Blog - Free Films/Events
RSVP for free virtual screening of MINARI + Q&A moderated by Sandra Oh on January 13 to celebrate Korean American Day
On Wednesday, January 13, celebrate Korean American Day with the cast & crew of MINARI. This special virtual screening will […]
Read More ›HIFF40 Recap: Film For Thought
Tuning in to Zoom calls of casually dressed film directors, sharing laughter and conversation with HIFF staff members portrayed these […]
Read More ›HIFF40 Recap: Inspiring Students to “Talk Story” Through Films
The visual mediums of motion picture and animation betray an illusion of seamless, life-like fluidity presented through a director’s lens. […]
Read More ›Celebrate Bruce Lee’s 80th birthday with BE WATER free screening + panel on November 27
Twenty-six karate students circle the lone man. Hands flared open as he adjusts his wide striking stance, his eyes dart […]
Read More ›Save-the-Date: HIFF40 Awards Celebration & Brunch Pau Hana on November 29
Join us for a reimagined HIFF Awards Gala! While we can’t safely gather at the red carpet this year to […]
Read More ›Interview with Kimee Balmilero about DA BREAKFAST KINE CLUB Stage Reading
An ’80s classic with a Hawai’i twist: Five local high school students from Honolulu spend a Saturday in detention together […]
Read More ›HIFF40: 5 Asian American films to watch & 1 special birthday to celebrate
With the focus of Asia-Pacific Rim cinema at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, Asian American films are […]
Read More ›Taiwan’s John Hsu: From avid gamer to machinima maker and major film director
Filmmaker John Hsu, an avid gamer, turned this hobby with his penchant for black and slapstick comedy, into a foundation […]
Read More ›HIFF XR: Join the astral plane online with STARCAST w/ VIBRATION GROUP on November 12, 6pm HST
As part of this year’s HIFF XR, the Festival is honored to host a special live performance online mounted by […]
Read More ›Polynesian Voyaging Society and ʻUluʻulu presents VISIONS OF HŌKŪLEʻA film series & live panel
ʻUluʻulu is Hawaiʻi’s official state archive for moving images. Located on the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu campus, the […]
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