Oct 25, 2011

HIFF 2011: Audience Award winners na...

HIFF 2011: Audience Award winners named

“The Descendants,” “Aloha Buddha” and “Tsuyako” were this year’s fan favorites.

Oct 24, 2011

PICS: HIFF Closing Night Reception

PICS: HIFF Closing Night Reception

Festival delegates and supporters gathered for a party at Sam Choy’s Breakfast Lunch & Crab.

Oct 23, 2011

HIFF Staff Picks: Sunday, Oct. 23

HIFF Staff Picks: Sunday, Oct. 23

The final day of this year’s festival is marked by a sold-out screening of “The Descendants.”

Oct 23, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Senna’

HIFF Review: ‘Senna’

A promising documentary about the late Brazilian Formula One race driver.

Oct 22, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Red Dog’

HIFF Review: ‘Red Dog’

A touching yet raucous Australian film about a dog that affected the lives of many.

Oct 22, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Leave It on the Floor’...

HIFF Review: ‘Leave It on the Floor’

A rather superficial musical about the Los Angeles drag queen ballroom scene.

Oct 22, 2011

HIFF Staff Picks: Saturday, Oct. 22

HIFF Staff Picks: Saturday, Oct. 22

Free options abound today at HIFF.

Oct 21, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Legend of the Milleniu...

HIFF Review: ‘Legend of the Millenium Dragon’

“Dragon” falls short of being the must-watch epic that it aspires to be. It’s hamstrung by the story.

Oct 21, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Saigon Electric’

HIFF Review: ‘Saigon Electric’

“Saigon Electric” tells the story of modern day Vietnamese youth.

Oct 21, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Smokin’ Fish’

HIFF Review: ‘Smokin’ Fish’

A quirky but educational documentary about a native Alaskan in the fish trade.

Oct 21, 2011

HIFF Staff Picks: Friday, Oct. 21

HIFF Staff Picks: Friday, Oct. 21

The final weekend of this year’s festival kicks off with plenty of choices.

Oct 20, 2011

HIFF Staff Picks: Reggae, short film...

HIFF Staff Picks: Reggae, short films and more

HIFF staffers share their picks for films screening on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Oct 20, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Bob Marley: Making of ...

HIFF Review: ‘Bob Marley: Making of a Legend’

True fans of the legendary reggae artist won’t want to miss the archival footage found in this documentary.

Oct 20, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Aloha Buddha’

HIFF Review: ‘Aloha Buddha’

The documentary details a fascinating history of Buddhism in Hawaii.

Oct 20, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Ringing In Their Ears’...

HIFF Review: ‘Ringing In Their Ears’

The entertaining feature offers a condensed look of contemporary social ills facing Japan.

Oct 19, 2011

HIFF 2011: Golden Orchid, NETPAC win...

HIFF 2011: Golden Orchid, NETPAC winners announced

The winning films in three HIFF categories were announced during a ceremony at Washington Place.

Oct 19, 2011

HIFF Staff Picks: ‘Pina 3D,’ ‘Splint...

HIFF Staff Picks: ‘Pina 3D,’ ‘Splinters’ and more

Dance, surf and food are the topics of today’s favorite films, as chosen by HIFF staffers.

Oct 18, 2011

HIFF Review: ‘Éclair’

HIFF Review: ‘Éclair’

An orphan tries to find happiness in 1940s post-war Japan.

Oct 18, 2011

PICS: Tamlyn Tomita at HIFF

PICS: Tamlyn Tomita at HIFF

The Hawaii Film Festival at Regal Dole Cannery on Monday, Oct. 17.

Oct 18, 2011

PICS: ‘American Immigrant Filmmakers...

PICS: ‘American Immigrant Filmmakers’

“HIFF showcase with Vilcek” at Halekulani on Monday, Oct. 17.