Film

Mākaha-based surfer Kaliko Kahoonei stars in a new short film, “Haagua,” about surfing and Indigenous knowledge of the ocean, screening at the Honolulu Surf Film Festival.

The new law increases tax incentives per qualified production to $20 million. But productions with expenses over $60 million will have an annual film tax incentive cap of $60 million. That’s $10 million more than the current cap.

Vassilis Syrmos, the new Chancellor of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, speaks with HPR about his new role; Honolulu street psychiatrist Chad Koyanagi shares his story helping those suffering on the streets.

Filmmakers Anna Trent Moore and Ronald Moore share their upcoming film about legendary big wave surfer Buzzy Trent, premiering at the 17th Annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival.

Ann Wright, retired United States Army colonel and peace activist, speaks out against RIMPAC 2026; Filmmakers Anna Trent Moore and Ronald Moore share their film about legendary big wave surfer Buzzy Trent.

Sarah Fang of the Honolulu Museum of Art's Doris Duke Theatre spoke with HPR’s Kevin Allen about Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, a four-day film festival showcasing emotionally challenging cinema.

Chicago Sun-Times journalist Lynn Sweet offers more insight on the upcoming Obama Presidential Center; the Pacific Whale Foundation shares new research on the endangered false killer whale.

The Conversation highlights past Pacific Islander guests who shared their voice to speak on climate change and their part of the world.

Director Steve Sue stopped by The Conversation to discuss his new documentary, "The 100th: Seeds of Aloha," which pays homage to a proud history of Japanese Americans who fought in World War II.

Musician Jack Johnson spoke to HPR's Kevin Allen about the upcoming debut of his own documentary, "SURFILMUSIC."