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November 2020

Marketing & Outreach Associate Amber Gualano's Top 10 Films to watch with the HIFF40 10-Pack

We are sharing HIFF staffers TOP 10 FILMS TO WATCH. With varying personal tastes, these lists are a great jumping-off points for audiences who want to dive in and purchase our newly announced HIFF40 10-PACK, a discounted ticket package of 10-online vouchers for only $40! Get 10 movies for yourself or others to share. Think […]

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Executive Director Beckie Stocchetti's Top 10 Films to watch with the HIFF40 10-Pack

For the next couple of days, we are going to be sharing HIFF staffers TOP 10 FILMS TO WATCH. With varying personal tastes, these lists are a great starting off point for the uninitiated who want to dive in and purchase our newly announced HIFF40 10-PACK, a discounted ticket package of 10-online vouchers for only

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HIFF40 10-Pack for only $40 + Artistic Director Anderson Le's Top 10 Film Picks

With the 40th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF40) film program available primarily online via HIFF’s streaming service, it is easier than ever to watch our critically-acclaimed and world renown films in the comfort and safety of your own home on your computer, mobile device or TV via Roku, Amazon Firestick and Apple

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New Horizons: Innovating Connections with Aloha

No one enjoys being let go from their full-time job. COVID-19 has devastated Hawai‘i’s economic stability, forcing many working individuals to become displaced. Now more than ever, people realize that Hawai’i cannot rely solely on tourism to sustain its economy. Fortunately, there have been ongoing efforts to help strengthen local businesses and non-tourism industries. It’s

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Interview with Kimee Balmilero about DA BREAKFAST KINE CLUB Stage Reading

An ’80s classic with a Hawai’i twist: Five local high school students from Honolulu spend a Saturday in detention together to find out that they have more in common than they thought. In this special live streamed stage reading of the classic John Hughes coming-of-age film THE BREAKFAST CLUB*, this pidgin english rendering will be

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HIFF40: 5 Asian American films to watch & 1 special birthday to celebrate

With the focus of Asia-Pacific Rim cinema at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, Asian American films are an important component of our festival programming. The late and famed film critic Roger Ebert hailed HIFF as a destination for emerging Asian American filmmakers, and this year is no different. Therefore, here are five

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HIFF40's Documentary Panorama: Check out these 5 compelling films

We are truly in a Documentary Renaissance with the proliferation of award-winning and compelling docs being distributed on multiple streaming platforms. As the globalization of cinema becomes the norm, the plethora of real life stories are coming out of the woodwork, presenting different perspectives from unique voices and communities that are still familiar because of

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Taiwan's John Hsu: From avid gamer to machinima maker and major film director

Filmmaker John Hsu, an avid gamer, turned this hobby with his penchant for black and slapstick comedy, into a foundation that would launch his career as one of the most exciting Taiwanese content creators working today. Therefore, HIFF40 is excited to host A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN HSU as part of HIFF XR and the SPOTLIGHT

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HIFF40: Watch these 5 engaging films from East Asia

Looking for some drama filled, action packed East Asian films at HIFF40? Maybe you’re itching to watch a suspenseful thriller instead? HIFF is best known for curating a selection of Asia’s biggest films and this year is no different that may be hard to decide which ones to watch. Here are 5 movies that you

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HIFF40: Check out these 5 Pacific Showcase gems

Having a hard time figuring out which films to watch? Looking for something to put you on an emotional roller coaster? The Pacific Showcase will have you laughing and crying with its diverse selection of movies to choose from! Check out these 5 amazing films from the Pacific Showcase presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications

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