“I wish I could be as brave as you, Ms.” It’s remarkable how, even at our lowest, we can still be seen as strong, brave, and inspiring to others. In Miki Magasiva’s directorial debut, TINĀ, we are taken on a heartfelt journey that brings joy, laughter, and tears. The film follows the story of Mareta, […]
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Have you ever had to prove you were a human? In Victoria Warmerdam’s short film I’M NOT A ROBOT (2023), humanness is verified by the successful clearance of a CAPTCHA. With the goal to correctly identify an object like a car within a picture, these tests are meant to deter bots. As AI continues to
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DISCLAIMER: This piece discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault and trauma. Reader discretion is advised. Survivors of sexual violence can have a positive impact by channeling their pain into purpose, as witnessed through the documentary BLACK BOX DIARIES. This self-directed documentary by Shiori Itō follows her pursuit for justice as a survivor. Others can be inspired
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HIFF ONLINE CREATIVES & CRITICS IMMERSIVE (HOCCI) mentee Sho Araiba reviews BLADE RUNNER 2049 (2017), the sequel to the science fiction classic, BLADE RUNNER (1982), discussing the sequel’s relevance seven years later. In this video review, he analyzes how cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins conveys the themes of identity and existential crisis through visual storytelling. He also
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The 44th edition of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF44) presented by Halekulani announced its jury winners and celebrated its Awards Gala Honorees at a private event held at the Halekulani Hotel. In its 2024 iteration, the organization awarded $25,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers across respective categories. KAU KA HŌKŪ AWARD The Kau Ka
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Instagram Facebook Youtube Filmmakers of the HIFF44 Environmental Shorts Program The Hawai’i International Film Festival is proud to unveil the winners of the 2024 Deep Blue Shorts Competition Presented by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office. This new competition with a $5,000 cash prize pool aims to raise awareness about and promote the
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As part of HIFF’s Youth Education Screenings program, we are proud to present two local award-winning films at a special public presentation and the Hawai’i premiere of THE QUEEN’S FLOWERS and STANDING ABOVE THE CLOUDS with the filmmakers of both films in attendance on Friday, November 1st at 10:00 AM at the Kaua’i Performing Arts
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HIFF44 starts its tour of the Neighbor Islands starting Saturday, October 19, and goes through November 10, with multiple feature, documentary and shorts program screenings sure to appeal to our audiences. Check out the HIFF44 Neighbor Island Showcase website for full details. MAUI (Maui Arts & Cultural Center) Buy Tickets Saturday, Oct. 19 1:00 p.m.
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Here is the HIFF44 West side schedule, which starts today! Unless noted, all screenings are at Consolidated Kapolei. All screenings will have after-film Q&As with the filmmakers. By popular demand, the Festival has added MOLOKA‘I BOUND, the Kau Ka Hōkū and Made in Hawai‘i Grand Jury Award winner. Tuesday, October 15 7:00pm MADE IN HAWAII
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The HIFF44 UNIVERSITY SHOWCASE, a selection of the best original shorts made by student filmmakers from post-secondary schools across Hawai’i, premiered earlier this week on Tuesday, October 8th, with 11 outstanding shorts from Leeward Community College, Hawai’i Community College, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, University of Hawai’i West O’ahu, and Hawai’i Pacific University. The following
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