Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF), an Academy Awards®-qualifying festival, celebrates dynamic cinema from Asia and the Pacific while championing Native Hawaiian and Indigenous filmmakers through powerful storytelling and groundbreaking programming.

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) is the only Academy Awards® qualifying film festival in the State of Hawai‘i. Established in 1981, HIFF was founded with the goal of showcasing the vibrant and diverse cinematic voices from the Asia-Pacific region, as well as promoting cultural exchange through the medium of film. Over the decades, the festival has grown into one of the most important platforms for celebrating international cinema, particularly films from Asia, the Pacific Islands, and North America.