In a re-imagined 2021 Spring Showcase edition, the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani, is expanding their annual spring programming into a HIFF Showcase Series season--4 unique mini-festivals, each with a thematic focus, and presented monthly starting in April through July. HIFF Showcase Series's programmatic intention is to celebrate the broad spectrum of HIFF … Continue reading April 15 – 25: HIFF Indigenous Lens Showcase Series

The 2021 Hawaii International Film Festival's Showcase Series season continues with J-FEST presented by First Island Insurance Company of Hawaii, bringing the best in new Japanese cinema to HIFF audiences from May 13-23. HIFF’s J-Fest features 8 new Japanese films including drama, action, romance and comedy. The showcase will include Q&As with the films’ directors as … Continue reading Through May 23: HIFF Showcase Series: J-Fest

Young Americans who are coming of age in a time of the COVID-19 pandemic are faced with unprecedented challenges and isolation. Similar to those of the “Greatest Generation,” or those who were shaped by the Great Depression and World War II, how will youth of the “COVID Generation” now decide how history will define them? … Continue reading September 17 deadline: DKII Future Filmmaker Contest

The Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekuani runs throughout November with the majority of in-person screenings at the newly renovated Consolidated Kahala Theatres at Kahala Mall.  Screening over 60 films, the newly refurbished and upgraded theater has been upgraded with state-of-the-art amenities. HIFF41's Online Box Office is open 24/7 with in-person and virtual tickets … Continue reading November 4 – 28: Hawaii International Film Festival

The Hawai'i International Film Festivalʻs Spring Showcase returns in a hybrid-format this April--in-theaters April 7-14 and online April 15-24--highlighting 20 films from around the word. Learn more by visiting HIFF.org. As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development … Continue reading April 6 – 24: HIFF 2022 Spring Showcase

The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) is offering a special FREE screening of Fire Island at Consolidated Theatres Kahala on Thursday, June 2 at 7pm. Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn’s Fire Island is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from … Continue reading Fire Island

Submissions are open for the 42nd Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival. HIFF encourages filmmakers to submit works from any genre, and is especially interested in feature films, documentaries, short films, series, Hawai‘i-themed films, and films by indigenous Pacific filmmakers. • Late Deadline – July 15 • Student Showcase (K-12) Deadline – Sept 19 • DKII … Continue reading Accepting submissions: 42nd Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival

The 2022 Hawaiʻi International Film Festival will run from November 3 - 27 with online and in-theatre screenings. As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs, and facilitate dynamic cultural … Continue reading Hawaiʻi International Film Festival