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HIFF announces 2026 HIFILM Producers Lab participants

Six Hawai‘i-Based Producers Selected for Immersive Mentorship Program Supporting the Next Generation of Homegrown Filmmaking Talent The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) is proud to announce the six selected participants for the 2026 HIFILM Producers Lab, an intensive, hands-on program designed to elevate Hawai‘i-based producers and accelerate their projects from development through distribution. Building on

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May 11, 2026
‘Ōpio Fest

HIFF46 Student Film Competition – Fields Psychiatric Consultants

Instagram Facebook Youtube HIFF is excited to share a new opportunity for student filmmakers in partnership with Fields Psychiatric Consultants! Make a 30-60 second video commercial for Fields Psychiatric Consultants incorporating the phrase, “Same time next week?” Two winners, one K-12 and one University, will each receive a $750 Prize and screen before programs of

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May 7, 2026
‘Ōpio Fest

3rd Annual HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest: JUNIOR & NEXT GEN HONORABLE MENTIONS & AWARD WINNERS

The third annual HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest, presented by Halekulani, celebrated Hawai‘i’s student filmmakers on Saturday, April 18, and announced this year’s jury award winners and honorable mentions. The festival showcased two short film programs that highlighted the talent of Hawaiʻi’s emerging voices: the ‘ŌPIO JUNIOR SHOWCASE, which presented 13 short films created by young student

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April 20, 2026
‘Ōpio Fest

3rd Annual HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST(April 17-19) Lineup Announcement

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) returns this spring to Consolidated Theatres Kahala for the 3rd annual HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest presented by Halekulani—a vibrant celebration of the future of film. Spotlighting Hawai‘i’s student creatives alongside special industry guests, family-friendly premieres, and all-ages panels, the festival sparks dynamic conversations about the next generation of storytelling, filmmakers,

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March 6, 2026
Hawai‘i Films

LĀHAINĀ RISING – Beyond the Flames

Through heart-wrenching interviews and first-person footage, LĀHAINĀ RISING delivers an earnest account of the tragic wildfires that broke out on August 8th, 2023. When state, federal, and military entities failed to provide necessary disaster relief, residents from across Hawaiʻi gathered in Lāhainā to distribute essential resources. Thoughtfully crafted and brimming with emotion, LĀHAINĀ RISING captures

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January 7, 2026
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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 HOCCI supports Hawai‘i-based AANHPI critics to be a HIFF44 press cohort to cover films, panels, or filmmakers at the 44th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani. Film criticism will consists of four different focuses: writing, podcasting, video essays, and vlogs.

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