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Celebrate Bruce Lee's 80th birthday with BE WATER free screening + panel on November 27

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Twenty-six karate students circle the lone man. Hands flared open as he adjusts his wide striking stance, his eyes dart from one opponent to the next, ready to react. Such is our mentally ingrained evocation of the late martial artist and film actor Bruce Jun-Fan Lee. Director Bao Nguyen’s documentary BE WATER , which world […]

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HIFF40: 5 Asian American films to watch & 1 special birthday to celebrate

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With the focus of Asia-Pacific Rim cinema at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, Asian American films are an important component of our festival programming. The late and famed film critic Roger Ebert hailed HIFF as a destination for emerging Asian American filmmakers, and this year is no different. Therefore, here are five

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Spotlight on Queer Films at HIFF45

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HIFF45 is proud to showcase our selection of LGBTQIA+ film selections from international features from countries such as France, Germany, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Australia, with shorts from New Zealand, China, Taiwan, and Cambodia. We’re also excited to showcase shorts domestically from the United States and right here in Hawai’i. The LGBTQIA+ features and

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HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST – EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION PANEL

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Empowering The Next Generation: Navigating The Future of Film in Hawai’i’s Film Community Mahalo to our panelists who shared about their organization and the resources available for the next generation of storytellers Hawai’i. From mentorship programs and hands-on media workshops to production resources and funding opportunities, these community programs play a virtal role in shaping

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HIFILM Labs & Retreats

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Labs & Retreats Next Retreat HIFILM Producers Lab | May 22 -24, 2026 The HIFILM Producers Lab is a new initiative supporting producers based in Hawai‘i who are creating short films. Building on the success of the 2025 Storytellers Lab, this next iteration shifts the focus to producing, helping participants strengthen the creative, logistical, and

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YIN YANG MASTER ZERO: The Battle Between 2001 and 2024

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The VFX-heavy YIN YANG MASTER ZERO presents itself as an exhilarating roller coaster, topped with all the bells and whistles, but the ride itself may not be enjoyable for everyone. Although director Shimako Sato attempts to breathe new life into the historical characters, the high-fantasy elements and big budget do most of the heavy lifting

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New American Perspectives: Sasha Rainbow’s GRAFTED

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GRAFTED, the first narrative feature by New Zealand director Sasha Rainbow, draws connections between diaspora, belonging, and the contortions of conformity. Be sure to catch the US premiere and encore screening of GRAFTED on Saturday, October 12 at 9:15 PM and Sunday, October 13 at 8:30 PM. Sasha Rainbow’s feature debut, GRAFTED, is a striking

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