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2024 HIFF Education program guide
Aloha! We are thrilled to announce this year’s Education Programs and look forward to hosting your class! HIFF Education is committed to offering enriching experiences that inspire and educate students through the world of cinema, with year-round programs that reach more than 10,000 students annually across Hawai’i through filmmaking workshops, classroom presentations with award winning filmmakers, film premiere screenings, opportunities for college level students, and HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest.
Thanks to generous sponsors, programs are available to K-12 schools and students enrolled in the University of Hawai’i Academy for Creative Media System at no cost to participants. Program capacity fills up fast, so act soon in signing up to participate. For up-to-date program announcements, subscribe to our Education E-news: tinyurl.com/HIFFEduEnews or contact the team at [email protected].
HIFf 'Ōpio Fest Returns April 11-13, 2025
HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest, a one-of-a-kind youth film festival that shines a spotlight on Hawai’i’s young filmmakers and their original short films, is a memorable family event dedicated to celebrating the art of cinema and storytelling through showcases, workshops, and panels. Make plans to join us at the second edition of HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest in Honolulu April 11 – 13, 2025.
Check out highlights from the inaugural ‘Ōpio Fest
call for entries
HIFF is seeking the best original films made by students (high school and younger) for the 2nd edition of 'Ōpio Fest! Learn about this year's categories and more at: filmfreeway.com/hiffopiofest
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