Question 1

What video production services does Malaʻe Productions offer in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Malaʻe Productions is a full-service Hawaii video production company specializing in natural history documentary production, aerial cinematography, underwater filming, time-lapse photography, and wildlife documentary production across all Hawaiian Islands. We also maintain one of the largest private 4K and 8K Hawaii stock footage libraries in existence, and offer turnkey field crew packages for visiting networks and production companies.

Question 2

Do you rent cameras and production equipment on the Big Island?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we are based on the Big Island of Hawaii and operate camera rentals statewide. Our Big Island camera rental inventory includes RED cinema cameras (V-RAPTOR 8K, MONSTRO 8K, HELIUM, GEMINI), DJI Inspire 2 and 3 aerial platforms, Shotover F1 gimbal systems, Nauticam underwater housings, and a full suite of cinema lenses.

Question 3

What RED cameras are available for rental in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Our Hawaii RED camera rental fleet includes the RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV, RED DSMC3 S35, RED MONSTRO 8K VV, RED HELIUM 8K S35, and RED GEMINI 5K S35 — each available with a full accessory package including PL and EF mounts, ND filters, on-board monitors, follow focus systems, and V-lock battery power.

Question 4

Do you offer production equipment rentals statewide or only on the Big Island?

Accepted Answer

We offer video production rentals across all Hawaiian Islands. While our primary base is on the Big Island, we regularly support shoots on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. We can coordinate transport for larger gear packages, and our team is experienced in planning multi-island productions.

Question 5

What makes Malaʻe Productions one of Hawaii's leading natural history film companies?

Accepted Answer

Since 2003, we have produced Hawaii natural history content for National Geographic, PBS Nature, Discovery, ABC, NBC, and CBS. Our crew has spent over two decades filming Hawaii's rarest wildlife, volcanic events, marine ecosystems, and remote terrain. We own the camera systems, vehicles, boats, and underwater equipment to operate independently in Hawaii's most remote environments.

Question 6

Do you offer drone aerial filming and drone rentals on the Big Island?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our Big Island aerial production fleet includes DJI Inspire 3 (8K full-frame), DJI Inspire 2 (6K CinemaDNG), DJI Mavic 3 Cine, DJI Mavic 4, and an Autel EVO II Dual 640T thermal drone. Drone rentals and operated aerial packages are both available across all Hawaiian Islands.

Question 7

How does your price match guarantee work for Hawaii equipment rentals?

Accepted Answer

We match the rental rates of all major Hawaii equipment and lens rental companies operating statewide. If you have a quote from another Hawaii camera or production equipment rental house, bring it to us and we will beat or match it. This applies to RED cameras, cinema lenses, gimbals, drones, underwater housings, and full production packages.