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The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival returns to the MACC, Oct 19-20
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the Maui Showcase for the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) with nine documentary films, including a collection of four short films, as well as one drama short film. All screenings will take place in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater starting Saturday, Nov. 8, and concluding Sunday, Nov. 9. Tickets for HIFF 2024 Maui Showcase are on sale now at MauiArts.org.
Akakū Upstairs salon features filmmakers Brian Kohne and Stefan Schaefer, July 17
Maui filmmakers Brian Kohne and Stefan Schaefer will be featured at Akakū’s July Upstairs Salon, taking place Thursday, July 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the media center’s upstairs space in Kahului.
Hisako Film Lab and Maui Huliau Foundation collaborate on Spring Lab filmmaking program for Maui youth
Hisako Film Lab, founded by Maui-raised filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, is partnering with Maui Huliau Foundation to offer an after-school filmmaking program available to youth in grades 9-12 from all schools.
Destin Daniel Cretton’s HISAKO Film Lab hosts a short film screening by Maui youth filmmakers, Aug. 10
HISAKO Film Lab is a nonprofit program coming from HISAKO Productions, a company created by Maui-born filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) in collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Academy For Creative Media.
Drive-In Movie Night Feb. 20 Featuring ‘Aloha Surf Hotel’ at UH Maui College
Maui Hui Mālama’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program is hosting a drive-in event featuring “Aloha Surf Hotel,” a locally-produced film by Stefan Schaefer, Founder of Cicala Filmworks. It will be Feb. 20 at 6 pm in the parking lot of the UH Maui College.
Filmmaker Kohne Leads UHMC Creative Media Program
Award-winning producer and director Brian Kohne is the new director for the Creative Media program at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College.
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 Held Over for Week 7, Maui Stars Attend LA Premiere
By popular demand, Hawai‘i-made KULEANA will is held over on Maui and Keauhou for week seven.
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.
Cast and Crew of ‘KULEANA’ Honored with Maui Council Resolution
The recognition comes after a strong opening weekend in Hawaiʻi, with Regal theaters across the state holding over the film. The positive performance has led..
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 Mayor to Join Cast in Commemorative Kuleana Opening
To commemorate KULEANA’s milestone achievement, Mayor Arakawa and County Film Commissioner Bennett will join the cast and crew at the Maui Mall on March 31.
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.
Award-Winning Filmmaker to Teach Digital Storytelling at UH Maui College
The creative media program at UHMC welcomes award-winning director, writer and producer Brian Kohne to teach its digital storytelling class in spring 2018.
Maui Film, “Kuleana” Kicks Off Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Next up for KULEANA will be a one-night-only screening on Maui during the holidays – stay tuned for an exclusive announcement
