Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Hawai’i International Film Festival Opens with 'Rental Family'
The Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) is kicking off!
This year's festival begins with the film 'Rental Family', and features 'No Other Choice' as a highlight.
The festival will show many films from around the world.
In addition to the movies, there will be a conference for film industry folks.
The festival will honor filmmakers with awards.
There will be screenings in Honolulu and other islands.
HIFF continues showcasing international cinema, and helps film industry professionals network.
HIFF will open with 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser and the Centerpiece film 'No Other Choice'.
Park Chan-wook to receive Vision In Film Award; Melanie Lynksey and Kenji Tanigaki will receive Career Achievement and Maverick Awards, respectively.
HIFF will present a Trailblazer Award to the team behind Apple TV+ series Chief Of War.
The festival is launching the HIFFILM Industry Conference.
HIFF will screen 72 features and 143 short films from 44 countries.
- Who
- HIFF organizers, filmmakers, and industry professionals.
- What
- The 45th Hawai’i International Film Festival opening, screenings, and industry conference.
- When
- October 15-26, 2024, with screenings extending into November.
- Where
- Honolulu, West O`ahu, Maui, Lana`I, Kaua`I, Big Island, and Moloka`I.
- Why
- To showcase global cinema and facilitate industry exchange.
- Festival Name
- Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF)
- Opening Film
- Rental Family
- Centerpiece Film
- No Other Choice
- Festival Dates
- October 15-26 in Honolulu; Oct 28-30 in West O`ahu; screenings on Maui (Oct 19-20), Lana`I (Oct 21-23), Kaua`I (Nov 1-3), Big Island (Waimea, Nov 7-9), Maui (Nov 8-9) Big Island (Hilo, Nov 13-16) and Moloka`I (Nov 14-16)