FILMING ON THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-MANAGED LANDS ON MAUNAKEA

Please review the Center for Maunakea Stewardship’s film permit policy and send the following in ONE email to [email protected]. Complete application packets must be received at least two weeks prior to the intended activity:

  1. Completed Standard Film Permit Application with clear details about the production title, specific filming locations and time(s) onsite, equipment to be used, etc. (also send to film office at [email protected])
  2. Proof of payment of application fee, $200, via check payable to:University of Hawaii at Hilo and mailed to: Center for Maunakea Stewardship,  200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720
  3. Proof of payment for Ranger guide, $100/hour, minimum two (2) hours travel, via check payable to: “Maunakea Shared Services” (“MKSS”) and mailed to:  Center for Maunakea Stewardship, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720
  4. Proof of insurance fulfilling CMS film permit policy
  5. Signed participant waivers, “Appendix 07B” (single participant) or “Appendix 07D” (multiple) for all onsite members

In addition:

  1. All crewmembers must watch the Maunakea orientation, https://hilo.hawaii.edu/maunakea/stewardship/orientation, and successfully complete the quiz.
  2. All members must review the Heritage and Safety brochures.
  3. Drones are prohibited under the Administrative Rules (hawaii.edu)see HAR §20-26-29 Unmanned aerial vehicles, drones and air toys. Do not bring drones onto the premises.
  4. Any observatories the applicant intends to film must agree to be filmed in advance of filming. 
  5. Contact individual observatories directly regarding any tour arrangements.
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