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Don’t Miss These Films at ʻŌpio Fest!

With the plethora of film releases happening every year, some films are unfortunately bound to  not receive the recognition they deserve. Though contrasting in culture, influence, and medium, these films meet at the epicenter of a thoughtful story. The following films have traveled far and wide, some from the coveted Sundance Film Festival, others from

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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST – EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION PANEL

Empowering The Next Generation: Navigating The Future of Film in Hawai’i’s Film Community In this panel, presented as part of the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) ‘Ōpio Fest, prominent Hawai’i-based organizations will share how they support and empower our community’s storytellers. This engaging presentation will showcase the diverse resources available to nurture the next generation

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Programmer’s Picks: STATE OF STATELESSNESS is an anthology of Tibetans in exile

The first-ever Tibetan-language anthology feature film produced is screening in the HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest after its world premiere at the Busan Film Festival. STATE OF STATELESSNESS: TALES FROM THE TIBETAN DIASPORA is comprised of four short segments directed by Tibetan filmmakers living in exile in India, America and Vietnam. Each film delves into the profound

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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST – A CELEBRATION OF HAWAI’I ‘NEXT GEN’ FILMMAKERS, FILMS STRAIGHT FROM SUNDANCE & SPECIAL GUESTS

HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST runs April 8-13, 2025, in Honolulu at Consolidated Theatres Kahala presenting 16 feature films, 6 shorts, and 56 student films   HONOLULU, HI (MARCH 10, 2025) – The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) unites its annual Spring Showcase, which brings the brightest new voices in international cinema ahead of its Fall Festival,

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HIFF’S SPRING ‘ŌPIO FEST COMING APRIL 8 – 13

Aloha HIFF ʻOhana, As we enter our 45th year and reflect on the legacy and bright future ahead for HIFF, it is my honor to announce the next exciting evolution of the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival: HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest presented by Halekulani. This rebrand of our signature spring event will maintain all the acclaim of

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The HIFF ONLINE CREATIVES & CRITICS IMMERSIVE (HOCCI) program, powered by Critical Minded, supports sustainable film criticism in Hawai‘i through mentorship and paid career opportunities. The mission of HOCCI is to broaden diversity in film criticism across the Pacific region and use influencer branding strategies to spark career opportunities in Hawai’i, not be hampered by oceans, state borders and distance, because geography is no longer a barrier.

The 2024 HOCCI supports Hawai‘i-based AANHPI critics to be a HIFF44 press cohort to cover films, panels, or filmmakers at the 44th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani. Film criticism will consists of four different focuses: writing, podcasting, video essays, and vlogs.

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