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As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts.
HIFF is the sister festival of Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) & Shanghai Media and Entertainment Group (SMEG).
HISTORY
HIFF started as a project of the East-West Center, an educational and research institution created by U.S. Congress and located on the University of Hawai`i Manoa campus in Honolulu. Jeannette Paulson Hereniko was HIFF’s Founding Director, from 1981 to 1996.
In 1981, HIFF’s inaugural year, the program consisted of seven films from six countries which were viewed by an audience of 5,000. Today, HIFF is a premiere cinematic event in the Pacific and annually attracts more than 70,000 film enthusiasts from around the state, the nation and throughout the world.
PROGRAMMING
HIFF is unique in discovering features, documentaries and shorts from Asia made by Asians, films about the Pacific made by Pacific Islanders, and films made by Hawai`i filmmakers that present Hawai`i in a culturally accurate way.
Each year in preparation for the event, HIFF programmers view some 1,000 films and choose an average of 150 features, documentaries and film shorts. Among them are world premieres, North American premieres, U.S. premieres, experimental films, animation and digital works representing social and ethnic issues, and first features by new directors.
HIFF also conducts seminars, workshops, special award presentation receptions with top Asian, Pacific and North American filmmakers participating.
Since its inception, more than 950,000 people from throughout the world have shared HIFF film screenings and insights.
HIFF audiences reflect the diverse multi-cultural face of Hawaii. For example, Chinese Americans see films from Japan; Japanese Americans see films from Korea. In so doing, HIFF helps to enrich, enlighten and broaden support for Asian and Pacific films by HIFF members, film festival fans and new audiences alike.
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BY KIKI RIVERA
NOVEMBER 7 – DECEMBER 8, 2019
Sefina and Mele are in love, their engagement and deep bond reinforced by their shared Samoan heritage. When they suddenly find themselves tangled in a web of hidden truths, denial, and lies, their future together is threatened. Fa‘alavelave tackles a darkly taboo topic with humor in a queer Samoan context.
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As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts.
HIFF is the sister festival of Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) & Shanghai Media and Entertainment Group (SMEG).
HISTORY
HIFF started as a project of the East-West Center, an educational and research institution created by U.S. Congress and located on the University of Hawai`i Manoa campus in Honolulu. Jeannette Paulson Hereniko was HIFF’s Founding Director, from 1981 to 1996.
In 1981, HIFF’s inaugural year, the program consisted of seven films from six countries which were viewed by an audience of 5,000. Today, HIFF is a premiere cinematic event in the Pacific and annually attracts more than 70,000 film enthusiasts from around the state, the nation and throughout the world.
PROGRAMMING
HIFF is unique in discovering features, documentaries and shorts from Asia made by Asians, films about the Pacific made by Pacific Islanders, and films made by Hawai`i filmmakers that present Hawai`i in a culturally accurate way.
Each year in preparation for the event, HIFF programmers view some 1,000 films and choose an average of 150 features, documentaries and film shorts. Among them are world premieres, North American premieres, U.S. premieres, experimental films, animation and digital works representing social and ethnic issues, and first features by new directors.
HIFF also conducts seminars, workshops, special award presentation receptions with top Asian, Pacific and North American filmmakers participating.
Since its inception, more than 950,000 people from throughout the world have shared HIFF film screenings and insights.
HIFF audiences reflect the diverse multi-cultural face of Hawaii. For example, Chinese Americans see films from Japan; Japanese Americans see films from Korea. In so doing, HIFF helps to enrich, enlighten and broaden support for Asian and Pacific films by HIFF members, film festival fans and new audiences alike.
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Overview
Ryan K. Hew, Managing Partner of Hew & Bordenave, LLP, will present the basics of formation and compliance of non-profit organizations, including the various 501(c) types.
The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with guest speakers Jeff Hong (ACLU), Randy Soriano (Rotary e-Club of Hawai’i, Hawai’i Foodbank) and Shannon Nishio (Boys & Girls Club).
Whether you are interested in serving on a board, starting your own non-profit organization, or just need a refresher on the basics of non-profits, this event will be jam-packed with useful information.
Agenda
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Networking
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Presentation and Panel Discussion
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Networking
*Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Directed by Marlon T. Riggs. 1989. USA. 55 min.
The seminal documentary on Black gay life, Emmy Award-winning director Marlon T. Riggs’ 1989 Tongues Untied uses poetry, personal testimony, rap and performance (featuring poet Essex Hemphill and others), to describe the homophobia and racism that confront Black gay men.
