FILM FOR THOUGHT Presented by the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities THOUGHTS: THROUGH THE NIGHT THROUGH THE NIGHT (2020) In the documentary “Through the Night,” filmmaker Loira Limbal turns a loving gaze on the intimate labor of Deloris “Nunu” Hogan who, with her husband Patrick, nurtures children in their 24-hour daycare in New Rochelle, New […]
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FILM FOR THOUGHT Presented by the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities THOUGHTS: CANE FIRE CANE FIRE (2020) Documentary filmmakers are tasked with making the real reel. Anthony Banua-Simon’s CANE FIRE is a 95-minute “kaleidoscopic portrait” of beautiful Kauaʻi with some exposure to the current woes of this iconic Hawaiian paradise. Kauaʻi is known as “The
Celebrates 40 Years With Main Focus On Hawai‘i-made Films And Kanaka Maoli Filmmakers 2020 New American Perspectives Program Honors Contributions of Foreign-born Artists Firelight And The Melting Pot: Conversations about Race 3-Day Panel presented by Firelight Media DKII Future Filmmakers Student Film Initiative Debuts Letters For The Future President Of The United States w/ HAMILTON’s
HIFF SELECTS is an exclusive subscription program featuring a carefully curated new film each month, along with exclusive filmmaker discussions, and bonus features (schedules pending). Films will be screened monthly on HIFF’s new streaming platform at watch.hiff.org. You can watch from the comfort of your home or on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or on your
Aloha, As we plan for our landmark 40th Annual Hawai’i International Film Festival only four short months away, among all the uncertainties of 2020, I wanted to provide an update with some of the exciting new ventures on the horizon for HIFF. I have tremendous pride and gratitude for the wonderful HIFF staff, board of
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HIFF@HOME SUMMER FEST is now live! If you haven’t taken the opportunity to purchase an ALL-ACCESS PASS for just $40 to watch all of the films on your own time between August 7-14, then do it now. But, HIFF has provided opportunities for audiences to join in on the action for free as well! Check
The full lineup for our first ever HIFF@HOME SUMMER FEST, scheduled for August 7-14, 2020, is now live! Screening 11 new feature films, the HIFF SUMMER FEST also officially kicks off the annual I ❤ HIFF campaign in August. Our first-ever summer mini-festival will also be entirely online. To follow safety and public health measures,
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HIFF Virtual Cinema is proud to present the award winning documentary AI WEI WEI: YOURS TRULY from director Cheryl Haines, chronicling the just released artist, dissident and humanitarian as he collaborates on an exciting new art project in San Francisco. Title: AI WEI WEI: YOURS TRULY Director: Cheryl Haines USA / 78 min BUY TICKET
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HIFF Virtual Cinema is proud to present DENISE HO–BECOMING THE SONG, an intimate and revealing portrait of the queer Cantopop icon turned Hong Kong activist. Tickets on sale now and is ready to view starting July 1, marking the conclusion of Pride Month and the anniversary of Britain’s handover of Hong Kong to China Title:
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HIFF is partnering with Well Go USA to present the Hawai‘i virtual cinema release of the multi-award winning film HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD, which recently beat PARASITE to win Best Film at the Korean Film Producer’s Association Awards. This film will be released at HIFF Virtual Cinema on Friday, June 26! HOUSE OF HUMMINGBIRD (2018 / 138
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