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Instagram Facebook Youtube The HIFF Fall Festival is more than a celebration of films – it brings a premier red carpet experience to the islands for all to enjoy. Now in our 44th year, there are so many special memories from those in the HIFF community. Let’s take a look back at some of those

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‘Ōpio Fest

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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‘Ōpio Fest

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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Hawai‘i Films

THE QUEEN’S FLOWERS Review

Of all the films that I’ve seen at HIFF 44, one of these films that stood out amongst the rest was the animated short THE QUEENʻS FLOWERS. It is an Indigenous Hawaiian animation short directed by Ciara Leinaʻala Lacy. The film is based on a true story and takes place in 1915 Honolulu, it follows

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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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