‘Ōpio Student Showcase
Celebrating the work of young filmmakers in Hawai’i, this shorts program touches on the Gen Alpha and Gen Z experience. Enjoy original short films by the next generation of Hawai’i talent featuring a fresh mix of new voices. All films qualify for the inaugural ‘Ōpio Fest Best Student Short Award.
FIGHT SCREEN
Student Filmmakers: Gino Caruso, Andrew Lohr, Ethan Nouchi, Kamden Kaneshiro Takeuchi,
Jeffrey Lau
School: Hawaii Baptist Academy
SPICY CHIPS ONER
Student Filmmaker: Lathan Guzman
School: Waipahu High School
YOUNG AGAIN
Student Filmmaker: Kailey Holbrook
School: Mid-Pacific Institute
THE MIRROR PEOPLE
Student Filmmaker: Maximos Spheeris, Jett Jarrett, Wyatt Branuas
School: Kalāheo High School
RECESS GHOST
Student Filmmakers: Kira Root, Ryan Marsden, Nava Peck, Adam Zayco, Elizabeth Dick, Adonis Bane, Aulii Souza, Jasmine Sanchez, Espen Schmidt, Skylie Bermudez
School: American Renaissance Academy
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Student Filmmaker: Cameryn Koike
School: Mid-Pacific Institute
T5 IMAGINATION
Student Filmmaker: Baochi Emily Tran, Yian Rho, Barron Coleman, Chloe Yamamoto
School: Queen Ka‘ahumanu Elementary School
TRAPPED
Student Filmmaker: Sophia Santos
School: Pearl City High School
BEST WISHES
Student Filmmakers: Alana Tan, Calista Labrador, Anna Gregorio, Rachel Alonzo, Katie McGuirk
Schools: Hawai’i Women in Filmmaking (Waialua High School, Radford High School)
YOUR STUFF IS MY STUFF
Student Filmmaker: Kanani Tvia Satsuki Seward
School: Punahou School
DIFFERENT
Student Filmmakers: James Kaneshige, Braeden Takeuchi, Nainoa Nakamura, Faith Matsukado, Olivia Choi, Kylie Lee, Pono Pau, Jake Riemer, Kai Hernandez
School: Hawaii Baptist Academy
IN MY HEAD
Student Filmmakers: Emi Catanzariti, Maddy Goodin, Millie Sinon
School: Hawai’i Women in Filmmaking (‘Iolani School)
FINDING MY HAPPY PLACE
Student Filmmakers: Koen-Zae Walker, Lexi Collins, Micah McDowell
School: Hawaii Preparatory Academy
DUSK
Student Filmmaker: Pono Wong
School: Mid-Pacific Institute
THIS IS THE BEGINNING
Student Filmmaker: Lucie Reese
School: Lāna’i High School
KING OF THE HILL
Student Filmmakers: Kai Godwin, Rafe Salas, Wyatt Scott
School: Maui Preparatory Academy
MOCHI
Student Filmmaker: Hannah Gaines
School: Le Jardin Academy & Piilina Education Alliance
KĀ LAUPĀHOEHOE MAKAHIKI
Student Filmmakers: Rosabella Magoon, Peityn Amaral, Ashley DʻAmbrosio, Tazein Sykes, Racie Cardoza-Pacheco, Tayzhalin Mahoe-Subica
School: Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School
THE DREAMER
Student Filmmakers: Maezha Corpuz, Keisha Puu-Evangelista, Erycah Kanda, Colby Mitchell, Aukai Harris, Teonevan Trojo
School: Pearl City High School
YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE
Student Filmmakers: Kailana Williams, Emma Roy, Branson Cajudoy, Laulea Kalehuawehe, Alys Tolentino, Kashus-Allan Vierra-Suyat, Mikaela Tirona, Kadon Antolin, Jaimie Thompson, Elardo Andreas, Santana Sebastian, Penolope Dolin, Miya Suzuki
School: H.P. Baldwin High School
Can’t join us in-person? The ‘Ōpio Student Showcase will also have its online premiere on HIFF’s YouTube Channel on Saturday, April 6 at 6:00 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.