About HIFF

Honolulu International Film Festival
January 16 - 18, 2009

Aloha and welcome to the Honolulu International Film Festival!

The 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival will be held January 16 - 18, 2009 along the pristine shores of world-famous Waikiki Beach.

The Honolulu International Film Festival is a crossroads of the world, bridging the gap between East and West and held annually on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. Surrounded by the sparkling Pacific and spectacular scenery, the Honolulu International Film Festival recognizes outstanding achievement in filmmaking from around the world. It is our mission to showcase the finest independent cinema the world has to offer while helping to advance the careers of promising filmmakers by providing a platform through which their talents can be recognized.

Known as "The Gathering Isle", Oahu is a very special place, full of aloha spirit and splendor. The Honolulu International Film Festival is honored to call this incredible island home where we merge the magic of film with the magic of the islands!

The Honolulu International Film Festival offers a variety of film screenings, special Hawaiian premieres, celebrity tributes, interactive panel discussions, a screenplay competition, a filmmaker reception luau, as well as a closing award ceremony and brunch.

This year's festival will showcase Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films, Foreign Films, Hawaiian Films, Action Sports Films, Music Videos, Experimental Films, Television Pilots, Environmental Films, and more.

Mahalo Nui Loa and we look forward to seeing you in the islands for this year's festival!