Hong Kong Filmmakers Spotlighted at Honolulu Festival
Stephy Tang and Josie Ho are featured in the Hawaii International Film Festival's Spotlight on Hong Kong program.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Foreign
The Hawaii International Film Festival is welcoming Hong Kong artists Stephy Tang and Josie Ho for its Spotlight on Hong Kong program. Josie Ho is screening her supernatural thriller The Mage on Oahu.
Why it matters
The program showcases Hong Kong film talent to Hawaii audiences and highlights ongoing efforts to promote Hong Kong movie culture in the United States. For Honolulu readers, it offers direct access to international screenings and filmmaker appearances.
Stephy Tang promoted feature films My Prince Edward and Spare Queens at the festival, while Josie Ho's screening of The Mage runs at Consolidated Theaters in Kahala. Box office or viewership totals for these screenings were not provided.
The players
Hawaii International Film Festival
An annual Honolulu-based festival that showcases Asia-Pacific and international cinema and is one of the largest film events in Hawaii.
Josie Ho
A Hong Kong actress and producer known for her work across Asian cinema and the founder of the film company 852 Films.
Stephy Tang
A Hong Kong actress and filmmaker recognized as a leading figure in Hong Kong cinema and named the 2026 Hong Kong Filmmaker in Profile.
The details
Tang is the 2026 Hong Kong Filmmaker in Profile, and Josie Ho, the festival's 2022 Hong Kong filmmaker honoree, returns to the event after missing the prior edition. Convoy Chan and Iman Taheri are also participating in the program, which includes screenings and filmmaker appearances.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: The Mage screens at Consolidated Theaters at 8:30 p.m.
November 1, 2026: The awards reception begins at the Halekulani Resort at 6 p.m.
November 5, 2026: Oahu festival screenings end.
November 15, 2026: Neighbor island screenings end.
Industry Dynamics
The Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office organizes events across the United States to promote Hong Kong movie culture, and this festival spotlight extends that effort into Hawaii. It places Hong Kong cinema alongside other international film showcases in a widening market for Asian-language films.
Honolulu residents can catch The Mage at Consolidated Theaters in Kahala on November 1 at 8:30 p.m. Festival screenings run on Oahu through November 5 and on neighbor islands through November 15.
The takeaway
Festival spotlights like this give Honolulu audiences a chance to see Hong Kong filmmakers in person and discover films that rarely reach local theaters. Checking screening times early helps secure seats for limited showings.
What happens next
Oahu festival screenings conclude November 5, and neighbor island screenings continue through November 15, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more foreign film coverage to see how international cinema reaches American audiences.
More information
Find schedules and ticket details on the Hawaii International Film Festival website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hawaiinewsnow.
