

Eahou Film Fest
Ea Hou Short Film Fest
Join us for our inaugural Ea Hou Short Film Fest, a celebration of Hawaiian storytelling and sovereignty. This year's festival is guided by ʻ
Ōlelo Noʻeau #2178:
"Mōhala i ka wai ka maka o ka pua"
Flowers thrive where there is water. When we nurture our communities with care, we all reach our full potential.
Event Details 📅 Friday, May 1, 2026 🕔 5:30–9:00 PM 📍 Shinnyo-En Temple, Mōʻiliʻili
About This Festival Experience short and micro short films (1–30 minutes) celebrating Eahou and bringing the ʻōlelo noʻeau to life across multiple categories: Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, and Wāhine in Film.
This year's Programming Director is Von Kaʻanāʻanā, Co-Founder & CEO of Aikāne Media. The Kānaka Maoli artist from Kahuku, Oʻahu brings deep roots in Indigenous media and storytelling to the fest.
Tickets Admission is free, but tickets are required due to venue capacity. Please reserve your spot in advance.