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Molokaʻi short film, Kala makes Maui debut after taking honors at HIFF

“Kala is a film that we hope will speak directly to our community and others like it. It is a story about forgiveness and the healing of deep family bonds. It is also a celebration of our unique lifestyle and our reliance on nature and cultural practice as a source for both our sustenance as well as our well-being,” said co-director and writer Matt Yamashita.

Top 20 things to do on Maui, Oct. 26-Nov. 5: Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, The Voice’s Jason Arcilla, Halloween costume contests, Aloha Festivals

For entertainment this week on Maui, there are the Aloha Festivals in Hāna and Wailea; fundraising concerts for Maui wildfire victims, Halloween costume contests around the island, and a performance in Kula by The Voice’s contestant Jason Arcilla. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

2023 Hawaiʻi International Film Festival returns to Maui, Oct. 27-29

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a return to Maui of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) with six feature films, a program of six short films, and a showcase of four documentaries. All screenings will take place in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater starting Friday, Oct. 27 and concluding Sunday, Oct. 29.

“Our Makawao” producer to speak at Upcountry Rotary meeting

Film Producer Sunny Jordan will speak at the June 17, 2022, meeting of the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui. She will discuss filming her “Our Makawao” documentary about the history of Makawao.