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The Hawaii International Film Festival has sponsorship opportunities that meet your marketing and philanthropic goals!
Begun in 1981, the Hawaii International Film Festival is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing Hawaii with the best selection of current international, artistic, and independent films. HIFF's mission is to promote cultural understanding of the East and West through the art of cinema through year-round programming.
HIFF’s major annual event is the Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival presenting more than over 200 films and shorts from around the world. The film festival also provides island-wide educational programs, statewide film screenings, and special events such as Oscar Night® America.
2008 MARKETING BROCHURE
 Take a look at this year's marketing brochure (PDF), just click on the image to the right. This contains past signature events, awards, public outreach, partnerships, films and attendees.
WHY SPONSOR?
Sponsoring HIFF is an effective way to reach target audiences and increase brand loyalty. Participating in the film festival demonstrates social responsibility and support of Hawaii’s culture and arts. In addition, a HIFF sponsorship opens opportunities to entertain and attract clients and employees.
» View a list of our current sponsors
» Watch HIFF trailers from the past several years:
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
CONTACT
Liwei Kimura
Development Specialist
+1 (808) 528-3456 ext. 113
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2007 FALL FILM FESTIVAL
- 10 days. 184 films. 37 countries. 73,000 attendees!
- 19 world premieres
- 28 U.S. premieres
- 95 Hawaii premieres
- Over 24 million media impressions
LVHIFF Awards
- Halekulani Golden Orchid Award (Best Feature) – THE HOME SONG STORIES
- Halekulani Golden Orchid Award (Best Documentary) – BEAUTIFUL SON
- Halekulani Golden Orchid Award Special Mention – KALAUPAPA HEAVEN
- Achievement In Acting Award – JOAN CHEN
- Vision In Film Award – HAWAI'I STATE LEGISLATURE
- NETPAC Award – OWL AND THE SPARROW
- Pacific Panorama Award – LAHAINA: WAVES OF CHANGE
- Honolulu Magazine Award For Best Short – PRETEND (NAGPAPANGGAP)
- Cause And F(X) Dream Digital Award – BROTHER
- VOD Viewers Choice Award – THE MONKEYBOY FEVER
- Audience Choice Award (Best Feature) – A LOVE
- Audience Choice Award (Best Documentary) – BEAUTIFUL SON
- Audience Choice Award (Best Short Film) – VALIDATION
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
- Student Showcase – Featuring 8 of the best videos from secondary school students throughout the state including documentaries, dramas, and experimental shorts.
- Guest Filmmaker Program – 12 filmmakers and actors made a combined 20 school visits and shared insights with primary and secondary school students through classroom visits, multi-island video conferences, and a seminar geared exclusively toward students.
- Cultural and Visual Literacy Program (CVLP) – Free screenings of three highly acclaimed films helped to bring classroom lessons to life for over 1000 secondary school students. Collateral lesson plans developed in partnership with the University of Hawaii at Manoa were posted on HIFF’s website.
SEMINARS / PANEL DISCUSSIONS / WORKSHOPS
- American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile
- Book to Film: Crossing Boundaries, Creating Worlds
- Hawaii's 15-20% Film Tax Credit
- Living Chinese Philosophy
WHO
- Over 65,000 in attendance two years in a row
- Over 300 filmmakers, international delegates, and film industry professionals
- About 250 individuals volunteered their time with over 3000 hours of coverage
WHERE
- Oahu venues: Dole Cannery Stadium 18, Hawaii Theatre Center, Sunset on the Beach
- HIFF’s presence on the neighbor islands remained significant with screenings on Maui, Kauai, Big Island, Lanai and Molokai
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