HIFF launches Ōpio Fest for student films April 5-7

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HIFF launches Ōpio Fest for student films April 5-7

Join us for the HIFF 'Ōpio Fest

HIFF’s inaugural ‘Ōpio Fest is tailored to engage young audiences and families through a celebration of student films that spotlights the diverse voices of young filmmakers across Hawai‘i.

We are honored to bring this new Festival to audiences of all ages and take pride in offering all ‘Ōpio Fest programming completely FREE to the public!

Please join us in recognizing the remarkable achievements of these young filmmakers and we encourage you to support HIFF’s Education Programs by making an optional donation.

April 5-7 at Consolidated Theatres Kahala

HIFILM Panel: What is an Impact Producer?

FREE Virtual Event

SAT. MARCH 30 | 3:00pm

This free HIFILM Panel explores the importance of the IMPACT PRODUCER, a specialist who creates and manages social action campaigns, and are responsible for designing and implementing strategic impact and education strategies around social impact documentaries.

The panel features Meghan Welsch (THE SOCIAL DILEMMA, CHASING CORAL), and HIFF43 filmmakers, Leah Warshawski (UNCLE BULLY'S SURF SKOOL) and Laurel Tamayo (GEN Z MENTAL HEALTH: CLIMATE STORIES).

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GREEN NIGHT

SUN. MARCH 24 | 7:30pm

MON. MARCH 25 | 8:00pm

The 2024 Spring Showcase is proud to feature GREEN NIGHT, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, starring Fan Bingbing and Lee Joo-Young (BROKER, ITAEWON CLASS). Get your tickets now for this thrilling feminist noir, shot in both Korean and Mandarin.

HIFF is Making Moves!

Aloha friends,

It’s my delight to let you know about some big changes at HIFF. In addition to launching an entirely new Youth Showcase, HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest, we have recently moved offices! Our new location is at 3512 Waialae Ave, right in the heart of Kaimuki. We are excited to be joining the creative local community in the Kahala-Kaimuki corridor. While our offices are still in transition, keep your eyes out for a Summer 2024 Grand Opening event.

This space marks a new phase for our organization, as we grow HIFFs year-round presence offering additional programs and services to Hawai‘i’s film community. Our new storefront office and multi-use space will be used to host small events, a box office and merch store; HIFF member screenings, panels/workshops/labs, and meetups; and has the capability for use as production rental and additional workspace.

As always, I hope you consider becoming a HIFF member for advance notice on events and new members-only offerings. With more exciting things planned for the Fall, we look forward to soaring with you in 2024.

So much mahalo for your support. See you at the movies,

Beckie Stocchetti
HIFF Executive Director

20.03.2024 | Editor's blog

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