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Awards

HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest Student Showcase Honorees &…

Current Events

Meet HIFF’s ‘Ōpio Fest Committee Memb…

Film Festival News

Encore screening of 26.2 TO LIFE added – 3/2…

Film Festival News

Sundance premieres at 2024 HIFF Spring Showcase

HIFF News

HIFF launches two festivals this spring-HIFF Sprin…

Education

HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest Submission Deadline

HIFF News

HIFF TALKS PODCAST: Interview with Darieus Legg, H…

Features

Geoff McFetridge & immigrant artists talk abo…

Education

HIFF43 x HIHumanities Film For Thought Filmmaker D…

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Awards

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Our mission

Fostering Cinematic Excellence & Cultural Exchange

As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts.