Hawaii International Film Festival

Honolulu, United States
Tier AUnder ReviewOscar Qualifying
95
Legitimacy Score

Major legitimate festival with strong credentials

The Hawaii International Film Festival is a established film festival held in Honolulu, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96817 USA. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+45 pts)

  • Oscar Qualifying Festival
  • 45 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96817 USA

Red Flags (-0 pts)

  • Trust status under active review

Festival Details

Founded

1981

Venue

680 Iwilei Road, Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96817 USA

Screenings

Physical screenings confirmed

Award Categories

1

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Legitimacy Score95/100
TierTier A
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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