Film

“Kūkini” tells the story of the invasion of Maui at the time of King Kamehameha through the eyes of Maui warriors.

A local short film based on the time when King Kamehameha set out to conquer the Hawaiian Islands will be screened in Lahaina this week.

More than three decades ago, filmmakers Sara Banks and Kate Sample released the documentary “Out in Paradise.” The 1993 film focused on the stories of 30 women who, at the time, were living their lives as lesbians in Hawaiʻi.

Disney’s “Moana 2" will hold casting later this year for the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi dub of the animated sequel.

Disney’s long-awaited live-action version of “Lilo & Stitch” is out now in theaters. But viewers might notice some changes from the 2002 animated film. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

We revisit an interview with Chris Sanders, the voice and creator of Stitch, ahead of the premiere of Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch"; HPR's Cathrine Cluett Pactol shares about Ka La’i Ola, a housing initiative that aims to meet the needs of those who lost their homes to the Maui wildfires

Chris Sanders, the creator and voice behind the little blue alien named Stitch, has never left the character. After more than two decades, his voice of the beloved character will return for the live-action remake, which will be in theaters this Friday. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" premieres in theaters this Friday. But there's been another roller coaster ride of controversy surrounding the actress who plays Nani, Lilo's older sister. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

A Hawaiʻi short film called “The Arrangements,” set in a rough Oʻahu neighborhood, has been selected for a film festival on the continent. The 16-minute film centers around a group of Micronesian boys embarking on a journey to find their friend’s treasure as they plan for his funeral.

Hawaiʻi issued an estimated $24.5 million in film tax credits in 2024. Entertainment industry professionals are supporting legislative measures to create a film authority to raise the film tax incentives cap, which is currently $50 million for all productions seeking to film in Hawaiʻi.