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HIFF NEWS

‘Ōpio Fest 2026 Program Announced

‘Ōpio Fest April 17-19 | Passes On-Sale Now | Tickets available March 16

HIFF46 Submissions Open with regular deadline on April 10

‘Ōpio FEST
APRIL 17 - 19
Consolidated Theatres Kahala
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HIFF46 Submissions Open
Accepting Submissions for the 46th Annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
Regular Deadline April 10
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DEPEYIZÉ Review | Video

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24 FLAVORS | Video Essay

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PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK Review

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Are All Ghosts Useful? A USEFUL GHOST REVIEW | Vid…

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Reflecting on Relationships and Legacy with CLIMBI…

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THE GOLDEN SPURTLE – Who Said Porridge is Bl…

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INDIGENOUS NAʻAU – Guiding Us Home

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SHAKTI | Video Essay

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A Review of IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT

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FWENDS Review | Video

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