{"id":204391,"date":"2024-09-30T15:16:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T01:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=204391"},"modified":"2024-09-30T15:16:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T01:16:52","slug":"acm-provides-free-tickets-special-access-to-hiff44","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/30\/acm-provides-free-tickets-special-access-to-hiff44\/","title":{"rendered":"ACM<\/abbr> provides free tickets, special access to HIFF<\/abbr>44"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Photo credit: HIFF<\/abbr><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Academy for Creative Media (ACM<\/abbr>) System is offering a unique opportunity for ACM<\/abbr> students and faculty across all 10 campuses to engage with the film industry through the 44th annual Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> International Film Festival<\/a> presented by Halekulani (HIFF<\/abbr>). The highly anticipated festival opens on October 3, and ACM<\/abbr> participants are encouraged to register for free tickets and passes, courtesy of the HIFF<\/abbr>xACM<\/abbr> Accelerator program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The HIFFx<\/abbr>ACM<\/abbr> Accelerator is designed to help budding filmmakers and creative media students make critical connections within the industry while furthering their own professional and creative goals. The exclusive ACM<\/abbr> pass offers free admission to five HIFF<\/abbr>44 premiere screenings, access to industry panels, and invitations to special presentations at UH<\/abbr> West Oʻahu,<\/span> including screenings of renowned films.<\/p>\n

Said ACM<\/abbr> System Founder and Director Chris Lee, “We\u2019re so excited to partner for a second year in the HIFF<\/abbr> x ACM<\/abbr> Accelerator program. Already, over 400 students and faculty from across the UH<\/abbr> System have signed up for the free tickets and we’re going to keep the registration open through the Festival.” <\/p>\n

Boba Fett<\/em>, special screenings<\/h2>\n

One of the festival\u2019s highlights is the in-person appearance of Star Wars<\/em> actor Temuera Morrison at UH<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span> on October 16, for a screening of The Book of Boba Fett<\/em><\/a>. The event will be followed by a special presentation of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Ponoʻī<\/span> 1970<\/em><\/a>, a documentary celebrating Hawaiian cultural icons, such as ʻIolani<\/span> Luahine and Sonny Chillingworth, featuring precious images out of the campus\u2019 premiere archive, ʻUluʻulu.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond screenings, ACM<\/abbr> students can dive deeper into the festival through networking events like the Cinema and Media Mentor program, and HIFF<\/abbr>\u2019s Metaverse, which connects them with media professionals globally. These opportunities expand their exposure to the broader film and media industries, helping them explore career paths beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Academy for Creative Media through the HIFF<\/abbr>xACM<\/abbr> Accelerator program. This initiative has proven wildly popular and impactful for students and professors alike, providing our talented ACM<\/abbr> participants with invaluable access to the festival and fostering vital connections within the film industry. HIFF<\/abbr> is excited to support the next generation of filmmakers as they explore their creative potential and engage with the rich tapestry of international cinema,” said Beckie Stocchetti, HIFF<\/abbr>executive director.<\/p>\n

The HIFF<\/abbr>xACM<\/abbr> Accelerator program aims to empower students through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and a deeper understanding of international cinema. HIFF<\/abbr> continues its mission to promote cultural exchange among the people of Asia, the Pacific, and North America while advancing film literacy and career development for Â鶹´«Ã½\u2019s<\/span> emerging filmmakers.<\/p>\n

ACM<\/abbr> System supports 16 different programs across all 10 UH<\/abbr> campuses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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