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All Films & Events

Listed here are all the Festival film and events, in alphabetical order.


Pacific Cinewaves

KAMAʻĀINA (CHILD OF THE LAND)

Film KAMAʻĀINA (CHILD OF THE LAND) Directed by Kimi Howl Lee A queer teenager navigates life on the streets in Oahu, until she eventually finds refuge at the Puʻuhonua…
Pacific Cinewaves

KAPAEMAHU

Film KAPAEMAHU Directed by Dean Hamer, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Joe Wilson The hidden history of four healing stones on Waikiki Beach, and the mysterious spirits within them.

KASHIF

Film KASHIF Directed by Haaris Qadri Kashif feels trapped by his struggle of being a dutiful son and a supportive friend.

KATANA

Film KATANA Directed by Don Bannai A 250 year old sword is brought to the US at the end of WWII. Explore the sword's…
Special Presentations

KAYAMANAN NG LAHI – Pamana Media Project

Film KAYAMANAN NG LAHI – Pamana Media Project Directed by Ajani Veluz-Abraham, Anastasia Nicdao, Andrea Nicdao, Asante Veluz-Abraham, Aurora Nicdao, Kamdyn Gutierrez, Keianu Jacinto, Kenobi Walters, Lucca Salazar, Natilyn Gutierrez, Nica Apeles, Noah Avoungnassou, Sakura Walters, Siena-Adélie G. Craig, Sophie Viray Short videos created by Kayamanan Ng Lahi youth that explore identity through media storytelling.

KID SISTER

Film KID SISTER Directed by Ysabella Smiley In this love letter to childhood fantasies, a born entertainer uses her love of performing to honor her…
Shorts Programs

Kids Shorts

Program Kids Shorts A magically inventive and wondrously bright journey through time and place, this collection of films transports and transforms…
International Narrative Features

KIM JI-YOUNG, BORN 1982

Film KIM JI-YOUNG, BORN 1982 Directed by Kim Do-Young A woman suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by others and the stories of the people connected to…

KINOKO

Film KINOKO Directed by Erika Gomi A couple of mushrooms have a fun day out!
Shorts Programs

Kuwentuhan

Program Kuwentuhan In Tagalog, kuwentuhan means to “tell a story to someone." This program centers on the stories by Filipina…

LA GLORIA

Film LA GLORIA Directed by Mary Evangelista A queer, lovelorn teen struggling with depression finds an unexpected connection to her illiterate abuela through the secret…
International Narrative Features

THE LEGEND OF BARON TO’A

Film THE LEGEND OF BARON TO’A Directed by Kiel McNaughton A young man struggles with the legacy of his wrestling father, as he follows in his deceased father's…

LEXICAL GAP

Film LEXICAL GAP Directed by Yoko Okumura Punk singer Lex looks back at the mistakes she made as a teen girl that stemmed from her…
Shorts Programs

#LIFE 2020

Program #LIFE 2020 From difficult family lessons to professional development, this is a cinematic reflection of life captured through the lens…

LIFE AFTER

Film LIFE AFTER Directed by Irene Nam LIFE AFTER tells the story of four women across the world who should never have met but unexpectedly…