The first time I saw CHAPERONE, written and directed by Zoe Eisenberg, I felt like such a basic bitch. I just could not move past how much I hated the film’s main protagonist, Misha played by Mitzi Akaha. Misha was an incredibly awful woman who can best be described as: uji. Of course, to have […]
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V/H/S BEYOND is . . . hard to describe. It is a → found footage / forced perspective, science-fiction, horror, anthology → film It is the seventh installment in the series (but ninth overall) in the V/H/S franchise. The film takes up a feature film block of time, but operates more like a shorts program,
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THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD is an eye-opening documentary directed by Ben Judkins that has been making waves at the Hawai’i International Film Festival. We dive into Taylor Lane’s journey as he collects thousands of cigarette butts from beaches to create a functioning surfboard. What started as an art project turned into a life’s mission to save
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In this video essay, HIFF ONLINE CREATIVES & CRITICS IMMERSIVE (HOCCI) mentee Elise Hatsuko explores the transformative power of international film festivals like HIFF in supporting diasporic communities. By showcasing films from diverse cultures, these festivals serve as agents of language justice and representation, allowing communities to see their languages and stories on screen. From
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