Education

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

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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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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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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST – ACM ACCELERATOR SHOWCASE

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ACM Accelerator Showcase: Stories In The Making The Hawai’i International Film Festival and Academy for Creative Media System are proud to present an engaging opportunity to experience the next generation of storytellers at the upcoming ACM Accelerator Showcase on April 12 at 2:00 PM, held at Consolidated Theatres Kahala. This public presentation will feature a

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FREE Community Education Screening at Kaua’i Community College Performing Arts Center

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As part of HIFF’s Youth Education Screenings program, we are proud to present two local award-winning films at a special public presentation and the Hawai’i premiere of THE QUEEN’S FLOWERS and STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS with the filmmakers of both films in attendance on Friday, November 1st at 10:00 AM at the Kaua’i Performing Arts

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BMW STUDENT FILMMAKER AWARD ALEXANDER CLEARY

HIFF44 x BMW Driven Student Filmmaker Award & Scholarship

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The HIFF44 UNIVERSITY SHOWCASE, a selection of the best original shorts made by student filmmakers from post-secondary schools across Hawai’i, premiered earlier this week on Tuesday, October 8th, with 11 outstanding shorts from Leeward Community College, Hawai’i Community College, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, University of Hawai’i West O’ahu, and Hawai’i Pacific University.  The following

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