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February 1, 2012 is the final deadline to submit films for the 7th annual Big Island Film Festival (BIFF) at Mauna Lani Resort.  Just acclaimed as one of MovieMaker Magazine's “Cool Fests 2011: Counting Down 20 Can't-Miss Festivals,” BIFF 2012 takes place May 24-28, on location at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i and The Shops at Mauna Lani.

Big Island Film Festival film submission deadline is February 1, 2012

February 1, 2012 is the final deadline to submit films for the 7th annual Big Island Film Festival (BIFF) at Mauna Lani Resort. Just acclaimed as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “Cool Fests 2011: Counting Down 20 Can’t-Miss Festivals,” BIFF 2012 takes place May 24-28, on location at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i and The Shops at […]

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Celebrity actresses Sarah Wayne Callies (“The Walking Dead”) and Hilo’s own Kristina Anapau (“Black Swan”) were present to receive special “No Ka Oi” awards from Big Island Film Festival Executive Director Leo Sears.

Winners of the Big Island Film Festival 2011

Celebrity actresses Sarah Wayne Callies (“The Walking Dead”) and Hilo’s own Kristina Anapau (“Black Swan”) were present to receive special “No Ka Oi” awards from Big Island Film Festival Executive Director Leo Sears.

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Written and directed by Misa Tupou, One Night symbolically explores the new growth of Chinatown Honolulu through homelessness. The judging panel commented that One Night was “compelling throughout, [it] gave a great sense of Chinatown; [it] put [a] human face on homelessness”. Winning the Showdown event enabled One Night to screen at the 2009 Hawai’i International Film Festiv

Film ‘One Night’ featured at Big Island Film Festival

Written and directed by Misa Tupou, One Night symbolically explores the new growth of Chinatown Honolulu through homelessness. The judging panel commented that One Night was “compelling throughout, [it] gave a great sense of Chinatown; [it] put [a] human face on homelessness”. Winning the Showdown event enabled One Night to screen at the 2009 Hawai’i […]

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Music and movie magic go hand in hand in Hawaii, and the Big Island Film Festival is proud to announce that John Cruz and his heart-strumming slack key will take the stage for “Best of the Fest,” Sunday, May 16.

John Cruz to headline the ‘Best of the Fest’ Sunday (May 16)

Music and movie magic go hand in hand in Hawaii, and the Big Island Film Festival is proud to announce that John Cruz and his heart-strumming slack key will take the stage for “Best of the Fest,” Sunday, May 16.

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Hollywood screenwriter Ron Osborn shares his special system and insider tips for transforming a big idea to the big screen at the Big Island Film Festival’s workshop “Idea to Screenplay: A Step by Step Process for Turning Your Idea into a Screenplay.”  Class takes place Saturday, May 15 at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for only $50.  Advance registration by May 5th is required, at www.BigIslandFilmFestival.com.

Hollywood’s Osborn to teach screenplay workshop Saturday (May 15)

Hollywood screenwriter Ron Osborn shares his special system and insider tips for transforming a big idea to the big screen at the Big Island Film Festival’s workshop “Idea to Screenplay: A Step by Step Process for Turning Your Idea into a Screenplay.” Class takes place Saturday, May 15 at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows […]

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66 independent narrative films have been selected for the 2010 Big Island Film Festival, happening May 12-16 at Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Entries from 10 foreign countries join 56 American films including 11 shot in Hawaii locations, for a full slate of thrillers, dramas, comedies, family and animated films—altogether 12 features and 54 shorts.

Big Island Film Festival chooses 66 films

66 independent narrative films have been selected for the 2010 Big Island Film Festival, happening May 12-16 at Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Entries from 10 foreign countries join 56 American films including 11 shot in Hawaii locations, for a full slate of thrillers, dramas, comedies, family and animated films—altogether 12 […]

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Movie magic under Hawaii stars helps make the Big Island Film Festival one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 2009 Top 25 “Coolest Film Festivals,” and independent filmmakers are encouraged to experience the excitement.  The Big Island Film Festival is now accepting films for its 4th annual event May 12-16, 2010.

Call for entries for the 2010 Big Island Film Festival

Movie magic under Hawaii stars helps make the Big Island Film Festival one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 2009 Top 25 “Coolest Film Festivals,” and independent filmmakers are encouraged to experience the excitement. The Big Island Film Festival is now accepting films for its 4th annual event May 12-16, 2010.

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Waiakea beats Kea‘au 40-39 in double overtime

Waiakea beats Kea‘au 40-39 in double overtime

  Kea‘au at Waiakea BIIF Varsity Football. Waiakea touchdown in first quarter. Video by Baron Sekiya/Hawaii 24/7 Keaau, 39, at Waiakea, 40 (2 OT)

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Free Big Island Film Festival starts today at The Shops at Mauna Lani

Free Big Island Film Festival starts today at The Shops at Mauna Lani

MEDIA RELEASE FREE FILM FEST FLICKS SHOW UNDER THE STARS AT THE SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI Big Island Film Festival 2009 Summer Series presents handpicked short and feature films Kohala Coast, Hawai‘i – The Big Island Film Festival will show a handpicked collection of independent film under the stars on Friday, June 19 and Friday, […]

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