REEL WĀHINE OF HAWAI’I SEASON 4 + DUCKWORTHY + AMEFIL

REEL WĀHINE OF HAWAI‘I is a film series that redresses gender inequity in the film industry by documenting the real-life stories of Hawai‘i women filmmakers through a female gaze. Filmed by all-women crews, these short portraits reveal untold stories of local activists and artists who preserve Hawai‘i history and culture through film. Each episode features an accomplished Hawai‘i filmmaker recounting the challenges and triumphs of her life and career. HIFF is honored to present the fourth season of this Emmy-winning series, spotlighting pioneering filmmakers and creatives that helped shape our unique and diverse media landscape: The late Leanne K. Ferrer as the first executive producer of Pacific Islanders in Communications; the late Stephanie Castillo (SANDAAN: 100 YEARS OF FILIPINOS IN AMERICA), Ann Marie Kirk (HOMEALANI), and Jana Kealoha Park (MY PARTNER, E MALAMA PONO WILLY BOY); camerawoman/editor Shaneika Aguilar; and filmmaker Sancia Miala Shiba Nash (part of kekahi wahi film initiative).