Maui Youth & Family Services presents a special screening of Short Term 12 this Friday. Centered around a residential treatment facility, the film was inspired by director and Maui native Destin Daniel Cretton’s personal experiences. It won recognition at the South by Southwest Film Festival and from Entertainment Weekly. Guests can also look forward to music stylings by … [Read more...] about This Friday, Aug. 15: ‘Short Term 12’ at the Iao Theater
Short Term 12
This Saturday: @MauiFilmFest First Night of #FirstLight @MauiArtsCulture
MauiFilm Festival returns with a new series titled FirstLight this Saturday, Nov. 23 (that's TOMORROW!) at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. No need to wait an entire year to enjoy award winning cinema. This series will kick off with an encore presentation from this past summer’s favorites including The Short Game (4pm), followed by Short Term 12 (6pm), and closing with the … [Read more...] about This Saturday: @MauiFilmFest First Night of #FirstLight @MauiArtsCulture
Talking Story With Destin Cretton, The Maui-Born Filmmaker Behind ‘Short Term 12’
By Barry Wurst II Haiku isn’t known to be the birthplace of great filmmakers, but that’s about to change, permanently. Local boy Destin Cretton grew up there and his dreams of becoming a high caliber filmmaker have come true in a profound way. His critically acclaimed comedy/drama Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson as a worker at a foster care facility and portrays her day to day … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Destin Cretton, The Maui-Born Filmmaker Behind ‘Short Term 12’