hiff education


HIFF Education program guide

HIFF is committed to offering enriching experiences that inspire and educate Hawaii’s students through the world of cinema through filmmaking workshops, classroom presentations with award winning filmmakers, film premiere screenings, and HIFF’s Annual ‘Ōpio Fest that shines a spotlight on students’ short films. For up-to-date program announcements, subscribe to our Education E-news: tinyurl.com/HIFFEduEnews or contact the team at [email protected].

Thanks to generous sponsors, programs are available at no cost to participants. Program capacity fills up fast, so act soon in signing up to participate! 

HIFf 'Ōpio Fest Returns April 2026

HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest is a dedicated film festival that shines a spotlight on Hawai’i’s next gen filmmakers! Check out highlights from the most recent ‘Ōpio Fest