MEDIA
Lāhainā Rising to World Premiere at Hawai‘i International Film Festival, Honoring the Spirit and Strength of Maui
A cinematic tribute to the people of Maui, this feature-length documentary chronicles one of the most devastating wildfires in U.S. history.
Read the full press release: Lāhainā Rising to World Premiere at Hawai‘i International Film Festival
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November 5, 2025
AsAmNews
“Lāhainā Rising” film wins best-made-in Hawaii ahead of Maui showing
Link: https://asamnews.com/2025/11/05/locally-made-lahaina-fires-film-wins-big/
November 3, 2025
'KCBX, NPR Station Serving the CA Central Coast
Rising from the ashes-Lahaina Rising documentary records deadly 2023 firestorm
October 24, 2025
Maui News
‘Lahaina Rising’ wins HIFF45’s Made in Hawaiʻi Award
Link: https://mauinow.com/2025/10/24/lahaina-rising-wins-hiff45s-made-in-hawai%ca%bbi-award/
October 24, 2025
Hawaii Public Radio
'Lāhainā Rising' homegrown filmmakers document 2023 tragedy and hope from the ashes
October 24, 2025
Hawaii Public Radio
Podcast: The Conversation segment starts: 16:25
October 24, 2025
Variety
Hawaii International Film Festival announces 2025 award winners “Lahaina Rising,” director Matty Schweitzer’s film documenting the destruction of Lahaina and it’s lasting impact on the people who lived there, was one of two recipients of the HIFF45 “Made In Hawaii Feature Award.”
Link: https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/hawaii-international-film-festival-2025-winners-1236560419/
October 24, 2025
Maui News
New documentary chronicles the resilience of Lahaina
October 23, 2025
Star Advertiser
Hawaii International Film Festival announces 2025 award winners “Lahaina Rising,” director Matty Schweitzer’s film documenting the destruction of Lahaina and it’s lasting impact on the people who lived there, was one of two recipients of the HIFF45 “Made In Hawaii Feature Award.”
October 23, 2025
Hawaii News Now
‘Lāhainā Rising’ documentary depicts emotional journey, created by local filmmakers. A powerful segment highlighting the emotional storytelling and the Maui filmmakers behind the documentary.
October 23, 2025
KITV Island News
Lāhainā Rising’ documentary premieres at Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Coverage of the world premiere at HIFF45, celebrating Maui’s resilience and community spirit.
October 22, 2025
Lāhainā Rising’ premieres at sold-out Hawai‘i Film Festival
The sold-out world premiere of Lāhainā Rising highlights Maui’s strength and healing following the August wildfires.
Link: Watch on YouTube
