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Programmer’s Picks: Attend the Panel with Director GRACE LEE this Saturday

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Grace Lee is a Peabody-award-winning filmmaker whose credits include AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY: THE EVOLUTION OF GRACE LEE BOGGS, the doc series AND SHE COULD BE NEXT, ASIAN AMERICANS, and THE GRACE LEE PROJECT, which brought her to Hawaii to interview Hawaii News Now reporter Grace Lee. Her latest documentary feature, Based in Los Angeles, she is […]

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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST – HAWAI’I SCREENWRITING PANEL

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Hawai’i Screenwriting: Craft and Breaking Through   In this panel, presented as part of the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) ‘Ōpio Fest, HIFF brings together three of Hawaiʻi’s most accomplished screenwriters for an illuminating conversation about craft, career, and cultural representation. Join Chris Kekaniokalani Bright (LILO & STITCH), Bryson Chun (MOANA 2, DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D.), and

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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 (ACM) are proud to present an engaging opportunity to experience the next generation of filmmakers at the upcoming ACM Accelerator Showcase on April 12 at 2:00 PM, held at Consolidated Theatres Kahala. This public presentation will feature

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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST – EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION PANEL

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Empowering The Next Generation: Navigating The Future of Film in Hawai’i’s Film Community In this panel, presented as part of the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) ‘Ōpio Fest, prominent Hawai’i-based organizations will share how they support and empower our community’s storytellers. This engaging presentation will showcase the diverse resources available to nurture the next generation

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Instagram Facebook Youtube The HIFF Fall Festival is more than a celebration of films – it brings a premier red carpet experience to the islands for all to enjoy. Now in our 44th year, there are so many special memories from those in the HIFF community. Let’s take a look back at some of those

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HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest Future Filmmakers Award Winners

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      The inaugural HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest (April 5-7) is an exciting three-day event for all ages that celebrates student films and spotlights the diverse voices of emerging young filmmakers across Hawai’i. ‘Ōpio Fest concluded on Sunday, April 7th, with its closing night events: a screening of the closing night film ROBOT DREAMS, a

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HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest Student Showcase Honorees & Jury Award Winners

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      The inaugural HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest (April 5-7) is an exciting three-day event for all ages that celebrates student films and spotlights the diverse voices of emerging young filmmakers across Hawai’i. ‘Ōpio Fest, HIFF’s inaugural youth film festival, kicked off on Friday, April 5th, 2024 with an opening night party at a private

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HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest Submission Deadline

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A Film Festival Celebrating Student Filmmakers in Hawai’i. The Hawai’i International Film Festival ‘Ōpio Fest is an inaugural youth film festival, which will take place in Honolulu from April 5-7, 2024. The three-day family event is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating short films made by Hawai’i’s young filmmakers. With the guidance of the HIFF team,

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HIFF43 Announces Honorees & Jury Award Winners

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As exclusively reported in Variety, the 43rd edition of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF43) presented by Halekulani announced its jury winners and celebrated its Awards Gala Honorees at a private event held at the Halekulani Hotel. In its 2023 iteration, the organization awarded $23,500 in cash prizes to filmmakers across respective categories. HIFF43 HONOREES

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