2016 Maui Film Festival at Wailea Announces Complete Lineup of Honorees and Special Events
Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis, Michael B. Jordan, Kelly Rohrbach and Wyatt Russell to Receive Awards During Event, June 15th 19th
Wailea, HI ( June 9, 2016) – Entering its much anticipated seventeenth year of cinemaunderthestars, the 2016 Maui Film Festival a nnounced its full lineup of honorees, screenings and special events happening June 1519, 2016 in Wailea. Taking place at the Celestial Cinema located at the Wailea Gold and Emerald Golf Course, the Castle and McCoy Theater at the stateoftheart Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului, and the Toes in the Sand Cinema located on Wailea Beach behind the Four Seasons Maui, the festival will offer a full schedule of screenings and special events throughout the Wailea Resort. Award ceremonies throughout the festival will honor B ryan Cranston, Viola Davis, Michael B. Jordan, Kelly Rohrbach a nd Wyatt Russell.
In addition to starstudded ceremonies, the schedule is packed with screenings of l ifeaffirming films, inspiring filmmakers, and fabulous events that will highlight the culture, food, and beauty of Maui. Individual tickets and passes for the festival are on sale now at w ww.mauifilmfestival.com.
“Even though Hawaii is the most isolated population center on Earth, for five days both the island of Maui and the Maui Film Festival take center stage in the cinematic universe with a bevy of the brightest stars, ascending luminaries as well as a big hearted, challenging film program of newly discovered indie gems, and worldclass culinary arts celebrations,” said Rivers. “Simply put, the Maui Film Festival is going to rock!”
This year’s schedule includes awards, film screenings, and culinary and cultural events:
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Kelly Rohrbach and Wyatt Russell Honored with the 2016 Rising Star Awards at the Celestial Cinema Wednesday, June 15th, at 7:45 PM
Kelly Rohrbach a nd Wyatt Russell are each receiving the Rising Star Award, which honors a young film artist whose every role even in their formative years surprises, enthralls and delights audiences of every age.
Michael B. Jordan Honored with the Rainmaker Award at the Celestial Cinema
Thursday, June 16th, at 7:45 PM
Michael B. Jordan w ill be presented with the Rainmaker Award, which honors a film artist for having the mysteriously magical ability to profoundly and positively impact the creative dynamics of every project they are involved in both on the set and on the screen.
Viola Davis Honored with the Navigator Award at the Celestial Cinema
Friday, June 17th, at 7:45 PM
Viola Davis w ill be presented with the N avigator Award , which honors a film artist f or carving a path of distinction through the turbulent waters of the entertainment industry without sacrificing their fundamental commitment to excellence.
Bryan Cranston Honored with the Navigator Award at the Celestial Cinema
Saturday, June 18th, at 7:45 PM
Bryan Cranston w ill be presented with the N avigator Award , which honors a film artist f or carving a path of distinction through the turbulent waters of the entertainment industry without sacrificing their fundamental commitment to excellence.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Taste of Summer Opening Night Party cohosted by Grand Wailea, The Hollywood Reporter & Modern Luxury Hawaii
WHEN: Wednesday, June 15th, at 5:00 PM
WHERE: Grand Wailea
The Official Launch Party of the 2016 Maui Film Festival set the bar high for its culinary artistry and beyondcreative cocktails in its inaugural year in 2015, and promises to be an even more unforgettable event in 2016.
The VIP Soiree & Honoree Celebration at Spago presented by Maui No Ka Oi Magazine
WHEN: Thursday, June 16th, at 9:30 PM
WHERE: Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Enjoy mouthwatering morsels and specialty cocktails at this very exclusive celebration of this year’s honorees, hosted by Maui’s premiere magazine.
Taste of Chocolate cohosted by Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea & Variety
WHEN: Friday, June 17th, at 9:00 PM
WHERE: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Maui Film Festival’s overthetop event for lovers of chocolate! Dress up and experience the extraordinary flavors and sensual experience known as the Taste of Chocolate.
Taste of Wailea cohosted by Hawaiian Airlines & WHERE Hawaii
WHEN: Saturday, June 18th, at 4:30 PM
WHERE: David Leadbetter Private Golf Academy at Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Courses
The ‘TOW’ is both the granddaddy of all Festival parties and the ‘Crown Jewel’ of the Festival’s Culinary Arts Celebrations. In short, “The Best of The Best of Wailea’s Best Chefs.”
