Did you know that, as defined by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the Maui Film Festival
is one of only six 'Signature Cultural Events' in Hawaii, and the only one on Maui?
Why We Do What We Do?
Because we believe that Original Cinema matters.
Especially when shared with others in sacred spaces.
It explores what it means to be human.
As well as Humankind's relationship to all Life.
Original Cinema feeds the spirit, heals the planet,
and inspires enlightened changes of heart and mind.
Its insights move culture and shift paradigms.
It fuels the Maui Film Festival and helps manifest
its character, its passion, its energy and its soul.
Why We're Reaching Out to You Now?
Because for the first time in our fifteen year history,
the Maui Film Festival has decided to explore what
every other film festival in the world long ago knew.
It takes special support from its community to thrive.
Add to this equation, the sea change of challenges to
film exhibition by digitally dominant delivery systems
and, absent dedicated financial community supporters,
the fate of any film festival becomes critical.
We get it.
Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, Google and YouTube,
all have a role to play in contemporary planetary culture.
But we believe that virtual community serves the planet
best when creating face to face, not just virtual, connections.
So we're asking any of you who love great film and,
especially on an island in the middle of the vast Pacific,
appreciate the importance of community building in these
challenging times, to please consider this request.
With your help and aloha, the Maui Film Festival will be assured
of its ability to vibrantly thrive not just in 2011 but beyond!
