International celebrities converge for HIFF Oct 24, 2009
The Hawaii International FilmFestival yeah, we're still talking about it will never be confused with the Maui Film Festival when it comes to bringing in celebrities for world premieres and screenings. Two different audiences, with Maui built more for Hollywood and HIFF for more of an international crowd. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ROCK PROPHECIES Presented by Samsung Memoir(TM), the Feature-Length Documentary Chronicling Photographer Robert M. Knight on His Quest to Find the Next Great Guitar Player, Will Have a Free Screening at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage Oct 1, 2009
In June, the film was honored with the prestigious Audience Award for Documentary Vision from the 2009 Maui Film Festival. IndieWIRE's Harriette Yahr, reporting from Maui, said, "This doc has all the elements of great filmmaking: a compelling subject, a terrifically-crafted story, a superlative look, a killer soundtrack, and loads of heart." The film also had the recent honor of participating in IDA's 13th Annual DocuWeeks in LA and NYC which qualifies documentary films for Oscar consideration. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carrere to star in Rell Sunn movie Sep 20, 2009
Harris, who was recently at the Maui Film Festival with his film "Bottle Shock," said the Sunn movie should appeal to a number of different audiences, including surfers, single mothers, people who love the ocean and Hawai'i, and people with breast cancer. "There's a lot to chew on here," Harris said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Your talent could win you a trip to Las Vegas Aug 29, 2009
The film has already won three best documentary audience awards from the Maui Film Festival, AFI Dallas Film Festival and the Nashville Film Festival. It also won best soundtrack at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ROCK PROPHECIES, the Feature-Length Chronicle of Conflicted Photographer Robert M. Knight, Will Be Screened at IDA's 13th Annual DocuWeeks Showcase for Films Qualifying for Oscar Consideration, August 14th-20th in NYC Aug 14, 2009
ROCK PROPHECIES has been drawing major awards since making its festival debut in March 2009, including three Best Documentary Audience Awards from the AFI Dallas Film Festival, the Nashville Film Festival and the Maui Film Festival, respectively, and one Best Soundtrack at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. IndieWIRE's Harriette Yahr, reporting from Maui, said, "This doc has all the elements of great filmmaking: a compelling subject, a terrifically-crafted story, a superlative look, a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Willie Nelson Receives Award At Maui Film Festival Jun 25, 2009
The Maui Film Festival honored Nelson with its Maverick Award for continuing to make music and for FarmAid, for being an activist for peace and renewable energy and more. Nelson is releasing an album of standards on Aug. 25. (KWTX.com, TX)
Hawaiian film to be shown Sunday at Maui Film Fest Jun 20, 2009
Maui Film Festival officials have announced that the Special Surprise Film showing Sunday at the SandDance Theater on Wailea Beach will be the world premiere of "Hawai'i A Voice For Sovereignty." ... It will follow a "MauiStarShow," a 20 minute tour of the night sky by Harriet Witt, the Maui Film Festival's Astronomer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Neighbor Islands Feb 7, 2009
"CADILLAC RECORDS," one of the series of Candlelight Cafe a films, Maui Film Festival, 5 and 7 p.m., Feb. 11, Castle Theater, Maui Arts ral Center; $12. 50. (Honolulu Advertiser)
