Hawaii International Film Festival

Hawai'i International Film Festival

Location	Hawaii, United States
Founded	1981
Founded by	Jeannette Paulson Hereniko
Directors	Beckie Stocchetti
Artistic director	Anderson Le
No. of films	200
Festival date	Every year, during Fall
Language	International
Website	www.hiff.org
Current: 43rd Annual Hawai'i International Film Festival Presented by Halekulani
44th 42nd

The Hawai'i International Film Festival (HIFF) is an annual film festival held in the United States state of Hawaii.

HIFF has a focus on Asian-Pacific cinema, education, and the work of new and emerging filmmakers.^[1] HIFF's primary festival is held annually in Honolulu over November, with additional screenings and events held across the Hawaiian Islands of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi and Maui. The festival also holds a smaller Spring Showcase in March and runs education and industry events throughout the year.^[2]

In 2018, HIFF welcomed over 44,000 attendees.^[3]

The Hawai'i International Film Festival (HIFF) has earned the distinction of being the nation's preeminent source of discovery and exhibition of Native Hawaiian and Asian-Pacific cinema and new media. HIFF is the only statewide film festival in the United States, and the only Academy Award Qualifying film festival with a focus on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander content. HIFF's mission is two-fold: to bring the best in international cinema to Hawai'i, and to advance the understanding and cultural exchange among the people of Asia, the Pacific, and North America through the medium of film. HIFF also presents educational content including panels and workshops in the fields of film, music, technology, and media.^[4]