The Maui Film Festival Offers Local Films and Entertainment
Joey Haar — May 12, 2017 — Pop Culture
References: mauifilmfestival & 7x7
The cultures of the Pacific islands are incredibly distinctive, and that distinction extends into modern forms of entertainment like the media on display at the Maui Film Festival. Hosted at the Wailea Golf Academy, the five day festival features screenings of locally produced pictures as well as independent art house shorts and even some big time Hollywood productions.
One of the most celebrated aspects of the Maui Film Festival is the Celestial Cinema screenings, which happen nightly. At the outdoor lawn, films project on the screen while guests lie under the panoply of stars.
Aside from the films themselves, the festival features cultural events including authentic dining, local entertainment in the form of dances, and filmmaker talks with some of the local directors and actors.
One of the most celebrated aspects of the Maui Film Festival is the Celestial Cinema screenings, which happen nightly. At the outdoor lawn, films project on the screen while guests lie under the panoply of stars.
Aside from the films themselves, the festival features cultural events including authentic dining, local entertainment in the form of dances, and filmmaker talks with some of the local directors and actors.
Trend Themes
1. Pacific Island Film Production - There is an opportunity for Pacific Islanders to increase their film production, showcasing their unique cultures and stories to a wider audience.
2. Outdoor Film Festivals - The success of Celestial Cinema screenings at the Maui Film Festival highlights the potential for more outdoor film festivals in unique locations with special viewing experiences.
3. Locally Produced Pictures - The trend of locally produced pictures is growing and film festivals are a great platform to showcase these independent works, providing an opportunity for distribution and recognition.
Industry Implications
1. Film Production - The Pacific Islanders film industry could benefit from investment in equipment and training to support local production and distribution of films with unique stories and cultures.
2. Outdoor Entertainment - Opportunities exist for the outdoor entertainment industry to attract new customers and audiences through unique experiences like outdoor film screenings that creatively incorporate nature.
3. Cultural Tourism - The success of the Maui Film Festival shows how cultural events like authentic dining and local entertainment can attract tourists and drive economic activity in the tourism industry.
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