Hālāwai is Proud to Announce
October 28th - 30th, 2023
*Please note, all tickets in Eventbrite were accidentally set for Saturday.
**Please see the Title of the Ticket for day of event**
**Please see the Title of the Ticket for day of event**
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.
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.
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photo Credit: Ajay Suresh
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About the Film Festival:
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.
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)
Film at Lincoln Center (3pm – 8pm)
NYPL at Lincoln Center (12pm – 6pm)
- A celebration of Hawaiian dance with performances by Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima o Nuioka
- Ka Huaka’i: The Journey to Merrie Monarch (Hawai’i, Gerard Elmore)
- Plastic: A Love Letter to the Estranged (Samoa, Va’a Magalogo)
- Hafekasi (Australia, Annelise Hickey)
- Mālama Maui
- Waikiki the Film (Hawai’i, Chris Kahunahana)
Film at Lincoln Center (3pm – 8pm)
- ICAN will host a Conversation with Renown New Zealand screen-legends, Rena Owen. Best-known for her lead role as Beath in Lee Tamahori's New Zealand cult classic "Once Were Warriors", This interactive panel will discuss representing authentic portrayals of Pasifika characters on screen, the unique opportunities and challenges of working on productions in Hawaii and across the Pacific Rim, and address questions from the audience. Audiences will get invaluable insight on these inspirational careers that reflect the past, present and future of Pasifika entertainment.
Following will be the Emerging student Films: - Viral (Hawai’i, Stefan Schaefer)
- Fili (Hawai’i, Peter Filimaua)
- A Hui Hou (Until We Meet Again) (Hawai’i, Kainoa Presbitero)
- Kalo (Hawai’i, Gabby Kamalei Guarna)
- Nahuakai’pō: Voyagers of The Night (Hawai’i, Kaimana Broadhurst)
- Where Old Hawaiʻi Still Lives (Hawai’i, Lauren Luke)
Sunday, October 29—Closing Day
The Hālāwai Film Festival moves to the Village East by Angelika, where films will roll starting at 10:15am, highlighting selections of features, documentaries, short films, and animated short films.
The Hālāwai Film Festival moves to the Village East by Angelika, where films will roll starting at 10:15am, highlighting selections of features, documentaries, short films, and animated short films.
Film Schedule
(Times are approximations)
Village East by Angelika
181-189 2nd Ave NY, NY 10003
(Times are approximations)
Village East by Angelika
181-189 2nd Ave NY, NY 10003
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THEATER 1
11:00am | Shorts Block B
4:00pm | The Wind and the Reckoning 6:30pm | Shorts Block A
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THEATER 2
10:15am | Documentary Block B
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La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (6pm-9pm)
After highlighting The Wind and the Reckoning as the closing feature, Hālāwai Film Festival travels down the street to The La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club for the closing event featuring Makana, the Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist. Hailing from Mānana Ahupuaʻa, where he learned kī hōʻalu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) at a young age from Bobby Moderow Jr. and master Raymond Kāne, he became the last protégé of legendary slack key guitarist, Sonny Chillingworth, at the age of thirteen. Makana has received global recognition for his mastery of tradition as well as his own pioneering style.
Join us for pupus, drinks provided by Ko’olau Distillery, Sanzo, Moai wines, Sang and Sool
Following The Wind and the Reckoning:
The Delegation of Flanders in the USA will host a VIP Pau Hana (to celebrate the end of the work day). Due to a deep connection to St. Damien of Moloka’i, a Belgian priest, the Delegation of Flanders has partnered with Hālāwai in its efforts to educate the public about the 8,000 people afflicted with Hansen’s disease in the 1860s, which resulted in their exile to Kalaupapa and Kalawao on Moloka’i. At this event, we will continue the conversation about the film The Wind and The Reckoning, and hold space in order to connect media and filmmakers from various organizations and countries. The VIP reception will further foster a conversation between top entertainment talent from the Pacific Islands and the wider entertainment community.
After highlighting The Wind and the Reckoning as the closing feature, Hālāwai Film Festival travels down the street to The La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club for the closing event featuring Makana, the Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist. Hailing from Mānana Ahupuaʻa, where he learned kī hōʻalu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) at a young age from Bobby Moderow Jr. and master Raymond Kāne, he became the last protégé of legendary slack key guitarist, Sonny Chillingworth, at the age of thirteen. Makana has received global recognition for his mastery of tradition as well as his own pioneering style.
Join us for pupus, drinks provided by Ko’olau Distillery, Sanzo, Moai wines, Sang and Sool
Following The Wind and the Reckoning:
The Delegation of Flanders in the USA will host a VIP Pau Hana (to celebrate the end of the work day). Due to a deep connection to St. Damien of Moloka’i, a Belgian priest, the Delegation of Flanders has partnered with Hālāwai in its efforts to educate the public about the 8,000 people afflicted with Hansen’s disease in the 1860s, which resulted in their exile to Kalaupapa and Kalawao on Moloka’i. At this event, we will continue the conversation about the film The Wind and The Reckoning, and hold space in order to connect media and filmmakers from various organizations and countries. The VIP reception will further foster a conversation between top entertainment talent from the Pacific Islands and the wider entertainment community.
Program:
Our Sponsors:
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The Asian American Foundation
Our Partners:
Lead Partners
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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.
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Festival Sponsors
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Hospitality Partners
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A proud partner of the Hālāwai Film Festival, the Civilian is located in the heart of Times Square.
CIVILIAN HOTEL 305 WEST 48TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10036 646-692-8012 HELLO@CIVILIANHOTEL.COM Please use this discount link to book: The Civilian Hotel |
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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:
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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.
For more information, please contact us at filmfestival@halawai.org.