Hawai‘i International Film Festival

Presented By Kahilu & the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival

Audience watching a film in a theater, with text promoting the Hawai'i International Film Festival and a $63 all access pass.

Enjoy an All-Access Pass to the 2025 Hawai‘i International Film Festival at Kahilu Theatre—a celebration of cinematic artistry and storytelling that bridges cultures and communities across Hawai‘i and the Pacific Rim.

The Festival returns to Waimea with a powerful lineup of award-winning films, local premieres, and thought-provoking stories that illuminate the diverse voices and perspectives of our islands and beyond.

Join us for an unforgettable experience of film, conversation, and community—right here at the heart of the arts on Hawai‘i Island. 🌺

Two-Day Access Pass Subscription : Immerse Yourself in the Best of Hawai’i International Film Festival

A person wearing a dried plant crown holds their hands together in a prayer gesture; a circular badge reads “Supporting Film and Filmmakers 46 Since 1981,” and the text below reads “Making the Line.”
MAKING THE LINE
November 8, 2026
A collage of four film stills including a framed portrait, a coastal view, a woman looking up, and costumed characters, with a badge reading “Supporting Film and Filmmakers Since 1981.”
Pacific Showcase Shorts: Tracing Ho...
November 8, 2026
Two people holding up a Hawaiian flag, with text below reading: “Protecting Kahoʻolawe: 50 years of aloha ʻāina w/ Sacred Island: Living the Dream.”
PROTECTING KAHOʻOLAWE: 50 YEARS OF ...
November 8, 2026
A double-hulled sailing canoe on the ocean at night under a crescent moon, with a badge reading “Supporting Film and Filmmakers Since 1981” and the text “The Navigator” below.
THE NAVIGATOR
November 7, 2026
A group of six people standing in a field in front of a mountain, with a badge reading “46 Supporting Film and Filmmakers Since 1981” in the corner and the text “EA (SOVEREIGN)” below the image.
EA (SOVEREIGN)
November 7, 2026
A person leans their forehead against a horse’s head at sunset, with a circular badge reading “Supporting Film and Filmmakers 46 Since 1981” and the text “Guided by Horses.”
GUIDED BY HORSES
November 7, 2026
Audience watching a film in a theater, with text promoting the Hawai'i International Film Festival and a $63 all access pass.

Why Choose the Two-Day Access Pass?

  • Priority Seating: Beat the rush with priority access to seating. Arrive early and choose the best seats in the house before general admission.
  • Variety: With so many films to choose from, this pass allows you to explore different genres and discover new filmmakers.
  • Value: Get more for less with two days of screenings all for one affordable price.

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