Featured articles, opinion pieces and reviews by select HIFF staff, interns and content providers.
Encore screenings of THE NAVIGATOR, MAKING THE LINE, THE MAN AND THE TREE, and more bring acclaimed Hawai‘i films back to the big screen this November and December. Fresh off sold-out screenings and acclaimed premieres at the 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46), award winners and audience favorites return to the big
Remembering a one-of-a-kind personality, beloved friend, and a defining figure in HIFF’s history. The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) mourns the passing of Charles ‘Chuck’ Boller, former Executive Director and Director Emeritus, who passed away earlier this week in Rochester, New York, where he had returned to be with family after spending more than three
In Memoriam: Chuck Boller, HIFF’s One-of-a-Kind Ambassador Read More »
The 46th Hawai’i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) is coming to a close at Consolidated Kahala this weekend. Every year, the HIFF programmers add TBA slots on final day, and we are excited to announce newly added encore screenings, as well as release additional tickets, of some of HIFF46 film favorites like THE
HIFF46 Closing Day at Kahala – Added Screenings (Nov 1) Read More »
The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) proudly presents its annual PACIFIC SHOWCASE, celebrating the vibrant storytelling traditions, cultural identities, and contemporary voices of Oceania. Presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC), this year’s showcase brings together films that reflect the diversity and interconnected histories of the Pacific, from Hawai‘i and Aotearoa
Pacific Showcase at HIFF46: Stories from Across Oceania Read More »
The King of the Monsters returns! HIFF46 announces a surprise screening of the highly anticipated sequel ahead of its nationwide theatrical release. GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, the anticipated sequel to the global phenomenon GODZILLA MINUS ONE, will screen as a Special Sneak Peek on Wednesday, November 4 at 8:00 PM at Consolidated Theatres Kapolei, two days
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Invades HIFF46! Read More »
From J-horror nightmares and killer bears to mind-bending sci-fi and VHS-era mysteries, HIFF46 celebrates the wild imagination of Japanese genre cinema. The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) presents two Japanese genre double features showcasing the inventive storytelling that has made Japan a global force in horror, science fiction, anime, manga, and
Halloween Chills & Otaku Thrills: Japanese Genre Double Features at HIFF46 Read More »
From the Civil Rights Movement and Harlem Renaissance to contemporary Nigeria, post-genocide Rwanda, and the revolutionary art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, HIFF46 celebrates Black history, creativity, identity, and cultural legacy through seven extraordinary films. The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani celebrates the richness, diversity, and global influence of the Black experience and African
Celebrating the Black Experience and Diaspora at HIFF46 Read More »
From acting and screenwriting to independent film financing, HIFF46 connects Hawai‘i’s creative talent with leading professionals from the global entertainment industry. The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) announces three exclusive Masterclasses featuring acclaimed actor Holt McCallany, award-winning producer and writer Wendy Sweetmore, and Max Geschwind of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Beyond
HIFF46 Announces Exclusive Masterclasses For Hawai‘i’s Creative Community Read More »
From a controversial Korean box-office hit to a gripping documentary about South Korea’s recent martial law crisis, two films at HIFF46 explore the power of journalism, the fragility of democracy, and a nation’s ongoing reckoning with its political history. Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and a strong theatrical run during
The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF46) celebrates the rich cultural heritage and enduring connections between Okinawa and Hawai‘i through its annual SPOTLIGHT ON OKINAWA program. The bond between Okinawa and Hawai‘i stretches back more than a century, beginning with the arrival of Okinawan immigrants to Hawai‘i’s sugar plantations in 1900. Over
SPOTLIGHT ON OKINAWA: Celebrating Island Stories at HIFF46 Read More »