‘Ōpio Fest is HIFF’s New Signature Spring Showcase

‘Ōpio Fest is HIFF’s New Signature Spring Showcase

Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i International Film Festival   Every spring, the Hawai‘i International Film Festival presents a mini festival of early-year films from Sundance and other recent festivals around the world. And since last year, it’s also showcased student films. Now, the two have combined forces for one event called ‘Ōpio Fest, running April 8–13 at Consolidated Theatres Kāhala.   Among the 16 features, six shorts and 56 student films, e…