The Hilo Palace Theater is honored to welcome the 46th annual Hawai’i International Film Festival for exciting slate of feature and short film premieres from around the world with a special focus on Asia, the Pacific, and Made-in-Hawaiʻi productions. Full program info along with weekend passes and screening schedule will be available soon.
Fun, kid-friendly films from both around the world and close to home. Recommended for keiki under 10 years old.
From the echoes of the battlefield to the rhythms of slow cinema and the irreverence of ribald comedy, these stories find grace, humor, and healing in the messy ties that bind us to home.
Sairi Ito delivers an endearing and tenacious performance as Majimu, a timid office temp in Okinawa whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when she enters a company contest with an audacious idea: create a locally made rum using Okinawan sugarcane.
MAKING THE LINE is a character-driven feature documentary that delves into the world of competitive Hula — where athleticism and artistry are inseparable from a living Hawaiian cultural tradition. At its heart are Kumu Keano and Kumu Lono, two master Hula teachers and life partners who lead a diverse group of dancers striving for excellence...
