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Hawaiʻi youth records score for ‘The Arrangements’ short film
The collaboration supports the short film “The Arrangements,” written and directed by Sonny Ganaden, which follows Micronesian youth as they honor the passing of a friend through shared ritual and resilience.
Akakū Upstairs: action watersports cinematographer Jace Panebianco
Renowned action watersports cinematographer, producer, and director, Jace Panebianco, will host a screening and discussion at the next Akakū Upstairs salon on August 17.
Akakū Upstairs: “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” film screening, discussion
Akakū Maui Community Media will host its next Akakū Upstairs salon on July 20, featuring a screening and discussion of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha”.
Haleakalā National Park Presents New Film “Koa Talking to Me”
The National Park Service is premiering “Koa Talking to Me,” a new short film following a Hawaiian man’s love for the rare and threatened koa tree. The film is now available to stream online.
Hawai‘i Film “Stoke” Heads to Amazon After Sell-Out Maui Screenings
Following a fleet of sell-out screenings on Maui earlier this year, Hawai’i-made film Stoke heads to Amazon starting Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Hawai‘i-Made Film Comes to Maui Regency Cinema
Hawaiʻi-made independent film “Stoke” is coming to Maui’s Kīhei Cinemas for one-night only on Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m.
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival Comes to Maui
From November 30 – December 2, the Maui Arts and Culture Center (MACC) will host the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, screening four separate films throughout the event.
Maui Film Festival Celestial Cinema 2018 Schedule
The 19th annual Maui Film Festival will take place from June 13 to 17, 2018 at the Wailea Resort. A full schedule of events and screenings was released, including the lineup for the popular Celestial Cinema (listed below), which will be set up at the Wailea Gold and Emerald Golf Course.
Nick Robinson to Receive 2018 Maui Film Festival Rising Star Award
Nick Robinson will receive the 2018 Maui Film Festival Rising Star Award. Robinson was most recently seen starring as the title character in Fox 2000’s Love, Simon, directed by Greg Berlanti.
EXCLUSIVE: Lāna‘i’s Hensley Celebrates KULEANA in Isle’s Newly Renovated Theater
Maui Now spoke with Lānaʻi resident Bill Hensley who was among the list of some 150 actors, primarily Maui County residents, who had parts in the film.
Aloha From Lavaland Documentary Debuts Online
Aloha from Lavaland, a documentary that follows follows the aftermath of the 2014 eruption of Hawai‘i’s Kilauea volcano is scheduled to be released on Amazon and iTunes on Nov. 15.
Kohne’s ‘Kuleana’ Wins Best of Fest Award
Kuleana, created by Maui’s Brian Kohne, was honored with a fourth top festival award taking home “Best of Fest” in the Guam International Film Festival.
Maui-Born Filmmaker Directs ‘The Glass Castle,’ Opening Nationwide Today
Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, originally of Haʻikū, Maui, directed “The Glass Castle,” a film that is scheduled to open in theaters nationwide today.
Connie Britton to Receive Navigator Award at 2017 Maui Film Festival
The Maui Film Festival has selected Connie Britton as the recipient of its Navigator Award. She stars in “Beatriz at Dinner,” screening at the Celestial Cinema.
Karen Gillan to Receive Rising Star Award at 2017 Maui Film Festival
Actress Karen Gillan will be the recipient of this year’s Rising Star Award at the 2017 #MauiFilmFest. She stars in both Doctor Who and Guardians of the Galaxy.
