Film & Cinema · Monday, October 26, 2026

New American Perspectives: in Conversation

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New American Perspectives: In Conversation is a moderated panel at Honolulu Civil Beat in Kaimukī, part of the New American Perspectives program presented by the Vilcek Foundation at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF46). Four immigrant artists from this year's cohort take part: actor Henry Ian Cusick, actor Alex Tarrant, director Liz Sargent and director Michelle Zhou, with Duncan Caillard moderating. HIFF describes the talk as a look at their careers and creative journeys, their experiences of culture, identity and belonging, and the way immigrant perspectives shape storytelling. It suits film fans, students and anyone curious about how artists who moved to a new country find their voice. No age limit is printed. The conversation is set for October 26 at 6:00 PM. A running time is not stated. HIFF's page links to an RSVP form but prints no price, so check the RSVP page to see whether admission is free. The page gives no street address; HIFF's lineup places it at the Civil Beat offices in Kaimukī, so confirm the exact location when you RSVP. On the same calendar, The Baddest Speechwriter of All + Mink! screens at Consolidated Theatres Kahala at 3:00 PM that afternoon, and the program's Ke Huy Quan conversation at da Shop follows on November 1. Search for Honolulu film festival talks and HIFF46 events to see the full run.

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