HIFF44 Events
Official HIFF44 Events are listed below. Some are only open to select passholders and RSVPs will be sent out via email. Please RSVP to links below where available.
HIFF44 Anchor Events
HIFF44 OPENING RECEPTION
Wednesday, October 2
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
@ Halekulani Garden Terrace
2199 Kālia Rd,
Honolulu, HI 96815
Qualified HIFF44 Pass-holders will receive an email RSVP link. Must RSVP for entry. No plus ones.
MEET THE FILMMAKERS
Wednesday, October 9
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
@ SHADE Chinatown
99 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Join us to celebrate the HIFF44 Filmmakers and Guests at this new and funky Chinatown space.
All official HIFF44 Pass-holders will receive an email RSVP. Must RSVP for entry
OFFICIAL HIFF44 AWARDS GALA
Saturday, October 12
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
@ Halekulani Ballroom
2199 Kālia Rd,
Honolulu, HI 96815
Known as the premier red-carpet event of the Pacific, our HIFF Awards Show spotlights the best talent and cinema in Asia, the US, and the Pacific with celebration and glamor. The Gala hosts esteemed special honorees of HIFF and announces the HIFF44 competition award-winning films.
To attend this exclusive fundraising event, enquire below to purchase a table or a seat.
Receptions & Parties
HIFILM @ HI Brau
Hosted by Aloha Got Soul & HI Brau
Saturday, October 5
9:00 PM -12:00 AM
Official After Party with cocktails, Aloha Beer and soulful local vibes provided by Aloha Got Soul DJs. This is a public event and the first 50 HIFF Pass holders will receive a drink ticket. Tons of Aloha 🤙
Limited capacity, so arrive early
@ The Hi Brau Room @ Aloha Beer
700 Queen St, Honolulu, HI 96813
HIFF Extreme Afterparty @Talk Kaimuki
Saturday, October 5
9:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Open to all HIFF44 Passholders and HIFF Crew.
Following the screening of the OUT FOR BLOOD SHORTS PROGRAM, join us at Talk Kaimuki for an event in partnership with Honolulu Horror Nights featuring horror film-themed cocktails, discussions with HIFF-featured filmmakers, and performances by DJ Nocturna and Queer Pasifika Artists. Costumes encouraged!
@Talk Kaimuki
3601 WAIALAE AVE
HIFF44 Spotlight On Hong Kong Reception
Tuesday, October 11
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open to Jury Pass holders, Filmmaker Pass holders, Board Pass holders, and limited HIFF Sponsors.
@ Prince Waikiki
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815
