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EARLY BIRD DEADLINE FOR 43rd ANNUAL HIFF FALL FESTIVAL

Events, Film Festival News, HIFF News, Programming Updates / By Aaron Hansen

>>SUBMIT YOUR FILM HERE<< Submissions are open for HIFF43 Fall Festival in the following categories: Narrative Feature Documentary Feature Narrative Short Documentary Short Pacific Islander Showcase Features Pacific Islander Showcase Shorts New American Perspectives Made in Hawai‘i Features Made in Hawai‘i Shorts Environmental Shorts Hawai‘i University Student Early Bird Deadline: March 3, 2023 | Regular Deadline: May 12, 2023 Hawai‘i …

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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION…Hawaiian Soul is qualified for the 2023 Academy Awards!

Awards, Events / By Aaron Hansen

HIFF40 Best Made in Hawai‘i Short Film, HAWAIIAN SOUL is qualified to compete in the 2023 Academy Awards! Watch the film for free from Nov. 28th until December 15th, when Oscar voting closes and help Director ‘Aina Paikai and his film team get the attention of academy voters. More Info at https://www.hawaiiansoulmovie.com/

PURCHASE YOUR HIFF42 PASSES TODAY

Events, HIFF News, HIFF42 / By Aaron Hansen

With an exciting international program of films from 40+ countries, industry panels, and career development workshops. HIFF42 will be a hybrid festival, primarily with in-theater screenings ‘Oahu:Consolidated Kahala and Ward Theaters from November 3rd – 13th Neighbor Islands: The Palace Theater in Hilo, Waimea Theater in Waimea, Maui Arts and Culture Center, Kahului, from November 17th – 20th Select film …

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Learn about the art in our HIFF42 Key Visual

Events, Features, HIFF News, HIFF42 / By Gianni Minga

HIFF42 Key Visual Concept Aloha Kākou, Months ago, the HIFF team discussed the year ahead as well as motifs that we saw emerging from the films and creative content around us, and a clear picture emerged that quickly turned into a theme. It is my pleasure to announce that the theme of HIFF42 is “Secondary …

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AUGUST IS I ♥️ HIFF MONTH

Events, I ♥ HIFF, Uncategorized / By Aaron Hansen

August is I ♥️ HIFF Month – our annual membership drive! Whether you are new or a returning member, enjoy discounted rates all through the month of August. Members receive benefits including discounts on tickets and passes, free “Members Only” & HIFF Selects screenings throughout the year, and access to cool new HIFF merch. CLICK FOR MORE …

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HIFF NAMED OSCAR®-QUALIFYING FESTIVAL FOR SHORT FILMS

Awards, Events, Film Festival News, HIFF News / By Gianni Minga

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) presented by Halekulani is thrilled to announce that it has been approved by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards category. Recipients of HIFF’s Best Short Film Award and HIFF’s Best Made in Hawai’i Short Film Award are now …

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Dan Connell’s 19 Haikus from HIFF Oscar Night

Awards, Current Events, Events, Features / By Aaron Hansen

I. 94th Oscars cut eight wins for time, still ran over three hours. shadowed by a slap. II. CODA (Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay) utterly sold by powerhouse performances, nothing short of sweet. III. Dune (6 Visual and Sound Awards) celestial awe! groundbreaking score, sight, and sound. can’t wait for part two. IV. Jane Campion (Best …

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SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR 42nd ANNUAL HIFF FALL FESTIVAL

Events, Film Festival News, HIFF News, Programming Updates / By Aaron Hansen

>>SUBMIT YOUR FILM HERE<< The 42nd Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival Announces Film Submission Deadlines for 2022 Submissions open on February 11th, 2022 for all Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Episodic (Series), Pacific Islander Showcase Features, Pacific Islander Showcase Shorts, Made in Hawai‘i Features, Made in Hawai‘i Shorts, XR Showcase, and Hawai‘i …

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Consolidated Theaters: Angelika in Hawai‘i Program Returns

Events, In Theaters / By Aaron Hansen

Consolidated Theaters is renewing its commitment to independent cinema in Hawai‘i with Angelika in Hawai’i, an ongoing partnership with the legendary arthouse cinema in downtown Manhattan, The Angelika Film Center. Two HIFF41 featured films will be making theater runs at Kahala and Koko Marina for the next week or two. Both of these films are getting …

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HIFF41 Announces Festival Award Winners

Events, Features, Hawai‘i Films, HIFF News, HIFF41, Programming Updates / By HIFF Programming

Hawai‘i International Film Festival Announces Festival Award Winners Best Made in Hawai’i Feature – I WAS A SIMPLE MAN, directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi Best Made in Hawai’i Short – RIVER OF SMALL GODS, Directed by Bradley Tangonan Kau Ka Hōkū Grand Jury Award Winner – DARK RED FOREST, Directed by Jin Huaqing HIFF Best …

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