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HIFF40: 5 Asian American films to watch & 1 special birthday to celebrate

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With the focus of Asia-Pacific Rim cinema at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, Asian American films are an important component of our festival programming. The late and famed film critic Roger Ebert hailed HIFF as a destination for emerging Asian American filmmakers, and this year is no different. Therefore, here are five […]

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HIFF40's Documentary Panorama: Check out these 5 compelling films

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We are truly in a Documentary Renaissance with the proliferation of award-winning and compelling docs being distributed on multiple streaming platforms. As the globalization of cinema becomes the norm, the plethora of real life stories are coming out of the woodwork, presenting different perspectives from unique voices and communities that are still familiar because of

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HIFF40: Watch these 5 engaging films from East Asia

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Looking for some drama filled, action packed East Asian films at HIFF40? Maybe you’re itching to watch a suspenseful thriller instead? HIFF is best known for curating a selection of Asia’s biggest films and this year is no different that may be hard to decide which ones to watch. Here are 5 movies that you

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HIFF40: Check out these 5 Pacific Showcase gems

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Having a hard time figuring out which films to watch? Looking for something to put you on an emotional roller coaster? The Pacific Showcase will have you laughing and crying with its diverse selection of movies to choose from! Check out these 5 amazing films from the Pacific Showcase presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications

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HIFF40: Check out these 5 festival darlings from Venice, Toronto & Cannes

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Wanting to start your viewing queue for HIFF40 and don’t know when to start? Are you interested in seeing some award-winning and daring films straight from major film festivals like Venice, Toronto and Cannes and watch them in the comfort of your own home? Here are 5 films that you should check out using your

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Polynesian Voyaging Society and ʻUluʻulu presents VISIONS OF HŌKŪLEʻA film series & live panel

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ʻUluʻulu is Hawaiʻi’s official state archive for moving images. Located on the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu campus, the archive is dedicated to the care, preservation, and digitization of film and videotape related to the history and culture of Hawaiʻi. The archive’s mission via preservation is to honor the past and ensure their availability

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The Way Forward: Conversations about Race and Reckoning in Hawai‘i

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“Hawai‘i is ready to tell our own complex story of race and belonging and it signifies that we need an expanded vocabulary beyond key terms in American racial analysis to advance the conversation.” – Dr. Akiemi Glenn Hawaiʻiʻs multicultural identity draws many people to its ethnically diverse shores, but institutional racism and colonialism still live

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Here are the HIFF40 Honorees!

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HIFF40 presented by Halekulani (November 5-29) is honored to announce this year’s honorees: Halekulani Career Achievement Award: Ann Hui: The winner of three Golden Horse awards and six Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) for best director, Ann Hui is one of the most talented filmmakers of her generation. She is known for her films about

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HIFF40 presented by Halekulani announces film lineup and hybrid event with select cinema screenings & online streaming available nationwide

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Celebrates 40 Years With Main Focus On Hawai‘i-made Films And Kanaka Maoli Filmmakers 2020 New American Perspectives Program Honors Contributions of Foreign-born Artists Firelight And The Melting Pot: Conversations about Race 3-Day Panel presented by Firelight Media DKII Future Filmmakers Student Film Initiative Debuts Letters For The Future President Of The United States w/ HAMILTON’s

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Join HIFF SELECTS to view a curated film every month and be a part of HIFF's exclusive film club

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HIFF SELECTS is an exclusive subscription program featuring a carefully curated new film each month, along with exclusive filmmaker discussions, and bonus features (schedules pending). Films will be screened monthly on HIFF’s new streaming platform at watch.hiff.org. You can watch from the comfort of your home or on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or on your

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