Hawaii International Film Festival

Update: The Full HIFF46 Lineup is now live at boxoffice.hiff.org HIFF46 Opens with the World Premiere of THE NAVIGATOR at the Historic Hawai‘i Theatre Center and Presents the Hawai’i Premiere of Sung Kang’s DRIFTER as Centerpiece 84 features and 86 shorts include 34 World, 6 North American, 12 U.S., 3 International Premieres; 30 Made […]

Consolidated Theatres and the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) are launching HIFF WEDNESDAYS, a new biweekly theatrical series bringing Hawai‘i-made films to audiences across O‘ahu and creating a year-round platform for local filmmakers beyond the annual Festival. Beginning Wednesday, September 2, every other Wednesday at 7:00 PM, a speci

The HIFF ONLINE CREATIVES & CRITICS IMMERSIVE (HOCCI) returns for its fifth year in 2026, continuing its mission to cultivate the next generation of film critics and cultural voices in Hawai‘i. Powered by Critical Minded, HOCCI supports sustainable film criticism through mentorship, professional development, and paid career opportunities.

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) today announces its First Wave of Films for the 46th edition of the Festival (HIFF46 presented by Halekulani), taking place October 21–November 5, 2026 on O‘ahu, followed by screenings across the Neighbor Islands. HIFF46 PASSES ON SALE NOW This first look at HIFF46 previews 15 films representing […]

Photo Caption: The HIFF team at the 79th Cannes Film Festival (L to R): Aaron Hansen, Melina Coumas, Roma Lerner, Jen May Pastores No two film festivals are the same. Building on the foundation she developed as a HIFF intern, Roma Lerner—a Hawaiʻi native and Film and Environmental Studies student at Colgate University—set out […]

Cover photo by: Jen May Pastores – Cast members and team of New Zealand TV series TANGATA PAI (GOOD PEOPLE) attending HIFF’s inaugural HIFILM Industry Conference, October 26, 2025 In the fall of 2025, rolls of film were dedicated to documenting the people, places, and moments at the 45th Hawai‘i International Film Festival. The resulting […]

The 2026 HIFILM Producers Lab marked an exciting evolution of our lab programming, shifting focus from story development to the vital, often under-recognized role of the producer.

Instagram Facebook Youtube HIFF is excited to share a new opportunity for student filmmakers in partnership with Fields Psychiatric Consultants! Make a 30-60 second video commercial for Fields Psychiatric Consultants incorporating the phrase, “Same time next week?” Two winners, one K-12 and one University, will each receive a $750 Prize and screen