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Spectra Fest Lahaina 2025 to celebrate Maui arts, culture and community, June 9-13
Spectra Fest—a movement that brings together artists, musicians, filmmakers, educators, and local businesses to inspire creativity, foster economic growth, and strengthen community connections—takes place June 9-13 in support of the community of Lahaina, Maui. The event includes Lahaina Intermediate School murals with Hawaii Walls, educational workshops for the community by CreativeMornings, a free film screening by HIFF, an urban makers market by Art + Flea, live music curated by TheBrewz and more.
‘Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool’ documentary screens at Kāʻanapali Beach Resort on Nov. 20
Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter will host a free screening of Inflatable Film’s award-winning, 40-minute documentary, “Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool” on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. The documentary follows local Maui surf instructor Robert “Bully” Kotter and his mentorship of Lahaina’s under-served youth during the pandemic.
HIFF returns to MACC with all exclusive Made in Hawaiʻi films
The 44th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) presented by Halekulani celebrates returns to the MACC Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 with six Made in Hawaii Feature Films and four Made in Hawaii Short Films under the theme “Creating New Traditions” 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.
Hawai‘i International Film Festival returns to Maui with six feature films and documentaries, selection of short films
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the Maui Showcase for the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) with six feature films, one short film, and a collection of four ‘Made in Hawai‘i’ short films. All screenings will take place in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater starting Saturday, Oct. 19 and concluding Sunday, Oct. 20.
Award-winning Made on Maui film, ‘My Partner’ debuts on VOD Sept. 24
Film festival favorite “My Partner,” a tender Boys’ Love drama and coming-of-age tale shot in Lahaina prior to the devastating fire in 2023, will be available on major streaming VOD (video on demand) platforms beginning Sept. 24, 2024.
Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony to receive $50K grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony has been approved for a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant will support the Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony’s annual Pacific Music Institute summer program, strategic planning initiatives for board members, faculty, and staff, and a neighbor island performance tour for young musicians.
First HIFF ‘Ōpio Fest celebrates Hawaiʻi student filmmakers this weekend
Fresh off its Spring Showcase, Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) has invited 48 student short films to be presented at its first-ever ‘Ōpio Fest. The students represent 33 different schools from O’ahu, Kaua’i, Maui, Lana’i, Big Island—and two from Alaska.
Hawaiʻi film and creative media industry gets spotlight, backing as awards season nears
The Hawai‘i state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s Creative Industries Division is supporting awards season marketing for local films. This is in an effort to reach global audiences and pave the way toward a more vibrant locally created media industry.
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival and UH Academy for Creative Media launch student accelerator program
This year-long partnership provides all students across the University’s ACM System access to cinema and media mentorship, networking, filmmaker visits to classes across UH campuses and a complimentary HIFF43 pass.
HIFF returns to Maui with three feature films and selection of shorts, Nov. 18-19
The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival returns to Maui with three feature films and a showing of six short films. All screenings will take place at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Nov. 18-19.
Maui-Made film ‘Kuleana’ Headed to Made in Hawai‘i Film Festival
Maui’s cinema darling Kuleana has been selected to screen at the Made in Hawaiʻi Film Festival, happening Aug. 25 at the Hilo Palace Theater on Hawaiʻi Island.
KULEANA Proving Popular Among Mainland Hālau, Held Over for Week 5 in Hawai‘i
The Maui-made film KULEANA was held over for a fifth week, surviving the onslaught of the AVENGERS, for at least this week.
EXCLUSIVE: KULEANA’s Weekend Opening on Maui
Maui Now’s Wendy Osher attended Saturday’s opening event at the Maui Mall where the film’s producers and actors held a red carpet meet-and-greet event.
Maui-Made Film KULEANA Opens in Theaters Statewide March 30
The award-winning film KULEANA hits theaters statewide with its theatrical release on March 30th at Regal and Consolidated Theaters throughout Hawaiʻi.
Maui-Made Film Kuleana Gears Up for Hawai‘i and Guam Release
The film will be opening at eight theaters across the state and a ninth on Guam with details expected to be released next week.
