Andrew Ruiz and Chuti Tiu
Jackson Rathbone celebrated his Golden Honu award.
Jackson Rathbone celebrated his Golden Honu award.
Mayor Billy Kenoi and Takako Kenoi
Mayor Billy Kenoi and Takako Kenoi
The ladies of Halau E Hulali Mai I Ka Lā
Portia Doubleday and Jennifer Grisanti
Portia Doubleday and Jennifer Grisanti
August 28, 2014 | Parties
While Honolulu and Maui often get the spotlight for their cinematic celebrations, Hawai‘i Island has quietly earned attention from industry cognoscenti for its very own Big Island Film Festival. Held on the discreetly luxurious Kohala Coast, this year’s outing continued the tradition of workshops, film screenings and sun-kissed parties, including the invitation-only kickoff bash hosted by affable Hawai‘i Island Mayor Billy Kenoi at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. Among the top highlights were the tributes to emerging Hollywood talents Portia Doubleday and Jackson Rathbone, who both took home Golden Honu awards. But the most touching moment came when local director Keo Woolford scored Best Hawai‘i Feature for his film The HaumÄna. Now, that’s an ending we can call picture perfect. –Photos by Kirk Lee Aeder
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