Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival

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🎬🌈 Q***r stories. Powerful cinema. Community connection.The 37th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival in memory of Adam...
06/18/2026

🎬🌈 Q***r stories. Powerful cinema. Community connection.

The 37th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival in memory of Adam Baran returns July 10–12 with 18 films, one unforgettable weekend, and more opportunities than ever to experience the power of LGBTQIA+ storytelling.

✨ What makes HRFF37 special?

🌟 A FREE Opening Night Red Carpet Celebration for the entire community
🎟️ Lower ticket prices to make the festival more accessible than ever
🎬 18 films from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and around the world
🏆 The Lei Q***r Short Film Showcase & Scholarship Program supporting the next generation of q***r filmmakers
🎤 Filmmaker conversations, live performances, and community gatherings throughout the weekend
🍿 Enjoy complimentary popcorn and relax in the Bank of Hawaiʻi Lounge, open all weekend for festival guests

From groundbreaking documentaries to heartfelt narratives and unforgettable characters, HRFF37 celebrates the stories that connect us, challenge us, and remind us that representation matters.

Because q***r storytelling isn’t just entertainment—it’s culture, visibility, history, and belonging.

📍 Hawaiʻi Theatre Center
📅 July 10–12, 2026

🎟️ Tickets and passes available now at HRFF.org

🎬✨ Lights, Camera, Brunch! ✨🥂Join us for the HRFF37 Cinema & Sequin Drag Brunch on Sunday, July 12 at 11:00 AM at PEWA b...
06/17/2026

🎬✨ Lights, Camera, Brunch! ✨🥂

Join us for the HRFF37 Cinema & Sequin Drag Brunch on Sunday, July 12 at 11:00 AM at PEWA by Pono Potions for a fabulous afternoon of drag, delicious food, and q***r celebration.

Hosted by Marina Del Rey & Cocoa Chandelier, with special performances by Blessica Benton and Von Appetít, this star-studded brunch is serving glamour alongside a chef-curated prix fixe menu.

Choose from:
🥪Savory Option - Breakfast Sandwich 
🍞Sweet Option - Sweet Bread French Toast
🥑Vegetarian - Avocado Toast
All orders will include a small side of smashed potatoes and brussel sprouts.

🎟️ $55 per person includes your entrée, live entertainment, music, and all the sparkle you can handle.

Seats are limited, so grab your tickets now at hawaiitheatre.com and join us for one of the most fabulous events of HRFF37!

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🎬🌈 Roll out the red carpet! Join us for the Opening Night Celebration of HRFF37, hosted by the incredible Donato Fatuesi...
06/05/2026

🎬🌈 Roll out the red carpet! Join us for the Opening Night Celebration of HRFF37, hosted by the incredible Donato Fatuesi and Kristian Fanene Manuwai!

As respected Pasifika storytellers, advocates, and community leaders, Donato and Krit have built platforms that spark meaningful conversations around culture, identity, and community across the Pacific. Along with Vaelupe Ma’aele, their voices, authenticity, and commitment to representation have made Island Fever a powerful space for connection and dialogue.

Get ready for an evening of celebration, connection, and community featuring live entertainment from House of Zamora, Darren Zuko, and DJ Patrock.

✨ Free admission (ticket required)
📍 Hawaiʻi Theatre
🕔 Friday, July 10 | 5:00 PM

Walk the carpet, meet fellow film lovers, and help us kick off a weekend celebrating q***r stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and beyond.

🎟️ Reserve your free ticket today at hawaiitheatre.com, link in bio, or the Hawaiʻi Theatre Box Office.

🎬🌈 Roll out the red carpet! Join us for the Opening Night Celebration of HRFF37, hosted by the incredible Donato Fatuesi...
06/05/2026

🎬🌈 Roll out the red carpet! Join us for the Opening Night Celebration of HRFF37, hosted by the incredible Donato Fatuesi and Kristian Fanene Manuwai of the Island Fever Podcast.

As respected Pasifika storytellers, advocates, and community leaders, Donato and Krit have built a platform that sparks meaningful conversations around culture, identity, and community across the Pacific. Their voices, authenticity, and commitment to representation have made Island Fever a powerful space for connection and dialogue.

Get ready for an evening of celebration, connection, and community featuring live entertainment from House of Zamora, Darren Zuko, and DJ Patrock.

✨ Free admission (ticket required)
📍 Hawaiʻi Theatre
🕔 Friday, July 10 | 5:00 PM

Walk the carpet, meet fellow film lovers, and help us kick off a weekend celebrating q***r stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and beyond.

🎟️ Reserve your free ticket today at hawaiitheatre.com, link in bio or the Hawaiʻi Theatre Box Office. 

🎬 The wait is over — the official lineup for HRFF37 is here!Three days. Dozens of films. One community. Join us as we ce...
06/04/2026

🎬 The wait is over — the official lineup for HRFF37 is here!

