HRFF35 is proud to present world premieres of these Hawaiʻi-made short films, showing September 20-22 prior to our feature screenings at the HoMA Doris Duke Theatre. I AM and ONE NIGHT will also stream for free September 20-27 as part of the Small Packages | Big Stories program.
Tickets for the Features include the Shorts. Meet the filmmakers, casts and crews at the Opening Night Reception and the Closing Night Red Carpet Event parties, and show your support for Hawaiʻi’s LGBTQIA+ / MVPFAFF community.
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Please note that purchases are non-refundable and all sales are final.
Saturday, September 21 | 2pm
Precedes LADY LIKE
MY PARENTS
Directed by Keliʻi Grace and Lance D. Collins
2024 | Narrative | Hawaiʻi | English
HoMA Doris Duke Theatre
WORLD PREMIERE
Things go upside down for a Hawaiʻi high school student when he decides to come out to his parents.
Additional credits:
Written by Lance D. Collins
Producer: Lance D. Collins
Director of Photography: Jess T. Johnston
Cast:
Ethan Eda as Matthew
Ethan Baysa as Mark
Bennett Guzman as Luke
Brent Anbe as Jonathan
Barry Kawakami as David
Keiko Bonk as Keiko
Co-Director/Writer Lance D. Collins, cast and crew in attendance.
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Saturday, September 21 | 7pm
Precedes SEBASTIAN
ONE NIGHT
Directed by Jason Lanuevo
2024 | 11min | Narrative | Hawaiʻi | English
HoMA Doris Duke Theatre
WORLD PREMIERE
Kevin gets stood up by his date who flaked last minute through a text message. Meanwhile Ben, around his age, gets stood up by his date during the same night. Two people encounter each other. They first make a small interaction but spontaneously Kevin convinces Ben to go out on a limb for adventure through the city streets of Honolulu. A new spark of romance enters.
Additional credits:
Written and Edited: Jason Lanuevo
Producer: Cody Retuta
Director of Photography: Colin Shimizu
Cast:
Kevin Liu – John Tran
Ben Abayon – Bryce Kekoapilialoha Linsangan
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Sunday, September 22 | 2pm
Precedes DUINO
I AM
Directed by Tony Dia
2024 | 28min | Narrative | Hawaiʻi | English
HoMA Doris Duke Theatre
WORLD PREMIERE
Ethan lives separate lives as a socially awkward college student by day and a fearlessly glamorous drag queen by night. That is, until his life is turned upside-down by Kekoa, his school crush. As his two worlds collide, Ethan is forced to confront his fear of change in order to win the boy of his dreams.
Additional credits:
Written by: Von Kaʻanāʻanā and Tony Dia
Cast:
Spencer Ilagan as Ethan/Malaya
Kaleo Pinto as Kekoa
Raquel Largo as Reyna
Hinamoe’atu Fale as Noa
Aleeciya Ashton as Marita
Producer Erin Arashiro
Co-Producers Von Kaʻanāʻanā and Kara Abaya
Director Tony Dia, cast and crew in attendance | Q+A to follow. Tony Dia will also be performing at the Red Carpet Event on Sunday, Sept 22.
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