“The Wailuku Film Festival is a celebration of the aspects of cinema and storytelling that really matter. The programming highlights a beautifully diverse lineup of films that challenge, inspire, entertain, and spark thoughtful dialogue regardless of your cultural background. I left the festival feeling more connected to my home and full of hope for our future. I can’t wait for next year.”
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Destin Daniel Cretton, Founder of Hisako Film Lab
"Loved this festival! The organizers were personable and took time to talk about our film with us. Events were well organized in the sweet small town of Wailuku, Maui. It was a great time."
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Laura Margulies
"The entire experience was awesome! The festival runners and all who participated in making it happen were amazing! Thank you for including us and we can't wait to see you there again next year!"
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Jamie Hallett
"Was such a privilege to be a part of the first-ever Wailuku Film Festival! So happy Maui has a new film festival. Brian and the team did an amazing job making this festival about celebrating and connecting with local local filmmakers and supporting our growing film industry on Maui and in Hawaii."
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Amia Voluntad
Had a great time at the inaugural Wailuku Film Festival. I appreciated the centrality of the events and filmmaker lounge, allowing for everyone to see each other's works and engage on a personal level. Great job organizers and Maui for being lovely hosts. Mahalo nui!
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Aina Paikai
"Cannot say enough great things about this film festival! The entire week was INCREDIBLE and so inclusive, fun, and filled with truly fantastic films. It was especially wonderful to see so many film made right here in Hawai'i. The parties were a blast, the food was delicious, and it was so fun to walk around Wailuku and run into friends and fellow filmmakers each day."
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Jana Park
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