The King of the Monsters returns! HIFF46 announces a surprise screening of the highly anticipated sequel ahead of its nationwide theatrical release. GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, the anticipated sequel to the global phenomenon GODZILLA MINUS ONE, will screen as a Special Sneak Peek on Wednesday, November 4 at 8:00 PM at Consolidated Theatres Kapolei, two days
From J-horror nightmares and killer bears to mind-bending sci-fi and VHS-era mysteries, HIFF46 celebrates the wild imagination of Japanese genre cinema. The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) presents two Japanese genre double features showcasing the inventive storytelling that has made Japan a global force in horror, science fiction, anime, manga, and
From the Civil Rights Movement and Harlem Renaissance to contemporary Nigeria, post-genocide Rwanda, and the revolutionary art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, HIFF46 celebrates Black history, creativity, identity, and cultural legacy through seven extraordinary films. The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani celebrates the richness, diversity, and global influence of the Black experience and African
From acting and screenwriting to independent film financing, HIFF46 connects Hawai‘i’s creative talent with leading professionals from the global entertainment industry. The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) announces three exclusive Masterclasses featuring acclaimed actor Holt McCallany, award-winning producer and writer Wendy Sweetmore, and Max Geschwind of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Beyond
From a controversial Korean box-office hit to a gripping documentary about South Korea’s recent martial law crisis, two films at HIFF46 explore the power of journalism, the fragility of democracy, and a nation’s ongoing reckoning with its political history. Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and a strong theatrical run during
The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) celebrates the rich cultural heritage and enduring connections between Okinawa and Hawai‘i through its annual SPOTLIGHT ON OKINAWA program. The bond between Okinawa and Hawai‘i stretches back more than a century, beginning with the arrival of Okinawan immigrants to Hawai‘i’s sugar plantations in 1900. Over
The HIFF ONLINE CREATIVES & CRITICS IMMERSIVE (HOCCI) program, powered by Critical Minded, supports sustainable film criticism in Hawai‘i through mentorship and paid career opportunities. The mission of HOCCI is to broaden diversity in film criticism across the Pacific region and use influencer branding strategies to spark career opportunities in Hawai’i, not be hampered by oceans, state borders and distance, because geography is no longer a barrier.
The 2024/25 HOCCI supports Hawai‘i-based critics to be a HIFF45 press cohort to cover films, panels, or filmmakers at the 45th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani. Film criticism will consists of four different focuses: writing, podcasting, video essays, and vlogs.
