Hawaii Intl Film Festival
Website
https://hiff.org/
Event Info
The Hawaii International Film Festival is an annual event that takes place in Hawaii, US. The primary focus of this film festival is Asian-Pacific cinema, as well as offering education and showcasing the works of new and up-and-coming filmmakers. The main festival takes place every year in November in Honolulu. There are additional screenings across the state in Oahu, Hawai’i, Maui, and Kaua’i. There is a smaller event that generally takes place in March every year, the Spring Showcase. Organizers of the HIFF (Hawaii International Film Festival), offers industry and educational events throughout the year.
The event was founded by Jeanette Paulson Hereniko in 1981. It was a project of the East-West Center, an association that is responsible for this event growing in prominence in the manner that it did. Roger Ebert, the famed film critic, often attended this event due to having a deep, personal connection with it.
In 2020, the event had its 40th anniversary festival that featured a hybrid model due to the coronavirus. There are video on demand elements that were able to be streamed as well as drive-in screenings. There were a few, smaller cinema screenings as well. The dates for the 2021 event have not been announced yet.
FAQ
Has the event been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns? If so, was it canceled for 2020, 2021, or both?
The 41st Annual Hawaii International Film Festival will be a hybrid event held November 4-21, 2021 in Honolulu on the island of Oahu and online nationwide.
What is your current timeline for the event? When is it set to occur? Was it postponed or moved from its original date?
The main festival takes place every year in November in Honolulu. Event will be held from November 4, to November 21, 2021.
If the event is still occurring, what precautions are taken to mitigate the pandemic and keep attendees safe?
Hawaii International Film Festival will be a hybrid event due to the coronavirus. Making sure to safe audience from current pandemic situation.
When will tickets be made available for purchase? Where will they be sold?
The 41st Annual Hawaii International Film Festival will be stream online across the United States. However, there is no clear information on the ticket arrangement yet.
Are the tickets restricted in any way? Does the event cater to a specific segment of the population or is it for the general public? How far in advance are the tickets sold? Has the pandemic changed the way sales, refunds, or cancelations are being handled?
Tickets information will be released closer to the time of the event.
If applicable, are there any recommendations for specific locations for food and lodging while people attend event?
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