Hawai‘i International Film Festival Presented by Halekulani

The 45th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival Presented by Halekulani returns to Consolidated Theatres Kahala, highlighting the best in new cinema from Hawai‘i, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the world while blending the rich cultural heritage of the islands with innovative storytelling techniques and diverse perspectives. This year’s festival will present hundreds of new premieres along with HIFF's first ever Industry Conference, which will serve as a knowledge-building platform for international creatives featuring panel events, workshops, a pitch competition, and keynote guests.

Experience movie magic at a world-renowned film festival with premiere events, filmmaker q&as, and panel events. See films from around the world with special showcases for cinema coming from Hawai‘i, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, the Pacific Islands, Taiwan, in addition to programs of the best in new independent cinema from around the world. As an Academy-Award® qualifying Festival, HIFF features multiple outstanding short film programs throughout the Festival.

Passes are now available for purchase and individual tickets will go on sale in September.