Presented by the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation, the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most respected queer film festivals in the country. It features a full program of local, national and international films and shorts, creating a unique bridge between Hawaiʻi, Pacific Island communities, Asia and the continental U.S.
The festival highlights LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF+ stories, using the power of cinema to raise awareness and engage Hawaiʻi’s thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and māhū communities.
Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is presented in memory of Adam Baran.
For nearly four decades, the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival has lit up screens and hearts as one of the globe’s longest-running queer film festivals.
This is more than a festival. It’s a legacy of courage, culture, and connection. Through the years, the festival has transformed into a safe place for unheard stories that move, provoke, and uplift to be recognized and celebrated. Follow us through the event’s rich history.
Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival is brought to life by a team of dedicated individuals who curate safe spaces to celebrate the queer community, in Hawai‘i and beyond.
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