Maui Film Commissioner

Brian Kohne, an award-winning music producer and filmmaker who grew up on Maui, has been named as the new County of Maui Film Commissioner, according to an announcement by the county’s Office of Economic Development today. His official start date is April 1, 2024.

After 10 years at the helm, County of Maui Film Commissioner Tracy Bennett has retired from his government post to enter the private sector. 

Maui Film Commissioner Tracy Bennett gives the latest industry updates on the Valley Isle, including the film “Paradise City” starring John Travolta, Bruce Willis.

According to Bennett, more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests have been performed as part of the Temptation Island operation, all of which have come back negative for the virus.

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Officials say Bennett is a 17-year veteran of the film industry, having worked as a Unit Still Photographer on the sets of several dozen major motion pictures, ranging in budgets from $2.5 to $150 million.

The person appointed to the post would be tasked with dual responsibilities in attracting productions to the county and promoting local film production in the community.

The Maui County Film Office is looking for more Maui properties to list in their new web database of Maui film locations.

The meeting drew a who’s-who of on-scene and behind-the-scenes faces ranging from actor Branscombe Richmond, to Cynthia Clark of the Chameleon Talent agency, and cast members from the Maui-made film “Get a Job.” The meeting comes as the Mayor seeks to establish a full fledged film industry in Maui County.

By Wendy Osher A portion of Front Street in Lahaina will be closed to traffic tonight as filming gets underway on the Romance/Thriller Hereafter.  The Warner Bros. film is being directed by Clint Eastwood, who owns a home in Makena on Maui. Filming begins today at a Kaanapali Hotel, them moves to Front Street tomorrow, […]