You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel-based Macs running macOSX 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari. You may also download our Apple TV and Roku apps for your smart tv as well. 

Windows 7+ 
Supported Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.
macOS 10.12+
Supported Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser.
Android tablets and phones (Version 6.0+)
 Supported Browser: Google Chrome
iPhones & iPads (iOS 11.2+)
Supported Browser: Safari*
*Please note that you must have “Screen Mirroring” turned off for content to play.
Hawaii International Film Festival app on Apple TV, Roku or Amazon Fire App

Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later. Please note that you must have “Screen Mirroring” turned off for content to play.

One way to watch on your TV is by directly connecting your computer (or other devices) to your TV via HDMI cable. Here are guides on how to connect using a Mac or if using a PC.

We do offer an Apple TV, Roku and a Amazon Fire app for download if you would like, but it is not required. 

Apple TV App (Available only for Apple TV models Generation 4 and higher.)

1. From your Apple TV device, launch the App Store.
2. Search for the app Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) and install the app. Here’s how to download apps from the App Store to your Apple TV.
3. Once the app is installed, it will ask you for a code to connect to your account.
4. On your computer, navigate to watch.hiff.org and log in.
5. When on the watch.hiff.org homepage, click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner, select Watch on My TV, enter the code from your Apple TV device and follow the instructions.
6. You must first unlock programs on your computer, tablet or smartphone to be able to watch them on your Apple TV.

Roku

1. From your computer, tablet or smartphone, add the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) channel
2. Click Yes, add channel to add HIFF to your account.
3. Check your TV to see if the HIFF app has been added. Select the app with your TV remote to bring up the program on the app.
4. Once the app is installed, on your computer, tablet or smartphone, navigate to watch.hiff.org and log in.
5. When on the watch.hiff.org homepage, click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner, select Watch on My TV, enter the code from your Apple TV device and follow the instructions.
6. You must first unlock programs on your computer, tablet or smartphone to be able to watch them on your Roku.

Amazon Fire Stick

1. Launch your Fire Stick and select the magnifying glass icon from the top menu.
2. Using the directional pad, type in the name of an app.
3. Then select the app from the list.
4. Press the center button on your remote to select an app.
5. Then select Get or Download.
6. Wait for the download to finish and select Open to launch it.

You can Chromecast from a Chrome web browser on PC and Mac computers as well as Android devices by selecting the cast button in the bottom right-hand side of the player. Note: At this time, Chromecast is not available to cast from Apple iOS devices, like the iPhone and iPad.

You can also stream directly from a tab in the Chrome internet browser to a TV connected to a Chromecast device from your Mac or PC computer. Once your Chromecast is set up you can stream directly from your computer.

1. On the video page, open the Chrome menu in the upper right corner of the window (or the View menu) and select Cast. Make sure the tab you want to be displayed is the one you are selecting to cast.
2. Select your Chromecast source (consider selecting Chrome tab) and your Chromecast destination. Chromecast will then be connected and video will be playing on your TV.
3. To disconnect from Chromecast, click the blue Stop icon next to your casting destination.
4. If there are any issues with the Chromecast stream, try setting the video to a lower quality.
5. Still having trouble? Here’s a guide on how to use Chromecast from your computer.

You can AirPlay from most browsers if you have Apple TV by selecting the cast button on the bottom right-hand side of the player.

1. Make sure your devices (iPhone, iPad, laptop, Apple TV or Smart TV) are connected to the same wifi network.
2. Using the Safari browser on your Apple computer, iPhone or iPad, go to the AirPlay icon.
3. Connect to your Apple TV by entering the code. Your device screen should appear as a mirror on your TV.
4. If you are having audio sync issues when AirPlaying from your computer, try connecting from an iPhone or iPad.
5. If you are trying to AirPlay to a Smart TV, you must first select the program you want to watch from your Apple device and then select the AirPlay button from within the player.
6. Still having trouble? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use AirPlay.

We use adaptive bitrate streaming, which means the streaming quality will automatically adjust based on your internet speed. If your internet connection is weak or inconsistent, you may experience problems during playback. If you’re on wifi, try moving closer to your router.

Most films don’t have closed captioning, if the film is not in English the film will have English subtitles, we have requested closed captioning for all english films from the distributors, unfortunately not all films can support closed captions.

You use the volume on your computer to control the volume of the current title you are watching.