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Award-Winning KULEANA Set for Release

KULEANA, the first locally-originated motion picture in a decade to screen statewide in theater chains, enjoyed an unprecedented seven-week, 13-theater run in Hawai‘i and Guam.

Fellows Announced for American Film Market

DBEDT CID announces selected fellows of the CLH Immersive Program who will participate in the world’s largest motion picture business event at the 2018 American Film Market.

Filmmaking Panel Coming to Hilo, Aug. 25

Are you interested in making films? A filmmaking panel is coming to the Hilo Palace Theater on Aug. 25, 2018, as part of Made in Hawai‘i Film Festival.

Special Showing of ‘KULEANA’ at Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas

By popular demand, Hawai‘i-made KULEANA will be shown at the Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas in on Thursday, May 10,, and have two special screenings that night.

‘KULEANA’ Perseveres in Spite of Battle at Box Office

The award-winning film “KULEANA” is in its fourth week showing on Regal Cinema’s island screens, including Keauhou Stadium 10 in Kona.

See ‘KULEANA’ on Big Screen Soon

Big Island residents and visitors have only a couple weeks to see KULEANA on the big screen.

‘KULEANA’ Held Over After Successful Opening Weekend

The award-winning film KULEANA announced the following Monday that its opening weekend saw near sell-out audiences statewide.

Long-Awaited ‘KULEANA’ Opens Today

The award-winning film KULEANA began its statewide theatrical release on Friday, March 30, 2018, at Regal and Consolidated Theaters throughout Hawai‘i.

Exclusive Interview With ‘KULEANA’ Star Moronai Kanekoa

Maui Now’s Wendy Osher talked with KULEANA’s male lead, Moronai Kanekoa, about the upcoming opening and a special opening event happening on Maui Saturday, March 31.

Teaser for Award-Winning ‘KULEANA’ Released

A teaser has been released for the award-winning film KULEANA, which will begin its statewide release on Friday, March 30, at Regal and Consolidated Theaters.

Award-Winning ‘Kuleana’ to Open on Big Island March 30

The award-winning film KULEANA will begin its statewide theatrical release on Friday, March 30, at Regal and Consolidated Theaters throughout Hawai‘i.

UPDATE: ‘Kuleana’ to Screen in Hilo, Kailua-Kona

“Kuleana” tells the story of a disabled Vietnam vet who rediscovers the Hawaiian warrior within to protect his family, defend their land and clear his father’s name.

Hilo Native Stars in ‘Kuleana’ at HIFF

Kuleana, directed by Brian Kohne, is the opening-night movie at the Hawaii International Film Festival kick-off in Hilo on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theater. Kristina Anapau (True Blood, Black Swan), one of the film’s stars and executive producers, is a Hilo-native, now living and working in Hollywood. The film also stars Stefan […]

Become a Star, or Create ‘Em

The Big Island Film Festival is nearly upon us and the screenwriting and filmmaking workshops still have some seats to fill. Thursday May 24, enjoy the expertise and skill of filmmaker Brian Kohne with writer and consultant Jen Grisanti.