Join HIFF and Vilcek Foundation’s New American Perspectives guest filmmakers Henry Ian Cusick, Liz Sargent, Alex Tarrant, and Michelle Zhou for a lively discussion about their careers, creative journeys, and cross-cultural experiences. This event will take place at Honolulu Civil Beat on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Together, these artists reflect on how immigrant, foreign-born, and Indigenous perspectives enrich the creative landscape, challenge conventional narratives, and expand the evolving language of American Storytelling.
Panelists:
Henry Ian Cusick – starring in LOS VAMPIRES
Liz Sargent – Director of TAKE ME HOME
Alex Tarrant – Starring in SGT. HAANE
Michelle Zhou – Director of BIG LITTLE THINGS
Moderated by: Duncan Caillard
Together, these artists reflect on how immigrant, foreign-born, and Indigenous perspectives enrich the creative landscape, challenge conventional narratives, and expand the evolving language of American storytelling.
The New American Perspectives program is presented in partnership with @hiffhawaii @vilcekfoundation and supported in part by Civil Beat.