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HIFF46 Announces Exclusive Masterclasses For Hawai‘i’s Creative Community

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

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HOCCI PROGRAM RETURNS FOR HIFF 2026 — OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The HIFF ONLINE CREATIVES & CRITICS IMMERSIVE (HOCCI) returns for its fifth year in 2026, continuing its mission to cultivate the next generation of film critics and cultural voices in Hawai‘i. Powered by Critical Minded, HOCCI supports sustainable film criticism through mentorship, professional development, and paid career opportunities. Designed for Hawai‘i-based AANHPI critics and creators,

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Are All Ghosts Useful? A USEFUL GHOST REVIEW | Video

A USEFUL GHOST premiered at the 45th Hawai’i International Film Festival. In this short form video review, HOCCI mentee Curtis Wilmington III talks about the absurd, yet multifaceted feature film, A USEFUL GHOST. This film was one of several film screenings for the HOCCI cohort this year, which featured extended discussions with guest film critics

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Reflecting on Relationships and Legacy with CLIMBING FOR LIFE

CLIMBING FOR LIFE premiered at the 45th Hawai’i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani. CLIMBING FOR LIFE is a stunning Japanese film that dives into the life of Junko Tabei: the first woman to summit Mt. Everest. Directed by Junji Sakamoto, the film is based on the autobiography, Life with its Ups and Downs, written by

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