Special Events

Surf's UP

Posted July 7, 2010 - 3:27pm by dana

Recently it's been hotter than a cat on a tin roof, which has been a blessing for people who actually enjoy water fun, beach bumming, being outside in general and all those other really warm things. For those of us with less melanin and more hobbit-tendencies, it's almost tempting to go to this refreshing "beach" thing I keep hearing people talk--but now we don't have to!

Thanks to the Doris Duke Theater, this Friday premieres the 3rd Annual Surf Film Festival which runs from July 9th thru July 31st. This year the Doris Duke will be showing 10 surf-packed films, including Fiberglass & Megapixels which premiered at the 2010 HIFF Spring Showcase.

Opening night is this Friday at 6PM, with free drinks by Kona Brewing Company and Barefoot Wine, food for purchase by Da Spot and entertainment by Dr. Zaius. Get there early as the opening film Lost Prophets: Search for the Collective (which looks pretty fab) starts at 7:30.

LOST at HIFF 2009

Posted October 17, 2009 - 11:45am by chris

Are you excited for LOST day at HIFF? We took some photos from the scene today, including a Dharma Van and big mural of the LOST cast. Here's some photos, click them to get bigger versions. More photos coming soon.

LOST Cast Panorama

Photos from Opening Press Conference & Evening Gala

Posted October 17, 2009 - 12:01am by chris

Here are some photos from the Opening Press Conference and Opening Night Party. All photos taken by Rae Huo Photography. See more photos after the break.

Q'orianka Kilcher interviewed by KGMB9 TV

Film Workshops presented by Pacific New Media and cosponsored by HIFF

Posted October 7, 2009 - 1:15pm by chris

Are you coming to HIFF and interested in writing, directing or producing for film or television? The University of Hawaii's Outreach College, Pacific New Media, is offering a series of two film workshops on Saturday October 24th and Sunday, October 25th. These two workshops are being held from 9:00am - 4:00pm on both days and are cosponsored by Hawaii International Film Festival. If you're a HIFF Delegate, there is a discount on the cost of the workshop. To register call 956-8400 or visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm

Please click here for more detail on these workshops, or to see a flyer.

Filmmakers: How do you see Honolulu's Chinatown?

Posted September 13, 2009 - 7:25am by HIFF

Hawaii International Film Festival, Showdown in Chinatown and the Chinatown Film Project present a challenge to local filmmakers: to create an original short film 5-7 minutes in length that addresses the question, "How do you see Honolulu's Chinatown?". All entries are welcome, films are due September 18th.