Consolidated Theatres and the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) are launching HIFF WEDNESDAYS, a new biweekly theatrical series bringing Hawai‘i-made films to audiences across O‘ahu and creating a year-round platform for local filmmakers beyond the annual Festival.
Beginning Wednesday, September 2, every other Wednesday at 7:00 PM, a specially curated film will screen simultaneously at four Consolidated Theatres locations: Ward with TITAN LUXE, Kapolei, Pearlridge, and Mililani with TITAN LUXE. Ward screenings will also feature filmmaker Q&As and special guests.
HIFF WEDNESDAYS gives Hawai‘i filmmakers something rarely available to locally produced independent films: regular access to commercial movie screens and audiences across the island. By expanding beyond Honolulu, the series creates a consistent destination for moviegoers to discover stories made in and connected to Hawai‘i.
“HIFF has always been a home for Hawai‘i filmmakers, but that support shouldn’t end when the Festival does,” said Anderson Le, Artistic Director of HIFF. “HIFF WEDNESDAYS creates a bridge between the festival circuit and commercial exhibition, giving audiences the opportunity to see Hawai‘i films at their neighborhood theater and filmmakers a life on the big screen beyond a single festival premiere.”
“HIFF WEDNESDAYS strengthens our longstanding partnership with HIFF and gives us an exciting opportunity to champion local filmmaking year-round,” said Ellen Cotter, President and CEO of Reading International, parent company of Consolidated Theatres. “This series amplifies our commitment to being truly Hawai‘i’s movie theater and ensuring local stories are represented on the big screen.”
A NEW HOME FOR HAWAI‘I CINEMA
HIFF WEDNESDAYS will continue every other Wednesday through the end of 2026, featuring a rotating mix of new locally produced films, encore presentations of award-winning favorites from previous HIFF editions, and special presentations of select films from the upcoming 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival.
50% DISCOUNTS FOR CONSOLIDATED PREMIUM & HIFF MEMBERS
All Consolidated Premium Members get 50% off for all ticket purchases (both online and in-person). Current HIFF Members get 50% off in-person (Must show current membership card for proof).
Advance ticket sales are on sale now at Consolidated Theaters website:
September 2:
MOLOKA’I BOUND: Kainoa De Silva, a wayward Hawaiian man on parole, returns home determined to reconnect with his adolescent son, Jonathan. Struggling to adjust after years of incarceration, Kainoa does the wrong things for the right reasons, embarking on a journey toward family, heritage, and redemption. The film won two awards at HIFF 2024. — Buy Tickets: Ward / Kapolei / Mililani / Pearlridge
September 16:
WISHFUL THINKING Shorts: A collection of new, uplifting Hawaii made short films with messages of reflection, perseverance and hope. The films in this collection are: (1) WISHFUL THINKING, directed by Kim Mi Ly (2) CHEERS TO MAYBE, directed by Sara Brekke Gatiuan (3) ALMA’S SECOND ACT, directed by Michelle Umipeg (4) CHARACTER BREAKDOWN directed by Ixchel Lopez. — Buy Tickets: Ward / Kapolei / Mililani / Pearlridge
September 30:
BEFORE THE MOON FALLS: This HIFF 2025 Award-winning film is an intimate portrait of acclaimed Samoan writer Sia Figiel eight years in the making when tragedy struck. Now the film offers an in-depth and thought-provoking look at Sia’s tumultuous journey leading to that traumatic moment, illuminating the complexities of inconsistently treated mental illness and the devastating toll it can exact on individuals, families and entire communities. — Buy Tickets: Ward / Kapolei / Mililani / Pearlridge
October 14:
MY PARTNER: Set in Lahaina, Maui, MY PARTNER follows two high school seniors from very different backgrounds—Pili (Kaipo Dudoit), a native Hawaiian jock, and Edmar (Jayron Munoz), a studious Filipino immigrant—who are forced to work on a school project together and ultimately fall in love. — Buy Tickets: Ward / Kapolei / Mililani / Pearlridge
Upcoming HIFF WEDNESDAYS at Consolidated TBA Film will be announced in late September: October 30 / November 11 / November 25 / December 9 / December 23
