2024 winners

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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