There are quite a few films and events that are FREE to attend this year at HIFF. We've listed them below in order of date, with links to find more information in our online program guide. For films/seminars at Dole, you will need to get a ticket (free for these events) at our Box Office due to limited seating space.
Sat., October 17, 2009 | 3:30 PM | Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theaters
A conversation with renowned film critic Donald Richie to discuss Madame Kawakita’s tremendous influence on Japanese Cinema. Four *FREE* films will be shown in conjunction with this seminar. Sponsored by NETPAC and ASIA PACIFIC FILMS.COM.
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Free outdoor screenings of films at Queens Beach in Waikiki. Entertainment starts at 4:00 PM and the films begin around 7:00 PM, when it gets dark.
Tue. October 20. 2009 | 4:30 PM | Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theaters
The public is welcome to attend this awards show as HIFF presents its top honors to the winning filmmakers.
Fri. October 23, 2009 | 1:30 PM | Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theaters
In honor of the SMART eXchange between UH Manoa's Academy for Creative Media (ACM) and Shanghai University, these 5 Chinese short films are this year's selection. Sponsored by ACM and the SMART eXchange Program.
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Fri. October 23, 2009 | 7:00 PM | Smith St, between King St and Hotel St.
Free outdoor screening of short films about Chinatowns in New York City and Honolulu. Co-presented with Showdown in Chinatown.
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Sat. October 24, 2009 | 10:00 AM | Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theaters
A collection of the best entries from students throughout Hawaii and the United States. These programs are sponsored by: ABC Stores, Servco Foundation, Hawaiian Electric Company, Morgan Stanley Foundation and Alexander & Baldwin Foundation.
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Sat. October 24, 2009 | 11:00 AM | Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theaters
Join the Pu`a Foundation for a video and discussion about the historical, cultural, spiritual, economic and political environment surrounding the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy and efforts toward reconciliation.
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Sat. October 24, 2009 | 12:30 PM | Dole Ballrooms (above the Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theaters)
Join us for a talk with local producers in film, TV and commercials as they discuss their accomplishments and the many challenges they are facing today. Sponsored by: Bank of Hawaii
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Sat. October 24, 2009 | 1:30 PM | Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theaters
Have you always dreamed about making movies but can't afford the time or money to go to film school? J. P. Chan shares his experiences in making artistically serious, no/low-budget short films that have played around the world.
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