Three days. Dozens of films. One community. Join us as we celebrate q***r storytelling from Hawaiʻi and around the world at the 37th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival. 🌈

Inspired by this year’s theme, Kīpuka, HRFF37 showcases stories of resilience, identity, and belonging through award-winning films, local voices, international features, and community-centered events.

Join us July 10–12 at our new home, the Hawaiʻi Theatre, for three unforgettable days of film, conversation, and community.

🎟️ Screening tickets and VIP Passes are on sale now through Hawaiʻi Theatre, at the box office, or via the link in our bio.

Which film are you most excited to see? 👀

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🎬 In celebration of AANHPI Heritage month, we’re honored to announce All the Things I Leave You (Patawid) as the Closing...
05/29/2026

🎬 In celebration of AANHPI Heritage month, we’re honored to announce All the Things I Leave You (Patawid) as the Closing Night Feature of HRFF37! 🇵🇭🌈

Join us for a special Closing Night Celebration welcoming the cast and crew visiting from the Philippines. Patawid beautifully reflects the deep cultural and emotional connections between Hawaiʻi and the Philippines through q***r storytelling, love, and identity.

See you all on July 12, 2026 at Hawaiʻi Theatre for an unforgettable evening celebrating q***r Asian and Pasifika voices, filmmakers, and stories that connect our communities. ✨

🎟️ Tickets on sale now at the link in bio or HawaiiTheatre.com

🌈 Yaaaaas! 300 tickets sold and counting for our HRFF37 Saturday Night Feature!The response to MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Lov...
05/28/2026

🌈 Yaaaaas! 300 tickets sold and counting for our HRFF37 Saturday Night Feature!

The response to MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter paired with The Return of Kapaemahu hula performance has been incredible, and we couldn’t be more grateful to our community for showing up to celebrate q***r storytelling, Native Hawaiian culture, and the power of representation on the big screen. ✨

Join us Saturday, July 11 at 7 PM at our new home, the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre, for what is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable nights of the festival. 🎬🌺

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in bio, at HawaiiTheatre.com, or at the Hawaiʻi Theatre box office. Don’t wait — this screening is on track to sell out.

Mahalo to our screening sponsor Lei Pua ʻAla Q***r Histories of Hawaiʻi and our community partner for helping bring these important stories and conversations to our community. 💚

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🎬✨ BIG SCREEN ENERGY in our NEW HOME! HRFF37 is stepping into a bold new era at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre — giving us...
05/26/2026

🎬✨ BIG SCREEN ENERGY in our NEW HOME!

HRFF37 is stepping into a bold new era at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre — giving us more room to grow, welcome more community, and make q***r storytelling more accessible than ever before.

Join us July 10–12 for q***r films, a FREE red carpet event, filmmaker Q&As, live entertainment, and unforgettable moments in the heart of downtown Honolulu. 💫

We’re also launching our Lei Short Film Showcase and Scholarship program in partnership with our friends at . Supporting local q***r artists and talent as they pursue film as a career.

Shout out to our Presenting Sponsor, Bank of Hawaiʻi, for helping bring HRFF37 to life and supporting q***r arts, culture, and storytelling in Hawaiʻi. 🏳️‍🌈✨

🎬✨ BIG SCREEN ENERGY at our NEW HOME!HRFF37 is stepping into a bold new era at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre — giving us ...
05/26/2026

🎬✨ BIG SCREEN ENERGY at our NEW HOME!

HRFF37 is stepping into a bold new era at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre — giving us room to grow, welcome more community, and make q***r storytelling more accessible than ever before. 🎭

Join us July 10–12 for q***r films, a FREE red carpet celebration, filmmaker Q&As, live entertainment, and unforgettable moments in the heart of downtown Honolulu.

We’re also unveiling our Lei Short Film Showcase and Scholarship program in partnership with our friends from . Help support local q***r filmmakers, artists and storytellers.

Individual tickets and VIP passes are available at the link in our bio or at hawaiitheatre.com 🎟️

Shout out to our Presenting Sponsor, Bank of Hawaiʻi, for helping bring HRFF37 to life and supporting q***r arts, culture, and storytelling in Hawaiʻi. 🏳️‍🌈✨

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🌺 Kauaʻi, we’re bringing q***r film, culture, and community to Līhuʻe! Join us for the next HRFF37 Friends in Film Talk ...
05/24/2026

🌺 Kauaʻi, we’re bringing q***r film, culture, and community to Līhuʻe! Join us for the next HRFF37 Friends in Film Talk Story featuring special screenings of Kapaemahu and Aikāne — two powerful Native Hawaiian stories exploring identity, love, and legacy through ʻike Hawaiʻi and animation.

🎬 Free film screening
🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Networking + community talk story
☕ Hosted at Hā Coffee + Hale Līhuʻe
📍 Friday, June 5 | 6–8 PM
🎟️ Free admission, RSVP required

As we continue grounding HRFF37 in local storytelling and q***r Pacific voices, this special Kauaʻi edition is all about connection, conversation, and celebrating the resilience of our communities through film.

Reserve your spot now at the link in bio or EventBrite.com 🌈

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