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Submit Your Film for HIFF 2013!
The Call For Entries for HIFF’s October 2013 film festival is now OPEN. We’re open to all kinds of films, but are particularly interested in films made by locals, Pacific Islanders and American Immigrants. Submit your film now through July 1, 2013 using Withoutabox.
Kupuna Lens YouTube Channel
View films from the 2012 Kupuna Lens Showcase on the new Kupuna Lens YouTube Channel! Applications are opening soon for the 2013 Kupuna Lens Film Program, a FREE workshop course for Hawaii residents over the age of 60 to learn how to create, shoot, edit, and produce a short documentary film.
Oscar® Experience: Honolulu Photos
Thank you to everyone who attended our gala fundraiser on February 24 to benefit HIFF’s educational programs. It was a very successful event, and we hope everyone had a great time. Next year’s date is March 2, 2014. View photos from the evening here, courtesy of Jeannemarie Photography.
Recent Blog Posts
Save the Date for the 33rd Annual Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
April 10, 2013
This year marks the 100th year of film production in Hawai’i, and the Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani will celebrate with its annual event, to be held from October 10-20,…
Aloha and Mahalo, Roger Ebert
April 5, 2013
Yesterday HIFF lost one of its greatest friends ever. Our dear pal and colleague Roger Ebert finally left us, after his brave, elegant battle. His disease took his physical voice but never, ever…
Seven Korean films highlighted at this year’s Spring Showcase
March 29, 2013
While the Hawaii International Film Festival is a truly international film festival, we definitely lean more toward Asia and the Pacific Rim while programming the films in the festival. Much of this…
Save the Date for the 33rd Annual Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
April 10, 2013
This year marks the 100th year of film production in Hawai’i, and the Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani will celebrate with its annual event, to be held from October 10-20,…
Aloha and Mahalo, Roger Ebert
April 5, 2013
Yesterday HIFF lost one of its greatest friends ever. Our dear pal and colleague Roger Ebert finally left us, after his brave, elegant battle. His disease took his physical voice but never, ever…
Seven Korean films highlighted at this year’s Spring Showcase
March 29, 2013
While the Hawaii International Film Festival is a truly international film festival, we definitely lean more toward Asia and the Pacific Rim while programming the films in the festival. Much of this…
Save the Date for the 33rd Annual Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
April 10, 2013
This year marks the 100th year of film production in Hawai’i, and the Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani will celebrate with its annual event, to be held from October 10-20,…
Aloha and Mahalo, Roger Ebert
April 5, 2013
Yesterday HIFF lost one of its greatest friends ever. Our dear pal and colleague Roger Ebert finally left us, after his brave, elegant battle. His disease took his physical voice but never, ever…
Seven Korean films highlighted at this year’s Spring Showcase
March 29, 2013
While the Hawaii International Film Festival is a truly international film festival, we definitely lean more toward Asia and the Pacific Rim while programming the films in the festival. Much of this…
HIFF Gift Cards Are Now Available
HIFF Gift Cards can be redeemed for tickets, memberships and more.
Call (808) 792-1577 or purchase online.
Join HIFF’s eNews List
Stay informed with what’s going on at HIFF by joining our email list. Updates are sent every 2 weeks & more often as the film festival approaches.
2012 Award Winners
The full list of award winners and premieres for the 2012 Hawaii International Film Festival is now available. You can also watch the official festival trailer.
HIFF is partnering with EuroCinema Hawai’i to create a festival within a festival.
Spring 2013 Sponsors
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Become a HIFF Ohana Member!
If you plan to see a lot of films at HIFF or want to bring along your friends and family, become a member! HIFF members receive discounts on tickets, invites to special events & more. HIFF memberships are year round, they also include our Spring Showcase in April.