WELCOME BACK RAINBOW FRIENDS!
It was another tough year. But we survived, and we’re excited about finally seeing you again in June at a special one-night screening under the stars at Bishop Museum. Our full festival is moving to October to coincide with Honolulu Pride. It’s going to be amazing!
Empowering our diverse LGBTQ-mahu-aikane communities in Hawaii and around
the world through the power of storytelling.
About Us
The Honolulu Queer Gay andLesbian Foundation was founded in 1997 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to educate and raise awareness of the community-at-large about queer culture, arts, and lifestyle. HGLCF presents the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival annually in honor of Hawaii LGBT pioneer Adam Baran.
Join us for a very special one-night only screening at Bishop Museum – one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in Honolulu
In partnership with the Bishop Museum, HRFF presents a curated series of short films that bring the stories of queer Pacific Islanders to life on screen. This diverse collection of narrative and documentary shorts will make you laugh, cry, and reconsider what it means to honor culture and traditions without giving up who you are. Prior to the screening, guests have an opportunity to tour The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibition
Schedule:
Gallery open | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Screening + post-screening Q&A | 7-9 p.m.
Join us for a very special one-night only screening at Bishop Museum – one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in Honolulu
In partnership with the Bishop Museum, HRFF presents a curated series of short films that bring the stories of queer Pacific Islanders to life on screen. This diverse collection of narrative and documentary shorts will make you laugh, cry, and reconsider what it means to honor culture and traditions without giving up who you are. Prior to the screening, guests have an opportunity to tour The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu exhibition
Schedule:
Gallery open | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Screening + post-screening Q&A | 7-9 p.m.
Submit Your Film Now
HRFF is one of the longest-running and most respected queer film festivals in the country, celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2022. It is especially well known as a bridge between Hawai’i and the Pacific, Asia, and the USA. HRFF is an IMDB-qualified festival and member of the Asia Pacific Queer Film Festival Alliance. Submit your film on Film Freeway,
Empowering our diverse LGBTQ-mahu-aikane communities
in Hawaii and around the world through the power of
storytelling.
HRFF32 Award Winners
Mahalo to all the amazing filmmakers from around the world who entertained our audience from the safety of their homes!
Fun In Shorts
Best Short Film – Retribution, directed by Mel Orpen
Special Jury Mention – I Know Her, Directed by Fawzia Mirza
Best Documentary Short – VeniEtiam, Directed by Alex Hai (Alex Hai Gondola tours) and Mahtab Mansour
Best Narrative Short – Pool Boy, Directed by Luke Willis
Features
Best Short Film – Retribution, directed by Mel Orpen
Special Jury Mention – I Know Her, Directed by Fawzia Mirza
Best Documentary Short – VeniEtiam, Directed by Alex Hai (Alex Hai Gondola tours) and Mahtab Mansour
Best Narrative Short – Pool Boy, Directed by Luke Willis
Asia Pacific Short Film Competition
Best Short Film – Retribution, directed by Mel Orpen
Special Jury Mention – I Know Her, Directed by Fawzia Mirza
Best Documentary Short – VeniEtiam, Directed by Alex Hai (Alex Hai Gondola tours) and Mahtab Mansour
Best Narrative Short – Pool Boy, Directed by Luke Willis
Make the Yuletide Gay – Fundraising
Pool Party
Check out some photos from the event and stay tuned for what’s happening in 2022.
