
HIFF Talks: The Official Podcast of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Recorded by and for the HIFF community, we go a little beyond the normal Q&A with filmmakers on their works and interests. Starting with intention, our talks inevitably go into unexpected, spontaneous directions. Such is the life of building community with creatives with a touch of aloha.About HIFF (hiff.org)As the vanguard forum of international cinematic achievement in the Asia-Pacific region, Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) endeavors to recognize new and emerging talent, promote career development and original collaborations through innovative education programs, and facilitate dynamic cultural exchange through the cinema arts.
Podcasting since 2021 • 33 episodes
HIFF Talks: The Official Podcast of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Latest Episodes
HIFF Talks: Interview with Bryson Chun
HIFF Intern Roma Lerner sits down with Native Hawaiian screenwriter Bryson Chun, discussing his breakthrough moments, finding his unique writing voice, what it means to represent his community as a Native Hawaiian storyteller, and his advice fo...
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HIFF Talks: Interview with Lindsay Watson
HIFF Intern Cyris Laury-Schaefer sits down with actor Lindsay Watson, discussing her career beginnings and breakout acting roles, as well as her transition behind the camera as a writer/director.You can see Lindsay at HIFF45 starring in...
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Interview with Filmmaker Justyn Ah Chong - HIFF44 HOCCI Podcast
HOCCI's Ashton Obrero sits down with Emmy award-winning filmmaker Justyn Ah Chong to discuss his career and experience at the 44th Annual Hawai'i International Film Festival. Justyn co-produced this yearʻs centerpiece presentation, MOLOKA'I BOU...
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Interview with Daerius Legg, HIFF43 Key Visual Artist - HIFF43 HOCCI Podcast
HOCCI's Olivia Trice interviews Daerius Legg, the artist behind HIFF43's key art visual and main trailer artist. Daerius' style was inspired by his love of manga and anime (Katsuhito Otomo and Osamu Tezuka) and his philosophy of "being stoked" ...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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Interview w/ Laurel Tamayo, Co-Producer of GEN Z MENTAL HEALTH: CLIMATE STORIES - HIFF43 HOCCI Podcast
HOCCI's Sean Oketani sits down with Laurel Tamayo to discuss her short film, GEN Z MENTAL HEALTH: CLIMATE STORIES, which was a part of the official selection for HIFF43 in the Environmental Shorts Program. This podcast interview covers the topi...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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