HIFF40 presented by Halekulani announces film lineup and hybrid event with select cinema screenings, drive-ins & online streaming available nationwide

The 40th edition of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) presented by Halekulani. Set to open on November 5th through the 29th, this year’s festival will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual screenings, making HIFF — for the first time ever — accessible to audiences all across the United States. In continuation of HIFF’s mission to advance understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and North America by presenting films from around the world, the festival will present over 200 films from 25 countries, and 17 world premieres.

As all of Hawai‘i follows to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City and County of Honolulu has set forth a new tiered framework aimed to slowly and safely reopen businesses and activities, while keeping the residents of Honolulu healthy. In an effort to reignite the local economy, HIFF will partner with Consolidated Theaters to present limited in-person screenings on Oahu. We will also host select drive-in events.

Hawai‘i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF)
Established in 1981, the Hawai‘i International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of cultural exchange and media in the Pacific Rim. HIFF is a premier international film event that has won the praise of international filmmakers, scholars, educators, governments, programmers and film industry leaders across the globe. HIFF’s programming has two particular mandates: to be a festival of record for emerging films from Asia, the Pacific, and North America and to present the top festival films from around the world, annually screening films from over 45 countries. HIFF Industry and HIFF VR presents content and panels in the fields of film, music, virtual reality, and new media entertainment. These transmedia programs reflect HIFF’s commitment to exhibiting innovative creative content coming from the Asia Pacific Rim. Visit hiff.org for more information.

HIFF’s key presenting sponsor is Halekulani Corporation and major sponsors are: Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hawaiian Airlines, Middle Management, and Consolidated Theaters.