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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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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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HIFILM spotlights upcoming film about Hawai‘i’s greatest night in sports history

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As part of HIFILM (HIFF43’s “Industry Hub”), comes the return of HOMETOWN HEROES, a now perennial panel that explores the “State of 808 State Filmmaking,” and it’s trajectory as a burgeoning and sustainable indie film & tv industry in the ideation and production of authentic local stories. This year’s HOMETOWN HEROES panel is a little

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HIFF43 Presents: HIFILM Industry Panel Series

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STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH BOJACK HORSEMAN SQUID GAME I-INTRO HIFILM, HIFF’s new Industry Hub of masterclasses, workshops, and panels will provide career development, networking, and pipelines programs for Hawaii’s creative content industry. The mandate for HIFILM is to explore pathways for fulfilling work in the industry and doing so from the Hawaiian Islands either

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HIFF Talk Story FREE Industry Panels you should check out

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Aside from exhibiting films from all over the world, HIFF also has a rich offering of panels and workshops called HIFF TALK STORY. Better yet, they’re all FREE. Are you an active member of the local film industry or just a film fan? Are you a consumer of all things content and want to learn

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FREE HIFF SCREENINGS: MADE IN HAWAI‘I SHORTS & AFTER YANG

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FREE SCREENING: MADE IN HAWAI‘I SHORTS Consolidated Theatres Kapolei – Feb 18th, 6 PM To help kick off the reopening of the newly renovated Consolidated Theatres Kapolei, we are hosting a special hana hou screening of our Made In Hawai‘i Shorts Program 1: ALA MOANA BOYS, KA HO‘I – THE RETURN, RIVER OF SMALL GODS,

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FREE Films/Events at HIFF41 includes XR, Bishop Museum ‘Ohana Day, Keiki Films & HIFF Talks

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As a non-profit, cultural organization, HIFF’s mission is to be as inclusive as possible for film enthusiasts, from keiki to seniors, to be engaged, entertained and inspired. Every year, the Festival offers a myriad of film screenings, family-friendly content, panels and workshops and a major XR showcase ALL FOR FREE. All in all, HIFF41 presents

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Sterlin Harjo & Indigenous Filmmakers Spotlight at HIFF41

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November is American Indian Heritage Month and its only apropos that we celebrate the works of First Nations filmmakers, including Pasifika and Kanaka Maoli artists, at #HIFF41. We continue our annual partnership with Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) with PACIFIC SHOWCASE, presenting new features and shorts from Pacific Islander filmmakers, as well as Hawaiian filmmaking

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Revisiting HIFF’s Q&A with just announced Nobel prize honoree Maria Ressa

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The news earlier this week that Rappler founder and embattled journalist Maria Ressa became the first Filipino to be awarded the prestigious Nobel peace prize was greeted by human rights activists around the world. The award has put a spotlight on the struggle of journalists and activists fighting President Rodrigo Duterte’s attacks on press freedom.

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