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HIFF46 SPOTLIGHT ON TAIWAN: A Look Back and to the Future

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HIFF’s 2026 Spotlight on Taiwan, presented by the Ministry of Culture ROC and Taiwan Academy, Los Angeles,  looks across generations of Taiwanese cinema—honoring the artists who transformed its cinematic language while celebrating a new generation carrying that legacy forward in unexpected directions. The program looks back with THAT DAY, ON THE BEACH, the landmark first

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HIFF WEDNESDAYS BRINGS HAWAI‘I-MADE FILMS TO CONSOLIDATED THEATERS

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Consolidated Theatres and the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) are launching HIFF WEDNESDAYS, a new biweekly theatrical series bringing Hawai‘i-made films to audiences across O‘ahu and creating a year-round platform for local filmmakers beyond the annual Festival. Beginning Wednesday, September 2, every other Wednesday at 7:00 PM, a specially curated film will screen simultaneously at

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Christopher Nolan Sees THE ODYSSEY With One Eye

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“Tell me about a complicated man.”  Those are the first words of Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey, lauded for its strikingly inventive interpretation of a thousand-year-old text—so much so, in fact, that in eight years it’s already become the definitive edition of Homer’s epic. You’ve got a copy, I have one sitting at home;

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REELING opens at Consolidated Ward—with director Yana Alliata

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Set against the lush beauty of O‘ahu’s windward side, REELING follows Ryan, who returns to his family’s longtime homestead after a life-altering accident for a birthday lū‘au meant to reunite family and friends. But beneath the warmth of music, laughter, and torchlight, old wounds and unspoken tensions resurface. As the night unfolds, Ryan is forced

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HIFF45 Just Added Screenings — LAHAINA RISING, BEFORE THE MOON FALLS, REMATHAU, AWARD-WINNING SHORTS, LEFT-HANDED GIRL, KOKUHO

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As HIFF45’s Closing weekend at Kahala is upon us, we’ve just added a few more screenings for closing weekend—especially our just announced HIFF45 Jury Award Winners. 10/24 4:30pm – BEFORE THE MOON FALLS Made In Hawai‘i Award Winner / Consolidated Kahala 6:15pm – LAHAINA RISING – Made In Hawai‘i Award Winner / Consolidated Kahala 10/25

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HOCCI: HIFF45 screenings w/ Film Critic led After-Film Discussions

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In Richard Brody’s essay “In Defense of the Traditional Review” for The New Yorker, he delivers a compelling call to action for the preservation of written film criticism in an age increasingly dominated by short-form content, video essays, vlogs, and social media posts. Brody argues that the traditional written review remains essential—not only as a

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Spotlight on Queer Films at HIFF45

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HIFF45 is proud to showcase our selection of LGBTQIA+ film selections from international features from countries such as France, Germany, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Australia, with shorts from New Zealand, China, Taiwan, and Cambodia. We’re also excited to showcase shorts domestically from the United States and right here in Hawai’i. The LGBTQIA+ features and

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HIFF Extreme Cinema: Shipwrecked samurai, desert rave fests gone wrong & J-horror 2.0

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When the sun sets at the 45th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, the real madness begins. This year’s Extreme and Midnight program dives headfirst into the wild, the weird, and the pulse-pounding. From blood-streaked vengeance to surreal comedy, these late-night gems are made for cinephiles who crave adrenaline and audacity. Leading the charge

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HIFF45 Spotlight on the Philippines

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE PHILIPPINES celebrates Filipino American History Month (FAHM)with a dynamic showcase of new cinema from the Philippines and across the Filipino diaspora. In partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), this HIFF45 section premieres world renowned films produced in the Philippines while honoring the rich diversity of voices that span

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HIFF45 Spotlight On Okinawa

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SPOTLIGHT ON OKINAWA honors the enduring ties between Okinawa and Hawai‘i as we mark the 125th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to the islands. This special Hawai‘i International Film Festival section presents three brand-new films—each making their International premiere—that showcase the rich culture, resilience, and contemporary voices of Okinawa. Celebrating shared history and deep community roots,

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