Sight & Sound Productions is a Hawaiʻi-based film, television and commercial production company and equipment rental house. We produce commercials and branded content, provide crew and production services for visiting productions, and offer commercial photography and a range of other media services.
Founded in 1987 and incorporated under the Sight & Sound name in 2001, the company was built by filmmakers and has been part of the fabric of Hawaiʻi’s production community for nearly 40 years, serving productions across the Hawaiian Islands.
Why Sight & Sound
Production and rentals under one roof
We're a small team that covers a lot of ground. The people who plan your shoot also prep the gear, run the set and pack the truck, so decisions happen quickly and nothing gets lost between departments.
Nearly four decades in Hawaiʻi
Based on Oʻahu and working across the Hawaiian Islands, including Maui, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.
Network and feature-film experience
Our team has directed, produced and shot hundreds of episodes of network television, along with feature films, commercials, documentaries, PSAs, and government, nonprofit and corporate work.
Specialty capabilities in house
Drones, pursuit vehicles, underwater housings and VFX capture, run by the people who own and maintain the gear.
Team
Bryan Spicer
CEO, Director and Executive Producer
Bryan has directed and produced film and television for more than 35 years, including The X-Files, 24, House and Fringe. He has lived and worked in Hawaiʻi since 2010, producing and directing more than 200 episodes of Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. He is passionate about growing Hawaiʻi’s creative industries and supporting the local community and arts.
Fun fact: Directed Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.
Kevin joined the company in 2014 and works as a producer, production manager and director of photography. A Local 600 camera operator, he specializes in aerial cinematography and pursuit vehicle systems. His recent credits include Lilo & Stitch 2, Untamed Season 2, Rescue: HI-Surf, NCIS: Hawaiʻi and Magnum P.I., along with many local and national commercials.
Fun fact: Lived on a boat in Waikīkī for four years.
For more than 10 years, Franz has been our equipment and production manager, supporting hundreds of productions. He has directed many of our projects, from PSAs to commercials. He focuses on shaping moments that feel authentic and lived in.
Fun fact: Owns a large Criterion Collection and still prefers Blu-ray to streaming.
Michael Ogasawara
Photographer and Equipment Manager
Michael has been with Sight & Sound for more than 10 years and keeps our equipment running, overseeing the full inventory and handling repairs between shoots. Behind the camera, he shoots product, portraits, lifestyle and food, with a focus on high-end luxury brands and architecture.
Fun fact: Can find any piece of gear in the shop with his eyes closed.
Clark Davis
Gaffer and Equipment Specialist
Clark is an experienced gaffer who has been with Sight & Sound for more than 8 years. He is also our go-to specialist for camera and specialty equipment, making sure every package is ready before it leaves the shop.
Fun fact: Loves ultimate frisbee.
Who we work with
Networks and studios, visiting film and TV productions, advertising agencies, brands, hotels and resorts, nonprofits and government agencies. We also work with a trusted network of local crew across every department, listed on our Production Services page.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Sight & Sound offer?
Production and rentals under one roof: creative production, production services and crew, commercial photography, interviews and testimonials, training videos, drones, pursuit vehicles, VFX capture and a full equipment rental house. View our services
Where is Sight & Sound Productions based?
Our shop and offices are at 2188 Kamehameha Hwy in Honolulu, on Oʻahu. Rental pickups and returns are by appointment. Directions to the shop
Which islands do you work on?
We're based in Honolulu on Oʻahu and work across all the Hawaiian Islands, including Maui, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi.
Can we rent equipment without crew?
Yes. Our camera, lighting, grip and specialty equipment can be rented on its own, whether you're a production, a photographer or an event team. See all rental departments
What equipment do you have available?
Cinema cameras and lenses, lighting and grip, audio and walkies, generators, cranes and remote heads, underwater housings, production trucks and event gear, all kept and prepped in house. Browse the inventory
Do you support mainland and international productions?
Yes. We provide local crew, equipment, locations, permits and logistics for productions shooting in Hawaiʻi, from a single crew position to full production services. Production services
Can you provide crew with a rental?
Yes. We can add crew to any equipment package, from a single operator to a full crew for every department.
Do you handle full creative production?
Yes. We develop concepts, write scripts, shoot and edit commercials and branded content, and deliver finished work for every platform. Creative production
Do you offer aerial filming?
Yes. Our drone team has flown for network series and feature films throughout Hawaiʻi, with FAA-certified pilots and backup systems on every job. Drone cinematography
Send us a message with your dates and what you're planning, or build an equipment list and request a quote. We'll follow up to talk through the details. Request a Quote
Where we work
Our Honolulu base at 2188 Kamehameha Hwy has a production office for visiting teams, a camera prep room built by cinematographers, our equipment warehouse and the truck fleet, so packages are built, checked and loaded in one place.
