#Maui Film festival
Imua Family Services to debut ‘Be Reel Child and Youth Film Festival’ in May 2026
Imua Family Services has announced the launch of the Be Reel Child & Youth Film Festival. The three-day film festival “created for kids, about kids and by kids” is set to debut in May 2026.
Maui Film Festival’s 25-year run is over; Wailuku Film Festival to start in 2026 with different focus
The beloved Maui Film Festival ran from 2000 to 2024, but Barry and Stella Rivers, the married couple who ran the event, said it was a “great ride” but now they want to retire.
Halloween-thriller set at Kīhei Charter School to feature in local film festival, Oct. 19
A Halloween-themed thriller filmed at Kīhei Charter School will be featured at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s McCoy Theater this month.
Maui Film Festival to honor director-musician-actor Robert Schwartzman
Director-musician-actor Robert Schwartzman will be honored with the Lights! Camera! Passion! Award during the Maui Film Festival, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary Aug. 29-Sept. 2 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
Maui man’s decade-long passion project, ‘The Sailing Movie’ planned for public release in the fall
Haʻikū filmmaker Ryan Luskin’s film “The Sailing Movie” is scheduled for public release this fall. “The Sailing Movie” is the tale of Luskin’s son Saelyn and his right of passage, as he sails with his parents through 16 countries in search of “six essential life skills to thrive on a quickly changing planet.” While the bulk of the project was shot in 2013 in the Caribbean, crucial segments were filmed more recently on Maui.
Film documents environmentalists’ crusade to halt sewage disposal into Maui waters
Filmmaker Alli Waters tells the story about the successful US Supreme Court fight to force Maui County to stop polluting nearshore waters by disposing of treated sewage through injection wells.
Annie Gonzalez wins Rising Star Award at 2023 Maui Film Festival
The 2023 Maui Film Festival’s Rising Star Award went to Annie Gonzalez in Eva Longoria’s feature film directorial debut Flamin’ Hot.
Maui Film Festival final night features “Sweet Adventure,” “Savage Waters,” and “Tiki Taane in Session with CSO”
The final night of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features three films: “Sweet Adventure” at 5:30 p.m., “Savage Waters” at 6:45 p.m, and “Tiki Taane in Session with CSO” at 8:45 p.m.
Day 4 of Maui Film Festival features “Blueback” and “The Road to Patagonia”
Day four of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Blueback” at 5:30 p.m, and “The Road to Patagonia” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Day 3 of Maui Film Festival features “Immediate Family” and “Jules”
Day three of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Immediate Family” at 5:30 p.m., and “Jules” at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Day 2 of Maui Film Festival features “Common Ground” and “The Engine Inside”
Day two of the Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema features two films: “Common Ground” at 5:30 p.m. and “The Engine Inside” at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
“Big Wave Guardians” and “Humanity Stoked” at the Maui Film Festival, June 28, 2023
The Maui Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with a one-of-a-kind Stardust Cinema which includes 11 feature film premieres taking place June 28 to July 2 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
Common Ground documentary to screen at Maui Film Festival, June 29, 2023
The film is entertaining, a how-to primer for regenerative agriculture and a powerful call to action to fix our food system. Common Ground features appearances and narration by Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Rosario Dawson, Ian Somerhalder and Woody Harrelson. It is the highly anticipated follow up film to Kiss the Ground.
Maui Film Festival announces 2023 honorees and film slate
The festival honors: Annie Gonzalez, starring as ‘Judy Montañez’ in Flamin’ Hot, with the Rising Star Award; and Yara Shahidi, starring as ‘Tinker Bell’ in Disney’s live action film Peter Pan & Wendy, will receive the Shining Star Award.
Top 20 things to do on Maui June 21-27: Rebel Souljahz’s reggae, Maui Film Festival, Beatbox Championship, guitar festival
The Top 20 things to do on Maui for the week of June 21-27 includes: Rebel Souljahz’s reggae concert, Maui Film Festival and the Hawaiʻi Beatbox Championship. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
2023 Maui Film Festival STARDUST CINEMA
The 2023 Maui Film Festival presents STARDUST CINEMA, June 28 to July 2, 2023. Enjoy five engaging nights with 16 Maui Film Premieres, surprise titles, several short films, and nightly festivities which may include an eclectic mix of live music, Kahiko style hula, and tributes.
Surf documentary reminds audiences that political conflict cannot stop surfing
“Keep It A Secret,” a documentary by Sean Duggan, recounts the emergence of surfing in Ireland and explores how amidst political and nationalist conflict, the unwavering influence of surfing on the island could not be stopped.
Maui Film Festival’s honorees include Yellowjackets’ Christina Ricci
The Maui Film Festival announced today its 2022 honorees for the 22nd annual event, taking place July 6-10 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.
Maui film premieres shine over 5 nights at Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema
Maui Film Festival’s Stardust Cinema presents 13 Maui film premieres in five nights starting Wednesday, July 6, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
“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.
