HIFF Selects
HIFF’s monthly movie club, showing advance screenings & sneak peeks of anticipated films
HIFF SELECTS
HIFF Selects Benefits for One-
Exclusive access to HIFF Selects monthly in-theater screenings for 1 HIFF Selects level member
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Advanced Tickets and Passes for other HIFF Festival Screenings and Events
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1 Free Ticket to a Fall Festival & ‘Ōpio Fest Screening
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Much needed financial support for HIFF programs and services
HIFF SELECTS+
HIFF Selects Benefits for Two-
Exclusive access to HIFF Selects monthly in-theater screenings for 2 HIFF Selects level members
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Advanced Tickets and Passes for other HIFF Festival Screenings and Events
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2 Free Tickets to a Fall Festival & ‘Ōpio Fest Screening
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Much needed financial support for HIFF programs and services
HIFF Selects is an exclusive benefit offered to the members of the HIFF Selects program. While we strive to accommodate as many members as possible each month, please know that access is not guaranteed. Screenings operate on a first-come, first-served basis and often reach capacity quickly.
NEXT HIFF MEMBER SCREENING
THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK
Director: Noah Segan
Cast: John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Will Price, Tatiana Maslany, Steve Buscemi
Year: 2026
Country: USA
Language: English
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Synopsis: Harry Lehman (John Turturro) is an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie. When he unwittingly purloins and fences a valuable USB stick, Harry finds himself in a race against time to return the loot or face the rage of a vengeful crime family.
7:00 PM | October 13th @ Consolidated Kahala Theatres
UPCOMING SELECTS SCREENING
BEN’IMANA
Director: Marie Clémentine Dusabejambo
Cast: Isabelle Kabano, Kesia Kelly Nishimwe, Clémentine U. Nyirinkindi
Year: 2026
Country: Rwanda, Gabon, France, Norway
Language: Kinyarwanda, English w/ subtitles
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Synopsis: Rwanda, 2012. Genocide survivor Vénéranda facilitates dialogue between victims and perpetrators’ families, pursuing justice and reconciliation. But her daughter’s unexpected pregnancy forces her to confront the limits of her own convictions. Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s powerful feminist debut explores forgiveness and healing when public ideals collide with private wounds. Making history as the first Rwandan film selected for Cannes, BEN’IMANA won the Caméra d’Or, the festival’s prestigious prize for best debut feature.
7:00 PM | November 17th @ Consolidated Kahala Theatres
HIFF SELECTS POLICY
HIFF Selects is an exclusive benefit offered to the members of the HIFF Selects program. While we strive to accommodate as many members as possible each month, please know that access is not guaranteed. Screenings operate on a first-come, first-served basis and often reach capacity quickly.
To ensure fair access and the best experience for all of our members, please review the following guidelines:
Registration and Attendance:
- If you register for a HIFF Selects screening, we ask that you only do so if you plan on attending.
- If your plans change and youʻre no longer able to attend, please cancel your tickets by emailing [email protected]
Waitlist:
- Once a screening reaches capacity, members may join the waitlist. You will be notified via email if a ticket becomes available and must register in the allotted time to secure that ticket.
- You are welcome to join the screening in person and join the standby rush line at the theatre. Admission will be granted based on availability.
We appreciate your help in creating a fair and enjoyable experience for all of our members and guests.