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MISSION
Hālāwai's mission is to advance and support an inclusive community with shared interests in the culture and future of the people of Hawaiʻi and other Pacific Islands.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center

La Mama Experimental Theatre Club

Submit your film

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Now accepting short and feature length films, until September 1st.

We do anticipate asking follow up questions before acceptance, so please keep a look out for our communications.

Acceptances will be notified by September 29th.

About the Film Festival:

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The Hālāwai Film Festival (HFF) endeavors to celebrate, showcase and cultivate talent and cultural resources of the Pacific Islands in the New York metropolitan area.

Hālāwai translates to “meeting” as well as "horizon".

HFF is dedicated to broadening horizons, to tell a richer, more comprehensive story of the Pacific Islands beyond the common experiences of visitors and tourists. Above all, HFF is a platform for indigenous Pacific Island voices to be heard and recognized—where they can tell their stories and share their art with the broader New York community.

Schedule:

Saturday, October 28—Opening Day

  • NYPL at Lincoln Center (12pm – 6pm)
    • Opening with Ka Huaka’i: The Journey to Merrie Monarch
    • 'OHINA Shortfilm Block
    • Closing with Waikiki The Film
  • Film at Lincoln Center (3pm – 8pm)
    • Featuring Student Short Films 
    • Workshops by International Cultural Arts Network (ICAN)

Sunday, October 29—Closing Day
  • Angelika Village East (10am – 9pm)
    • Two theaters running films all day
    • Closing Showing of The Wind and the Reckoning 
  • La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (6pm-9pm)
    • Closing Gala
    • Entertainment - Makana 
    • VR Experience
Monday, October 30 —Private VIP Event
  • Tommy Bahama 5th Ave (6pm-9pm)
    • The Wind and the Reckoning
    • VR Experience

Our Sponsors:

Silver
Bronze

The Asian American Foundation

Our Partners:

Lead Partners
Community Partners
Aligned with our mission, Hālāwai is excited to partner with our community organizations. With boots on the ground and active resources, we are excited to provide this support for our filmmakers.
Festival Sponsors
Hospitality Partners
A proud partner of the Hālāwai Film Festival, citizenM is located in the heart of Times Square.

citizenM New York Times Square hotel
218 West 50th Street
NY 10019 New York
United States
Tel. Direct: 212-461-3638 | Website

The Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023
Tel. Direct: 646.289.8635 | Fax: 212.265.7401 | www.empirehotelnyc.com
Located Across from Lincoln Center

18% off our Best Available Rate and we will waive the residence fee.  
Booking link: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=40996&Chain=30656&config=Corp&promo=CORP
 
Promo Code: CORP

Get involved!

As a non-profit all volunteer organization, Hālāwai Film Festival has always relied on the kindness of our community. It simply wouldn’t exist without help.

Become a Sponsor

We have opportunities to support our festival at all levels of engagement. From direct financial support to providing goods and services, there are many ways to make a tax-deductible contribution.

Sponsorship of the Festival allows you to:
  • Build brand recognition and increase your profile with the Festival’s world-wide and local reputation.
  • Offer unique activations and direct engagements with our audiences.
  • Entertain your VIP clients, prospects and employees with “red carpet” events, exclusive access to talent, and reserved seating.
  • Showcase your company’s commitment to the arts and advancement of the Polynesian Stories and Talent.

Become a Volunteer

As always, our festival would not be possible without the support of our volunteer community! We rely on dedicated volunteers to generously devote their time and energy to all of Hālāwai's events and this is no different. 

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and be a part of the festival.  From day of assistance, to help with coordination, and the back office. Our volunteers will have hands-on experience on how to successfully run a festival. From PR, Marketing, Social Media, Ticketing, Film Curation, and Red Carpet events.

Donate

Hālāwai, Inc. is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. You can help us continue this film festival and other great programming by making a tax-deductible contribution or by donating goods and services. Your support will help our organization and the programming that we strive to provide for the community.
You can also make a cash or check donation by mailing your contribution to:
​Halawai, Inc.
P.O. Box 250189
New York, NY 10025-9991

Mahalo for your generosity
For more information, please contact us at filmfestival@halawai.org.
Halawai, Inc
P.O. Box 250189
​New York, NY 10025-9991