Donne Dawson serves as the Hawai‘i State Film Commissioner, heading the office that provides coordination for all film and photographic use of state-administered parks, beaches, highways and facilities. The Hawai‘i Film Office also facilitates film permitting and locations support for the state’s expansive jurisdiction across the Hawaiian Islands. Ms. Dawson manages Hawaii’s refundable production tax credit program and oversees the Hawai‘i Film Studio at Diamond Head. She works as an advocate for filmmakers and the film industry and promotes Hawai‘i as a world-class filming destination. Donne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from California State University-Sacramento.
