hiff education
Education program guide
HIFF is committed to offering enriching experiences that inspire and educate students through the world of cinema, with programs that reach 8,000 students annually across Hawai’i through filmmaking workshops, classroom presentations with award winning filmmakers, film premiere screenings, and HIFF’s annual ‘Ōpio Fest.
The 2025-26 HIFF Education Program Guide will be launched by mid-August. For up-to-date program announcements, subscribe to our Education E-news: tinyurl.com/HIFFEduEnews or contact the team at [email protected].
Thanks to generous sponsors, programs are available at no cost to participants. Program capacity fills up fast, so act soon in signing up to participate.
HIFf 'Ōpio Fest Returns April 2026

HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest, a one-of-a-kind youth film festival that shines a spotlight on Hawai’i’s young filmmakers and their original short films, is a memorable family event dedicated to celebrating the art of cinema and storytelling through showcases, workshops, and panels. Make plans to join us at the second edition of HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest in Honolulu April 8 – 13, 2025.