LOUIS VUITTON HAWAII PRESENTS HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WORLD PREMIERE OF THE HAWAII-BASED FILM "THE RIDE" DRAWS ONE OF THE LARGEST CROWDS EVER AT SUNSET ON THE BEACH
City estimates over 15,000 residents and visitors enjoyed world premiere of THE RIDE
(Photo credit: Chris Dacus)
HONOLULU – Louis Vuitton Hawaii Presents Hawaii International Film Festival world premiere of the Hawaii-based film THE RIDE draws one of the largest crowds ever at Sunset on the Beach. Sunset on the Beach movies are located on beautiful Waikiki Beach with scenic Diamond Head in the background.
“We estimated over 15,000 residents and visitors enjoyed the world premiere of the Hawaii-based feature film,” said Malcolm Tom, Deputy Managing Director of the City and County of Honolulu. “It was one of the largest crowds ever. There were so many people that the restaurant vendors sold out of food. We would like to say thank you to the Hawaii International Film Festival.”
“We knew when we first saw THE RIDE, that Sunset on the Beach was the perfect location for its world premiere,” said Chuck Boller, HIFF executive director. “It is very satisfying to premiere Hawaii based films and this year we have a record 37 Hawaii feature films, documentaries and shorts. We hope residents and visitors alike will take the opportunity to support our local filmmakers by seeing as many of the Hawaii based films as possible, they are all special. Since we have already sold out the second screening of THE RIDE, we have added an additional screening on November 9th at Signature Dole Cannery 18 at 9:30 P.M. and we are working on a fourth screening to be announced.”
The cast and crew of the RIDE were present at Sunset on the Beach including Nathan Kurosawa - director, Wesley Nakamoto - Executive Producer, Scot Davis [David Munroe], Sean
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Kaawa [Duke Kahanamoku], Mary Paalani [Lehua], Weldon Kekauoha [Blackie], and Johann Bouitt [Caps].
FILM INFORMATION
THE RIDE [World Premiere/Waikiki Sunset on the Beach/ Hawaii: Cinema No Ka Oi]
Sponsored by City and County of Honolulu, Cades Schutte and The Cades Foundation
Hawaii, 2003, Beta SP, 90 min., English
Director: Nathan Kurosawa
THE RIDE’s brilliant performances and faithful local dialogue refreshes HIFF audience’s perception of Hawai’i films, bringing forth an urge to redefine its conventions. The honor of earning his place as the youngest world champion of all time in his sport brings the usual perks for 21-year old professional surfer David Monroe – select females, corporate and label endorsements, an army of fans, an agent, limo’ rides, and the occasional explosions of arrogance. He even surmises that the misadventures following a mishap on the waves in his next competition – landing him in 1911 Waikiki, no less – can only be explained as a well-orchestrated prank by his rivals. Viewers will astonish at THE RIDE’s detailed, yet subtle, rendition of early 20th century Oahu – indeed, enough to entice a visualization of walking alongside David’s experience while inviting them to eagerly observe and contemplate the sometimes overused time travel theme from a fresh, distinctive angle.
November 1st, Waikiki Sunset on the Beach, 6:00 p.m. - FREE
November 3rd, Doris Duke Theatre, 8:30 PM - SOLD OUT
November 9th, Signature Dole Cannery 1, 9:30 P.M.
November 9th, 4th Showing TBA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Advance tickets for the festival are available at the HIFF box office located in the Signature Dole Cannery Theatres complex. Program guides are available statewide at Blockbuster Video stores. Movie ticket prices are $8.00 or $6.00 for HIFF members. Basic membership starts at $50 and include 6 tickets. All movie pass membership starts at $250 and includes a pass to all movies, filmmaker receptions, and award ceremonies.
The box office hours are as follows:
• Monday through Saturday – Noon. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
For more information, call 528-HIFF [4433] or visit online at www.hiff.org.Established in 1981, Louis Vuitton Hawaii presents Hawaii International Film Festival is dedicated to advancing understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific, and North America through the medium of film. HIFF is considered one of the world’s premiere film events ideally positioned two months before The Academy Awards®. This year’s festival includes over 150 features, documentaries and film shorts plus numerous film seminars. The festival has premiered such movies as Crouching Tiger - Hidden Dragon, Once Were Warriors, The Piano, Shine, Shall We Dance and Y Tu Mama Tambien.
