Film Commissioner - Biography
Tracy Bennett's Overview
Current
- Film Commissioner at Maui County Film Office
Past
- Photographer, Producer at ChipShot Films
- Kicker at NFL, World League, Arena League
Tracy Bennett's Summary
In October 2013, I was appointed by Mayor Alan Arakawa to be the new Maui County Film Commissioner. After a 17 year career as a photographer in the movie business, I am changing career paths, and striving to utilize the contacts and relationships I have made with actors, directors, producers and studio executives to promote Maui as not only a filming destination, but a major production hub west of California. I will be involved with every aspect of film and television production in Maui County, including the new 25% tax incentive, and one of the most amazing and diverse filming locations in the world.
Tracy Bennett's Experience
Film Commissioner
Maui County Film Office
October 2013 – Present
Photographer, Producer
ChipShot Films
March 1996 – October 2013 (17 years 8 months)
17 years experience as a Motion Picture Still Photographer. I also have a production company, focusing on feature films, called ChipShot Films.
Kicker
NFL, World League, Arena League
June 1990 – November 1995 (5 years 6 months) Denver, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando
Tracy Bennett's Skills & Expertise
- Motion Picture Production, Finance, Tax Incentives
- Film Production
- Still Photography
- Feature Films
- Photography
- Film
- Video Production
- Lighting
Tracy Bennett's Additional Information
Interests:
Professional Memberships: Member, NFL Alumni Association Member, I.A.T.S.E. Local 600 (International Cinematographers Guild) Member, Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Member, Hawaiian Film & Entertainment Board Member, Association of Film Commissioners International
Groups and Associations
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20th Century Fox |
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AFCI & Former Film Commissioners Group |
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American Film Market |
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Eerie Horror Film Festival & Expo |
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Entertainment Partners Financial Solutions Forum |
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Film Financing Group |
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Film Tax Incentives |
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Four Seasons Resorts Lanai |
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Friends of Maui |
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Investors Meet Film Producers |
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Louisiana Film & Video Professionals |
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Motion Picture Arts & Sciences |