HONOLULU (HI Now) - Making Waves Films LLC, the Honolulu-based company founded in 2005 by director/producer Kimberlee Bassford, announces the U.S. premiere of BEFORE THE MOON FALLS at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival on October 19 at Consolidated Theatres Kahala. Centered on mental health, the feature documentary invites conversation, reduces stigma, and strengthens community connections. The nine-year production journey demanded trust, access, and deep Hawai‘i ties, resulting in intimate, nuanced storytelling with strong cultural context. The film is nominated for HIFF awards—please confirm the categories you’d like listed. Learn more athttps://beforethemoonfallsmovie.com/and follow along on Facebook (facebook.com/beforethemoonfallsmovie) and Instagram (@beforethemoonfallsdocumentary). Banner headline/CTA: New documentary BEFORE THE MOON FALLS makes its U.S. premiere at HIFF.
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