CELESTIAL CINEMA SCREENINGS PRESENTED BY HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
Wednesday, June 15th
8:00 PM – C aptain Fantastic p receded by Fable of the Wolf 10:00 PM – F olk Hero & Funny Guy
Thursday, June 16th
8:00 PM – M ad Dogs followed by S altwater Buddha
10:00 PM – It Ain’t Pretty followed by O ne Way: A Journey to this Moment
Friday, June 17th
8:00 PM – R io, I Love You
10:00 PM – T anna p receded by M y Brother’s Keeper
Saturday, June 18th sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines
8:00 PM – A lex & Eve p receded by G reat Big Story a nd C uddle Party 10:00 PM – N obody Walks in L.A.
Sunday, June 19th
8:00 PM – H unt for the Wilderpeople p receded by L ive Monumental
10:00 PM – G erry Lopez: The More Things Change followed by C hapter One a nd K analoa: Voyage into the Depths
CASTLE THEATER AT THE MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER SCREENINGS
Wednesday, June 15th
6:00 PM – S outhside with You p receded by M y Brother’s Keeper a nd H igh Chapparal 8:00 PM – H istory of Now
Thursday, June 16th
4:00 PM – M y Blind Brother p receded by T ugende Baseballer
6:00 PM – I t Had To Be You p receded by T he Shining Star of Losers Everywhere 8:00 PM – A live & Kicking preceded by G irl Night Stand
Friday, June 17th
4:00 PM – T he Seer preceded by M ining Our Poems or Odes
6:00 PM – S eed: The Untold Story p receded by S top the Burning 8:00 PM – S tereotypically You
9:30 PM – S trike a Pose preceded by T he Twisted Slipper a nd R SVP
Satuday, June 18th
1:00 PM – B oy & The World
3:00 PM – S weet Bean
5:00 PM – S onic Sea p receded by B eneath Wallace’s Line, T he Edge a nd L ive Monumental 6:30 PM – I n Search of Balance p receded by S andorkraut
8:00 PM – G oing Furthur
Sunday, June 19th
2:00 PM – S hort Film Showcase
4:30 PM – T he Great Transmission p receded by T he Art of Flying 6:00 PM – T he Last Dalai Lama?
8:00 PM – O range Sunshine p receded by U nlikely Temptations
TOESINTHESAND CINEMA LOCATED BELOW THE FOUR SEASONS MAUI
Saturday, June 6th
8:00 PM – H awai’i Filmmakers Showcase i ncluding G od is a Dog, The Roots of ‘Ulu, Aina: That Which F e e d s U s & S a m C h o y ’ s P o k e t o t h e M a x
ABOUT THE MAUI FILM FESTIVAL
Barry Rivers founded the Maui Film Festival in 2000 as a festival committed to the celebration and exploration of cinema at the intersection of smart and heart. The Festival’s mission has always been to share exceptional cinematic vision in the service of compassionate and transformative storytelling with a diverse audience who both call Maui their home and their home away from home.
Since its inception, the Maui Film Festival has screened more than 700 narrative and documentary feature length and short films from around the world to a diverse audience of industry luminaries, filmmakers, cineastes and movie lovers of all ages. Over the last 16 years the festival has been fortunate to honor such talents as Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Chastain, Claire Danes, Laura Dern, Zooey Deschanel, Adam Driver, Clint Eastwood, Scott Eastwood, Zac Efron, Colin Farrell, Andrew Garfield, Jake Gyllenhaal, Woody
Harrelson, Garrett Hedlund, Brie Larson, James Marsden, Mike Myers, Lupita Nyong’o, Emma Roberts, Owen Wilson, Olivia Wilde, and Evan Rachel Wood, among many others.
The 2016 Maui Film Festival Wailea is made possible by the tremendous and continued support of a number of local, national and international organizations. Official Sponsors include: Lead Sponsor: Hawaiian Airlines; Signature Sponsors: Hawaii Tourism Authority, Praise Genius, Sunrun; Major Sponsors: A ndaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Destination Residences Hawaii, Fairmont Kea Lani, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Grand Wailea, Hotel Wailea, The Shops At Wailea, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Wailea Gateway Center, Wailea Golf Club; Sponsorship Ohana: Mana Foods, Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, Pacific Media Group, Pau Maui Vodka, Spago, Rising Sun; Industry Sponsors: Getty Images, Hawaii Film Office, The Hollywood Reporter, Modern Luxury Hawaii, Picture Mill, Reel Maui / Maui Film Office, Variety, WHERE Hawaii, The Works Creative Group; Community Sponsors: Akaku: Maui Community Media, County of Maui, Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers, Hawaii Public Radio, The Maui News, MauiNow.com, Maui Time, Stella Artois, T’s Restaurants.
For additional information, call the Film Festival Headquarters at 8 085799244 or visit www.mauifilmfestival.com.
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