There’s something special about a film festival opener. It sets the tone. It sparks conversation. It tells audiences, “You’re about to experience something unforgettable.” And now, just days before the start of the 2026 Be Reel Child & Youth Film Festival, we’re thrilled to announce a major addition to this year’s lineup that does exactly […]
For the centered past sixteen years, Maui Huliau Foundation has worked to empower Maui youth through hands-on, community, and aina-based educational programs that strengthen environmental literacy and leadership. Through student-driven projects and partnerships with community organizations across the island, youth are encouraged to explore their role in creating a more sustainable future while deepening their connection to […]
There are some places on Maui that feel almost mythical. Places wrapped in clouds, layered in stories, and protected by generations of cultural understanding. Puu Kukui is one of those places. Now, that legendary West Maui summit is stepping into the spotlight through the 2024 film Puu Kukui: The Hill of Enlightenment, a visually rich […]
There are stories that entertain you for a couple of hours… and then there are stories that stay with you long after the credits roll. This year’s Be Reel Child and Youth Film Festival is proud to present one of the most emotionally rich and culturally significant projects in the festival lineup: All the Things […]
Some stories don’t just entertain us — they reconnect us to who we are. This weekend at the Be Reel Child and Youth Film Festival, audiences will have the chance to experience one of those rare and unforgettable films with The Queen’s Flowers, an award-winning animated short from Native Hawaiian filmmaker Ciara Leinaʻala Lacy. Beautifully […]
Every summer, parents across Maui ask the same question: How can I get my teen off their phone, out into the world, and doing something that actually matters? For lots of families, the answer has been Camp Imua for nearly 50 years. This summer, Camp Imua celebrates its 50th anniversary — a milestone built on […]
Some kids grow up dreaming about becoming astronauts. Others dream about becoming rock stars, athletes, or actors. For Maui filmmaker Max McManus, the dream started with a borrowed iPad, homemade stop-motion videos, and an imagination too big to sit still. Long before film school, movie sets, or festival screenings, Max was just a local kid […]
There’s something special about seeing the world through the eyes of a child—and this May, our community gets to do exactly that. The Be Reel Children’s Film Festival is officially rolling out its full 2026 film schedule, and with it, a vibrant, heartfelt invitation to experience stories that are about kids, for kids, and by […]
As Dream Prom draws near, we can feel the excitement building. In less than two weeks on May 2, Imua Family Services will host its inaugural Dream Prom—a night designed to celebrate, uplift, and create unforgettable memories for youth with special needs across Maui County. The vision has always been simple but powerful: every young […]
The excitement around the inaugural Be Reel Film Festival over the upcoming 2026 Memorial Day weekend continues to build—and we’re just getting started. Following the announcement of Maui’s first-ever youth-led film festival, we’re excited to share what’s coming next… and how you can be part of it. Mark your calendars—ticket sales officially open on April […]
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