Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 10, 1 October 2004 — Thursv Oct. 21 - Sunv Oct. 31 -- Hawaiʻi lnternational Film Festival [ARTICLE]

Thursv Oct. 21 - Sunv Oct. 31 -- Hawaiʻi lnternational Film Festival

( Established in 1981, the Hawai'i ^ International Film Festival (HIFF) is ^ dedicated to advance understanding ( and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific Rim and North America through the medium of film. HIFF has heeome the premiere international film event in the Pacific and has won the praise of governments, filmmakers, scholars, educators, programmers and film industry leaders throughout the world. As the largest "East meets West" festival in the United States, HIFF is the primary source in the nation for the discovery and exhibition of Asian and Pacific feature films, documentaries and videos. This statewide event will show a full slate of feature films, documentaries and short subjects. HIFF includes seminars, workshops, special award presentations and receptions. Special appearances by iInternational guests include movie stars, filmmakers, press/media, and film industry professionals. $8, $7 for students, seniors, children and military or $6 for FVHIFF members. Various times. Dozens of movie theaters across the state. For information, visit www.hiff.org, or eall 528-3456, ext 16.