Future Filmmakers Showcase

Inspired by Senator Daniel K. Inouye’s quote, "We have been shaped by the history, culture and events of this region. I have long believed that Hawai'i – multicultural and tolerant – is what the world should always strive to be,” this program features inspiring short films created by middle school and high school students to the theme of “Hawai’i’s Youth Leading By Example.” All films are in competition for 1st and 2nd place in the middle school and high school divisions.
Student Filmmakers in attendance for a live Q&A with the audience

 

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

THROUGH THE SOIL
Student Filmmakers: Lina Clair Reyes, Davis Rosen
School: James Campbell High School

 

YOUTH LEADERS OF STUDIO 808 DANCE PROJECT
Student Filmmakers: Jordan Abreu, Jaena Cabasug
School: Waipahu High School

 

HULA IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART
Student Filmmaker: Jaydnn-Kalena Young
School: Pearl City High School

 

ALAKA’I
Student Filmmakers: Becky Tian, Maia Green, Lucy Jiang
School: ‘Iolani School

 

ORI I TE MUA
Student Filmmakers: Lucie Reese
School: Lāna’i High School

 

THE FILIPINO CURRICULUM PROJECT: OUR STORY
Student Filmmakers: Samantha Joelle Bulos, Marissa Halagao, Raymart Billote, Mariah Iris Ramo, Lauren Watarida, Caitlyn Jayne Agnes, Halle Myan Umayam, Blaine Bacerra, Aiysis-Jade Mariano, Jesselle Ann Morales, Vel Angela Fernando, Alexa Czeska Rivera, Lilyanne Florendo, Allyza Espinosa, Landee Resuello
School: Roosevelt High School

 

VALUE OF THE VALLEY
Student Filmmakers: Makeda Wilmeth, Ally Benigno, Moss Kuon, Justin Pe Benito, Kamau Tomita, Miya Silva
Schools: Maui Huliau Foundation (Hawai’i Technology Academy, H.P. Baldwin High School, Kamehameha Schools Maui, Kihei Charter School, King Kekaulike High School)

 

KEEP BUILDING
Student Filmmakers: Donovan Hu, Johnny Chen
School: ‘Iolani School

 

EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH
Student Filmmaker: Jennifer Li
School: President William McKinley High School

 

DAUGHTER NATURE
Student Filmmaker: Lucas Roberts
School: James Campbell High School

 

JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENT VISIT
Student Filmmakers: Gemma Glicini, Tristyn Rivera, Maya Spinning
School: Kapa’a High School

 

BUTTER MOCHI
Student Filmmakers: Michi Yorkston, Kailey Holbrook
School: Mid-Pacific Institute

 

THE TEMPO OF SOLITUDE: A MUSICAL EXPLORATION OF COMMUNITY AND HARMONY
Student Filmmaker: DeMarcus Koa Allen
School: James Campbell High School

 

INSPIRING NEXT GENERATION LEADERS OF HAWAI’I
Student Filmmakers: Nyori Soriano, Stephen Throne
School: Ka’u High School


“ALOHA” TO OUR KEIKI

Student Filmmakers: Sydney Hoang Son, Sophie Chen Lo, Emily Ye
School: Roosevelt High School

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION​

 

LOVE FOR THE OCEAN, LUKE’S STORY
Student Filmmakers: Luke Vincent, Bodie Buczyna, Ollie Forbes
School: Hawaii Preparatory Academy

 

PEACE ON OUR WINGS
Student Filmmakers: Ariani Dayag, Chris Baltazar, Brayden Masumoto
School: Ewa Makai Middle School

 

TURNING FORWARD
Student Filmmakers: Braeden Redira, Eryn Stoerger, Malachie Kitajima, Gian Poscablo, Elijah Rodrigues
School: Highlands Intermediate School

 

LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Student Filmmaker:  Jimmy Pollara
School: Honouliuli Middle School

 

ALOHA AMBASSADORS
Student Filmmakers: Jennielyn Flores, Cyris Rowe
School: Ewa Makai Middle School

 

STAND UP FOR OUR OCEAN
Student Filmmakers: Naupaka Olaitiman, Bella Molina, Jaiden Ibanez, Carmelita Galetto, Elliot Briggs
Schools: Maui Huliau Foundation (Kamehameha Schools Maui, Lokelani Intermediate School, Maui Waena Intermediate, Carden Academy)

 

ISOLATION
Student Filmmaker: Julian L. Somilleda
School: Hawaii Technology Academy

 

STUDENT VOICES
Student Filmmakers: Brynna Colmenares, Emma Forges, Hannah Mao
School: Highlands Intermediate School

 

ALOHA IN THE RINK
Student Filmmaker: Jameson Novotny
School: Honouliuli Middle School

 

N.R.T.H LEADERS
Student Filmmakers: Angelina Malunay, Ariani Dayag
School: Ewa Makai Middle School

 

LOVE FOR THE OCEAN, LUKE’S STORY
Student Filmmakers: Luke Vincent, Bodie Buczyna, Ollie Forbes
School: Hawaii Preparatory Academy

 

INCLUDING OHANA
Student Filmmaker: Cortezi Limbert
School: Homeschool

 

SPOTLIGHT ON ALASKA​

 

NEW BEGINNINGS: FROM ANGOON TO HAWAI’I
Student Filmmaker: Tchabo Acemah
School: Central Middle School


KANAKA CONNECTIONS: HI & AK

Student Filmmaker: Kainoa Thole
School: Raven Homeschool

 

Can’t join us in-person? The Future Filmmakers Showcase will have its online premiere on HIFF’s YouTube Channel on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 PM HST

 

**THIS SCREENING IS ON RUSH **

Rush/Standby tickets are offered when a screening or event is sold out. The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. 


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