Aloha HPU student producers, directors and location managers

For film, video and animation productions you will need to fill out certain forms and other paperwork when shooting your project in order to be compliant with HPU.  In some cases you will need to fill out additional paperwork for the State of Hawai'i, the City and County of Honolulu, or for other entities depending on when, where and what you are shooting. 

Furthermore, to protect your intellectual property rights you will need to have release forms signed by actors and minors that work on your projects.  Strict guidelines also regulate the use of firearms or any other material that may be mistaken as or considered dangerous.

Please see forms below that may be of use for your projects:

HPU Production Forms

• HPU Student IP Certificate
• HPU School Waiver

Production Release Forms

• Group Release Form
• Music Release Form
• Talent Release Form

Other Helpful Forms

• Actor Audition Form
• Calendar Form
• Camera Log
• Crew List Form
• Film/Video Tape Log
• Script Breakdown
• Storyboard 1 Frame
• Storyboard 2 Frame
• Storyboard 9 Frame

State Permits for Location Shooting on State Property:  Students are required to obtain permits for location shooting.  HPU provides insurance coverage for students enrolled in designated production courses during the term of those courses. For additional information, please speak to your professor about obtaining permits and permission to shoot on location.  Here is a link to the Hawaii State Film Office Permit Application Form.

Additional permit information and links

Film permits are required for all filming activity, commercial or non-commercial, which will take place on public locations. As the liaison between government and filmmaker, the Hawaii Film Office works closely with other State agencies, the county film offices, federal agencies within the state, and private property owners to help filmmakers determine the permits they need to film in public areas.

The Hawaii Film Office is the central coordinator for filming use of locations administered by the State of Hawaii, such as parks, beaches, harbors, highways, and state facilities. The county film offices coordinate permits for locations under their respective counties, such as city streets and buildings. If you are unsure about which entity has jurisdiction over a particular location, please contact us.