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HIFF NEWS

HIFF46 Submissions | Late deadline on JUNE 5

SUMMER FLIX @ Prince Waikiki | Every Wednesday starting June 3

HIFF Announces Departure of Executive Director Beckie Stocchetti

HIFF46 FALL FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED | OCT 22 - NOV 1 on O‘ahu

HIFF46 Submissions
Accepting Submissions for the 46th Annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival presented by Halekulani
Late Deadline June 5
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Summer Flix @ Prince Waikiki
Join us for another great summer slate of FREE outdoor screenings
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HIFF Selects
Enjoy a special screening each month, exclusive to HIFF Selects Members | July Film: ROSE OF NEVADA
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HIFILM PRODUCERS LAB
Held at the beautiful Nutridge Estate, the lab brings participants together for workshops, mentorship, and collaborative discussion.
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HIFF announces 2026 HIFILM Producers Lab participa…

‘Ōpio Fest

3rd Annual HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest: JUNIOR & NEXT G…

‘Ōpio Fest

3rd Annual HIFF ‘ŌPIO FEST(April 17-19) Lineup …

Hawai‘i Films

LĀHAINĀ RISING – Beyond the Flames

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DEPEYIZÉ Review | Video

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24 FLAVORS | Video Essay

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PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK Review

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Are All Ghosts Useful? A USEFUL GHOST REVIEW | Vid…

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Reflecting on Relationships and Legacy with CLIMBI…

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THE GOLDEN SPURTLE – Who Said Porridge is Bl…

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INDIGENOUS NAʻAU – Guiding Us Home

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SHAKTI | Video Essay

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Fostering Cinematic Excellence & Cultural Exchange

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 exchange through the cinema arts.

 

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