The stories are fierce examples of homophobia and racism: the man refused entry to a gay bar because of his color; the college student left bleeding on the sidewalk after a gay-bashing; the loneliness and isolation of the drag queen. Yet they also affirm the black gay male experience: protest marches, smoky bars, “snap diva,” humorous “musicology” and Vogue dancers.
A quarter of a century after its release, director Marlon T. Riggs’ documentary, winner of the Los Angeles Film Critics Award, and Best Documentary prize at the Berlin Film Festival, is as relevant as ever.
“My struggle has allowed me to transcend that sense of shame and stigma identified with my being a black gay man. Having come through that fire, they can’t touch me.” — Marlon T. Riggs
Special thanks to The Pōpolo Project.
Prior to the screening, filmmaker Vivian Kleiman will provide a short introduction. After the film, Join us for a post-screening conversation moderated by Dr. Akiemi Glenn, Executive Director of The Pōpolo Project with panelists to be announced.
Vivian Kleiman is a Peabody Award-winning filmmaker whose work is noted for its cultural, ethnic, and stylistic diversity. From the poignant to the quirky, her films always approach their subject with insight, emotional resonance, and humor. A longtime collaborator with filmmaker Marlon Riggs, her credits include Additional Cinematography on his landmark experimental documentary Tongues Untied. Vivian was nominated for a National Emmy Award, Outstanding Individual Achievement for her work with Riggs on Color Adjustment, examining the representation of blacks in primetime TV. Vivian was honored to serve as the inaugural mentor under CAAM’s James Yee Mentorship Program. As an educator, she taught at Stanford University’s Graduate Program in Documentary Film & Video Production for 8 years. She is currently in post-production on No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics.
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BY KIKI RIVERA
NOVEMBER 7 – DECEMBER 8, 2019
Sefina and Mele are in love, their engagement and deep bond reinforced by their shared Samoan heritage. When they suddenly find themselves tangled in a web of hidden truths, denial, and lies, their future together is threatened. Fa‘alavelave tackles a darkly taboo topic with humor in a queer Samoan context.
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Follow our Social Stuff:Hawaii Gay Kickball League — Honolulu’s newest gay sports organization.
It’s a recreational league open to LGBTQ and our allies.
If you are interested in joining email mikey.rickman@gmail.com
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As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts.
HIFF is the sister festival of Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) & Shanghai Media and Entertainment Group (SMEG).
HISTORY
HIFF started as a project of the East-West Center, an educational and research institution created by U.S. Congress and located on the University of Hawai`i Manoa campus in Honolulu. Jeannette Paulson Hereniko was HIFF’s Founding Director, from 1981 to 1996.
In 1981, HIFF’s inaugural year, the program consisted of seven films from six countries which were viewed by an audience of 5,000. Today, HIFF is a premiere cinematic event in the Pacific and annually attracts more than 70,000 film enthusiasts from around the state, the nation and throughout the world.
PROGRAMMING
HIFF is unique in discovering features, documentaries and shorts from Asia made by Asians, films about the Pacific made by Pacific Islanders, and films made by Hawai`i filmmakers that present Hawai`i in a culturally accurate way.
Each year in preparation for the event, HIFF programmers view some 1,000 films and choose an average of 150 features, documentaries and film shorts. Among them are world premieres, North American premieres, U.S. premieres, experimental films, animation and digital works representing social and ethnic issues, and first features by new directors.
HIFF also conducts seminars, workshops, special award presentation receptions with top Asian, Pacific and North American filmmakers participating.
Since its inception, more than 950,000 people from throughout the world have shared HIFF film screenings and insights.
HIFF audiences reflect the diverse multi-cultural face of Hawaii. For example, Chinese Americans see films from Japan; Japanese Americans see films from Korea. In so doing, HIFF helps to enrich, enlighten and broaden support for Asian and Pacific films by HIFF members, film festival fans and new audiences alike.
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“Come and set sail aboard the World Famous Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand Waikiki Catamaran! Each week Hawaii’s most fun group set sail along the shores of Waikiki Beach with music, Mai Tai’s, Beer and fun! If you’re lucky you may even come across Whales or Dolphins! Whether you’re looking for a party or a romantic sail, you’re sure to enjoy yourself! Wear your swimsuit because if conditions are safe, the Captain will allow you to swim in the beautiful Pacific Ocean!”
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BY KIKI RIVERA
NOVEMBER 7 – DECEMBER 8, 2019
Sefina and Mele are in love, their engagement and deep bond reinforced by their shared Samoan heritage. When they suddenly find themselves tangled in a web of hidden truths, denial, and lies, their future together is threatened. Fa‘alavelave tackles a darkly taboo topic with humor in a queer Samoan context.
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