HIFF46 Events
Official HIFF46 Events are listed below - Check back as More Events are added
HIFF46 Official Events
HIFF46 OPENING WEEKEND PARTY
Friday, October 23
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
@ Capitol Modern
250 S Hotel St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Attire: Aloha Chic
Join us for the HIFF46 Opening Weekend Party, celebrating the films and filmmakers across Hawaiʻi Nei at the iconic Capital Modern.
This fun filled evening features honored filmmakers from Hawaiʻi and around the world, live performances by local musicians whose songs are featured in this year’s official selections, DJ Romeo Valentine, a themed HIFF46 cash bar, food, inspired projections by the incomparable Alec Singer and HIFF merch designed by Hawaiʻi artists.
It takes a village to make films. Let’s celebrate that village with a film hoʻolauleʻa: HIFF filmmakers, musicians, and artists, together in one place.
HIFF46 HONOREE GALA: VOYAGERS & VISIONARIES
Thursday, October 29
5:30 PM Red Carpet | 7:00 PM Dinner
@ Halekulani Hotel
2199 Kālia Rd,
Honolulu, HI 96815
Attire: Black Tie • Island Formal
Presented by Halekulani
A Benefit Gala for the Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating courage, creativity, and the power of bold cinema at the 46th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival Honoree Gala, presented by Halekulani.
This year’s HIFF46 Gala: Voyagers & Visionaries honors the trailblazers, cultural icons, and visionary storytellers whose work has navigated new horizons in global cinema. Together, we’ll celebrate the journeys that have shaped film and storytelling across Hawai‘i, Asia, the Pacific, and the world, while charting a course for the next generation of storytellers.
Our 2026 honorees include Nainoa Thompson, Ke Huy Quan, Luciane Buchanan, Bryson Chun, and Sung Kang — voyagers and visionaries whose work and journeys have brought Hawai‘i, Asian, Pacific Islander, and American stories to audiences around the globe.
Five-course dinner and all-inclusive experience.
Reserve your table or seat today and join us for this special evening of recognition, celebration, and support for the future of cinema and storytelling.
HIFF46 AWARDS Reception
Sunday, November 1
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
@ Halekulani Hotel
2199 Kālia Rd,
Honolulu, HI 96815
Attire: Island Elegance
The 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani celebrates another extraordinary year of cinema with the HIFF46 Awards Ceremony & Reception, an evening honoring exceptional storytelling and filmmaking from Hawai‘i, Asia, the Pacific, and beyond.
As an Academy Award®-qualifying festival, HIFF recognizes outstanding films and filmmakers across its competition categories, including Kau Ka Hōkū, NETPAC, Made in Hawai‘i, Pacific, Best Short Films, Audience Awards, and more.
Guests are invited to gather for a celebratory evening of awards, delicious bites, live music, and connection as filmmakers, artists, industry leaders, and supporters come together in one place.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Halekulani, the HIFF46 Awards Ceremony & Reception is a celebration of the stories, voices, and creative community that make our festival so special. Join us as we raise a glass to this year’s filmmakers, honor their work, and celebrate another unforgettable year of cinema at HIFF.
Receptions & Parties
CAPE Pop-Up Mixer in Honolulu
Sunday, October 6
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Join CAPE for a Sunday nightcap after a packed opening weekend at HIFF! CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) will be hosting a casual pop-up to meet our friends in Honolulu. We’ll have a table reserved at Aloha Beer Co. Come by to say hi, learn more about our organization, and network with other API professionals in entertainment!
LOCATION: Aloha Beer Co (700 Queen St, Honolulu, HI 96813)
Food and drinks available for purchase at Aloha Beer Co.
HIFF44 Spotlight On Hong Kong Reception
Friday, 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