6 Reasons to Attend Hawai‘i International Film Festival This Fall
Tickets for HIFF42 go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 17. Here’s our guide to what’s new and interesting this year.
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Catch the Thrilling Duke Kahanamoku Biopic “Waterman” in Theaters This April
Duke Kahanamoku negotiated more troubled waters than we think, while two Hawaiian films ask where Duke’s Hawai‘i went.
7 Foodie Movies at This Year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival and What to Eat During Them
Gather up your favorite kimbap, lumpia and pastries to eat while watching these international foodie films.
HIFF’s Eat.Drink.Film Series Brings Foodie Movies to Your Screen
From June 10 to 20, watch and rewatch food-focused feature films, documentaries and shorts at home.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: November 18–25, 2020
Listen to some soulful music, run like a free-range bird, buy tickets to the hottest food event and shop a showcase that features local designers and makers.
Where to Eat at Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s Ala Moana Drive-In Movies
Grab takeout from these 7 favorite restaurants and eateries at Ala Moana Center for movie meals and snacks.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: November 4–11, 2020
Make like a (free) tree, let your photo cheer on the Warriors at Aloha Stadium, watch a hula festival and get tickets to Hawai‘i’s biggest film festival.
The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu in November 2020
The 40th anniversary of an international film festival, a Thanksgiving concert, sunflower gazing, tree planting and more.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-October 29, 2020
Leeward Discovery Fair We’ve always been fans of this free day of art, science and creative activities at Leeward Community College. As you can guess, the popular event won’t be held in person this year. Instead, the staff at LCC…
Local Short Films for Free: HIFF@HOME Starts This Month
(Sponsored) Now you can stream award-winning local productions for free.
Seriously don’t-miss films coming up at HIFF
Sponsored Fall. A time for football, family, festivities … and films! The Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani runs from Nov. 7 to 17 on Oahu and as always, local film fans will have an abundant choice of cinematic…
Drool, ramen lovers: ‘Tampopo’ is playing at HIFF
There are many who take their food far too seriously. I admit to doing that on occasion myself. “Tampopo,” which makes a return engagement at the Hawaii International Film Festival, exposes the ridiculousness behind the many food fetishes we have.…
Film fans, spring into HIFF with our top picks
The 2017 HIFF Spring Showcase presented by Halekulani kicks off this Friday, March 31st and as always, there are way too many quality films to catch. So here are our picks for what we’re most excited to catch on the…
HIFF review: Foodie films you don’t want to miss
For many, the Hawaii International Film Festival is not only known for great films, it is also synonymous with great food. This year, HIFF features a pair of foodie films that should not be missed. It would be best to…
Hong Kong stars Cheng Pei Pei and Simon Yam coming to HIFF
Sponsored Not only does the Hawaii International Film Festival bring the best of global cinema to local audiences, it also brings in well-known filmmakers and stars. Film fans have have mingled with the likes of Oh Ji Ho, Daniel Henney…
HIFF is coming: 15 top picks + Win tickets to opening night
Sponsored The 36th annual Hawaii International Film Festival runs Nov. 3-13 and as always, there’s a great and varied selection of amazing films from Asia, the Pacific, North America and Europe. How do you pick what to see out of…
Win tickets to HIFF – ‘Seoul Searching’
We really enjoyed the Korean coming-of-age flick “Seoul Searching” — so much so that we feel that you should get to see it, too. Fans of John Hughes classics such as “The Breakfast Club” and “Sixteen Candles” will surely appreciate…
HIFF review: Food docs to whet your appetite
Food always features prominently at HIFF. This year is no different: There are a trio of food documentaries that will have you planning your next meal before the credits start rolling. “Foodies” Friday, Nov. 13, 5:45 p.m., Dole Sunday, Nov.…
Ridiculously short interviews: Ohina Short Film Showcase
This year, I was asked to be a judge at the Ohina Short Film Showcase by Gerard Elmore, the executive director. I was honored – but wary. This micro-fest has showcased Hawaii’s best short films for 15 years. But would…
Get discounts for HIFF Spring Showcase’s Frolic-presented films
Frolic is pleased as punch to be a first-time community co-presenter for two highly anticipated films at the Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase: “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” and “Steak (R)evolution.” We pegged both as personal and…
HIFF Spring Showcase preview
Let’s face it. 2015 hasn’t been a stellar years for movies so far. Outside of a cool young British spy and some whips and chains, the films this year have been pretty (yawn!) forgettable. That’s why I’m super pumped about…
Chain of Fire launches prologue exhibition
Chain of Fire: The Prologue Exhibition for the 2016 Honolulu Biennial held its opening reception Thursday evening in Our Kaka’ako, featuring a special showcase of the participating artists’ portfolios. The 11-day exhibition running through Nov. 9 is co-presented by Hawai’i…
HIFF preview: ‘The Fishing Club’
Rainy and muggy weather nor questions of will or won’t hurricane Ana hit Oahu didn’t stop the cast and crew of the “The Fishing Club” from gathering Friday night at Kaka‘ako Agora for a preview screening of the film that…
Q&A with HIFF’s Anderson Le
Photo courtesy of Bao Nguyen. Anderson Le has your dream job. As programming director of the Hawaii International Film Festival since 2002, Le travels the world watching movies. While it’s more fun than typing TPS reports, his work is…
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