Winners – July 2025
August 13, 20252024 winners
1. Best Narrative Feature
• Winner: Echoes of the Tide
• Director: Sophia Rivera
• A seasoned filmmaker known for her evocative storytelling.
2. Best Documentary
• Winner: Whispers of the Reef
• Director: Liam Nakamura
• A passionate conservationist-turned-filmmaker.
3. Best Short Film
• Winner: Fading Horizons
• Director: Amara Chen
• A rising star in experimental short cinema.
4. Best International Feature
• Winner: The Lantern’s Glow
• Director: Takahiro Saito
• A celebrated filmmaker known for blending tradition and modernity.
5. Best Student Film
• Winner: Frame by Frame
• Director: Ethan Patel
• A film school graduate debuting with this heartfelt short.
6. Emerging Filmmaker Award
• Winner: Breaking the Waves
• Director: Isla Morgan
• A bold new voice in cinema making waves with her debut feature.
7. Best Animated Film
• Winner: Starlight Serenade
• Director: Jonas Feldman
• An animator renowned for his imaginative and heartfelt creations.
8. Best Experimental Film
• Winner: Fragments of Tomorrow
• Director: Ravi Das
• A visionary filmmaker pushing the boundaries of narrative.
9. Audience Choice Award
• Winner: Sunset Serenade
• Director: Elena Brooks
• A fan-favorite director with a knack for creating feel-good stories.
10. Best Made in Hawaii Film
• Winner: Island Shadows
• Director: Kai Maleko
• A local filmmaker celebrated for showcasing Hawaii’s culture and landscapes
