Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

Check out what’s playing at the 3rd Annual HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest Presented by Halekulani 🎥 Hit the link below to learn more about the student shorts, anticipated feature films, and other events of ‘Ōpio Fest 🍃 tinyurl.com/yc76ww3u

Submissions are now open for the 46th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival Presented by Halekulani. HIFF welcomes all short and feature films and is an Academy Award®–qualifying festival for its Short Film and Made in Hawai‘i Shorts categories. filmfreeway.com/hiff

The Hawaii News Now Audience Choice Winners are in! 🥁 Narrative Feature: RENTAL FAMILY (Dir. HIKARI) Documentary Feature: MĀLAMA MĀKUA (Dir. Mikey Inouye) Short Film: WHAT WE CARRY (Dir. Lindsay Watson) Student Film: CLEAN.EXE (Dir. Lucas Stevens) hiff.org/hiff45-audienc…

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🏆 NETPAC AWARD KŌKĀ Dir. Kath Akuhata-Brown The NETPAC award is presented at international film festivals in Berlin, Toronto, Cannes, Venice, Rotterdam, Busan, Singapore, Taiwan, Yamagata, and Hawai‘i. HIFF is the only U.S. festival granted the honor of presenting the award.

🏆 KAU KA HŌKŪ AWARD Presented by Hawaiian Airlines KY NAM INN Dir. Leon Le The Kau Ka Hōkū Award, presented by Hawaiian Airlines, honors outstanding international emerging directors exhibiting their first or second feature film.

🏆 PASIFIKA AWARD Presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications REMATHAU: PEOPLE OF THE OCEAN Dir. Daniel H Lin Films with a Pacific Islander perspective were judged for this honor and a cash prize presented by Pacific Islanders in Communications.

🏆 BEST MADE IN HAWAI’I FEATURE Presented by the Hawai‘i Film Office with a prize package courtesy of Island Film Group and Hawaii Media Inc. BEFORE THE MOON FALLS Dir. Kimberlee Bassford This deeply affecting documentary won the award alongside LĀHAINĀ RISING.

🏆 BEST MADE IN HAWAI’I FEATURE Presented by the Hawai‘i Film Office with a prize package courtesy of Island Film Group and Hawaii Media Inc. LĀHAINĀ RISING Dir. Matty Schweitzer This powerful documentary was one of two films selected by the jury to receive this honor.

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All HIFF Volunteers: Register to volunteer for HIFF45 to receive the link for shift sign ups. bit.ly/42irgQi

The 45th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani will light up screens across the islands in October. HIFF is thrilled to share a first wave of premiere titles as your early, first-look at the landmark 45th Fall Festival. tinyurl.com/34zcw2u5

Prices rise in 1️⃣ week! Secure your HIFF45 Festival Passes and memberships before prices rise at the end of the month! Be part of Hawai‘i’s biggest film celebration, coming up quickly in October. Memberships: hiff.org/membership/ HIFF45 Passes: hiff.org/hiff45-earlybi…

Tickets to see TINĀ are now available! TINĀ became an immediate favorite when it world premiered at HIFF44 as the Festival's Opening Night Film. Don't miss your chance to see this special Pasifika story on the big screen starting August 29! tinafilm-worldwide.com

I ❤️ HIFF Membership sales are now live! August is the best time to sign up for memberships and buy Fall Festival passes before prices rise. By becoming a member, you are providing much needed support for HIFF's programs at a crucial time. Learn more at hiff.org/membership/

🚨 HIFF45 Submissions Close Tonight! ⏰ Showcase your work at the premier cinematic event of the Pacific at the 45th Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. An Oscar®-qualifying festival, HIFF is accepting submissions in all categories through tonight. filmfreeway.com/HIFF

HIFF is proud to be one of MovieMaker Magazine's 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2025! Mahalo to @moviemakermag for inclusion on this fantastic resource for filmmakers! Read the article: moviemaker.com/50-film-festiv… Submit to HIFF45: filmfreeway.com/hiff

HIFF45 Fall Festival passes are on sale now! Lock in the best pricing during HIFF's Early Bird sale, available now! HIFF45 returns to Consolidated Theatres Kahala Oct 16-26, With more options and new passes available, there's something for everyone. hiff.org/hiff45-earlybi…

CAUGHT BY THE TIDES opens this weekend at Consolidated Theatres Kahala! Don’t miss your chance to see this monumental HIFF44 Fall Festival selection. 🎟️ Tickets at: consolidatedtheatres.com/kahala/movies/…