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HIFF46 Student Film Competition – Fields Psychiatric Consultants

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

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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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HIFF45 Audience Award Winners Announcement

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The votes have been tabulated and the audience has spoken. Here are the 45th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF45) Audience Award winners presented by Hawaii News Now: HIFF45 Audience Award for Narrative Feature: RENTAL FAMILY (USA, Japan) Director: HIKARI HIFF45 Audience Award for Documentary Feature: MĀLAMA MĀKUA (Hawai‘i, USA) Director: Mikey Inouye

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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST FUTURE FILMMAKERS JURY AWARD WINNERS

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The second annual HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest celebrated the outstanding efforts of student filmmakers in middle school and high school from across Hawai’i and Alaska in this year’s FUTURE FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE. In partnership with the Daniel K. Inouye Institute (DKI Institute), the program features the best submissions of short films from middle school and high school students

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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST JUNIOR & NEXT GEN HONOREES & JURY AWARD WINNERS

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The second annual HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest celebrated the exceptional talent of Hawai’i’s young filmmakers on Saturday, April 12, with the announcement of this year’s jury award winners and honorees. The festival showcased outstanding short films across two categories: the ‘ŌPIO JUNIOR SHOWCASE featuring promising elementary and middle school creators, and the ‘ŌPIO NEXT GEN SHOWCASE

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HIFF44 Audience Award Winners Announcement

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The votes have been tabulated and the audience has spoken. Here are the 44th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF44) Audience Award winners presented by Hawaii News Now. HIFF44 Audience Award for Narrative Feature: ABOUT FAMILY (South Korea) Director: YANG Woo-suk HIFF44 Audience Award for Documentary Feature: SHAKA, A STORY OF ALOHA (Hawai‘i,

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HIFF44 Jury Award Winners & Honorees

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The 44th edition of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF44) presented by Halekulani announced its jury winners and celebrated its Awards Gala Honorees at a private event held at the Halekulani Hotel. In its 2024 iteration, the organization awarded $25,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers across respective categories. KAU KA HŌKŪ AWARD  The Kau Ka

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