In this blog I will review and wrap up my final experience as a Hawaii Pacific University student attending the Hawaii International Film Festival. It has been an honor to contribute so much of my time and effort to this event over the last three years at HPU, gaining experience with this internationally recognized area … [Read…]
At the 37th Hawaii International Film Festival I watched a total of three films, including, Glass Garden (2017), Downsizing (2017), and The Endless (2017). I decided to watch Glass Garden because it seemed like it had an interesting and unique narrative, and I was excited to see how Yun Ji-woon, the cinematographer, captured nature and … [Read…]
Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Scott Moorhead, the science fiction thriller The Endless (2017) follows Justin and Aaron, brothers, as they return to a cult they escaped as children after receiving a mysterious video message from the camp. As they spend a few nights with the cult, Justin and Aaron start to find that … [Read…]
The science fiction comedy-drama film Downsizing, directed by Alexander Payne, is about a procedure humans can undergo to shrink their entire body and start life in a new community. The initial idea for the procedure was to help mankind reduce the amount of trash, waste, and energy used by regular sized humans, and in time … [Read…]
The South Korean mystery drama Glass Garden (2017), directed by Shin Su-won, follows Jae-yeon, a promising researcher with a disabled leg and the ability to communicate with nature. After Jae-yeon’s professor and colleague turn their backs on her and her research, she decides to retreat into a glass garden in the middle of the forest … [Read…]
The parking lot was jammed packed, bumper to bumper. The movie ticket lines outside of Dole Theater resembled those of theme parks and the DMV; they were huge! Extra security were guarding the gates and additional volunteers were needed to control the movie doors. This was over the excitement of the first ever film premiere … [Read…]
Did you ever stop to think about where your plastic goes after disposal? Let’s say that smoothie or iced coffee you had this morning. After one use, you’ve threw away a cup, lid/cap and plastic straw that may end up in the ocean. How about the poke bowl you had for lunch? Was your fish … [Read…]
Last weekend concluded the 36th annual Hawaii International Film Festival, and was it one for the books. From the local documentaries to the Asian Dramas, there were thousands of people that walked through the doors of the theatre to immerse in the films. This year at HIFF, I was fortunate enough to have seen three … [Read…]
Prison Dogs is a documentary that will make you fall in love from start to finish. The film is set in a rural New York prison in Fishkill, NY, where the inmates there are paired with a golden retriever or lab, for a program called “Puppies Behind Bars.” After a process of evaluation, the chosen … [Read…]
This year was Hawaii International Film Festival’s 36th Anniversary, and I could not have been more excited to attend. Last year in 2015 was my first time attending HIFF, and I had the experience of a lifetime as I attended the opening ceremony, where I met many HIFF associates and several inspiring business partners that … [Read…]
Wednesday| November 09, 2016 By: Carina Lara “We owe it to the Director“ A captivating tender hearted story that was beautifully and accurately portrayed. We owe it to the Director. Thank you for bringing to light the unseen and for capturing the beauty of the forgotten and most often looked over individuals. “Bringing … [Read…]
This short film is an overview of my time at HIFF in 2016. I did not get to see a lot of films but it was truly an experience! Going with friends and experiencing these films together was definitely an adventure. I cannot wait till next year!!! Till next year HIFF!