The 42nd Annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival features several remarkable films exploring LGBTQ+ themes. From a documentary chronicling ground-breaking photographer and activist Nan Goldinʻs journey, to an exploration of BDSM, to a Moroccan genre-defying love story to an examination of the joy and heartache of an intimate childhood friendship. Learn more about these films, and … Continue reading November 6-11 | LGBTQ+ @ HIFF42

The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival returns with this year’s Centerpiece Gala presentation, The Inspection, Wednesday, November 9, 7:30pm at Consolidated Ward 16. In Elegance Bratton’s deeply moving film inspired by his own story, a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to … Continue reading The Inspection

The 2023 Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) Spring Showcase is chock-full of remarkable films, including two highly anticipated LGBTQIA+ themed films. LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING "shines a clarifying light on the Black, queer origins of rock ’n’ roll" and the ground breaking film from Pakistan JOYLAND follows Haider as he takes a job as a … Continue reading March 31 – April 6: HIFF 2023 Spring Showcase

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Each week, Prince Waikiki will transform their Muliwai Deck to present Prince Waikiki Summer Flix presented by the Hawai'i International Film Festival, a unique and fun way to enjoy movies on the big screen under the starlit sky. Enjoy a selection of your favorite box office flix … Continue reading Prince Waikiki Summer Flix: Kapaemahu | Dungeons & Dragons

In his directorial feature film debut, Keli‘i Grace (ALA MOANA BOYS, HIFF 2021) crafts a feel-good, sentimental BL (Boy Love) teen romance, from a script by Lance D. Collins. BL is a popular genre across Asia, from manga to TV shows. As the first Kānaka Maoli BL film, MY PARTNER will resonate with all audiences, … Continue reading My Partner @ HIFF 43

An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork. The life of … Continue reading HIFF Selects: FRIDA

The Hawaiʻi International Film Festivalʻs 2024 Spring Showcase is featuring GREEN NIGHT on March 24-25.  This thrilling feminist noir, shot in both Korean and Mandarin, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, and stars Fan Bingbing and Lee Joo-Young (BROKER, ITAEWON CLASS). After a chance encounter, two women find themselves in the underbelly of Seoul … Continue reading HIFF: Green Night

Celebrate Pride Month with a special screening of the queer-themed films MY PARTNER and AIKĀNE at the Prince Waikīkī's Summer Flix presented by the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. The series of free outdoor movie nights shows every Wednesday at sunset from May 29th to July 31st with a lineup of Hollywood hits, HIFF festival favorites, … Continue reading Pride Month Summer Flix

The 2024 Hawaiʻi International Film Festival is screening a number of remarkable LGBTQ-themed films through October 18, including films from Vietnam, Hong Kong, Korea, France and Thailand. Visit their Films & Events page and select LGBT from the pull down Genre menu. Learn more about HIFF films, workshops and events, and purchase tickets here.

The Hawai'i International Film Festival is accepting student submissions until January 15 in two categories: 'ŌPIO STUDENT SHOWCASE Students attending school in Hawai'i, who are in high school or younger (K 12), are eligible to apply for free. Students who recently graduated from high school in 2024 are also eligible. Films must be at least … Continue reading HIFF ‘Ōpio / Future Filmmakers Showcases