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• Co-Creative Director of @aikanemedia
• Co-Programming Director of @hrfilmfest
• Class of ‘25 @scamanoa
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“Memoirs of a Show Queen” starring Joslyn Paige @joslynpaige_ Creative Direction: @markquirimit Makeup: @milannaragmua Location: @leekainoa @salonblanc @247danceforce Costume: @carmen_sd808 Director of Photography + Editor: @tonydiafilms Director + Lighting: @_ruledbyvenus
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Happy Birthday to my best friend, lover, and confidant! I am so proud of you and everything you have accomplished in this crazy fire horse year! Entertainer of the Year Hawai‘i 2026 Blessica Benton 2 weeks before this photo I called our mother Jerrica Benton to talk Showgirl of the Pacific stuff. I said to her, “What if Blessica ran EOY?” Behold, the pride of our esteemed houses, The overall House of Heavy Makeup from the House of Benton, the House of Dolcé, powered by the collective action of U.T.O.P.I.A Hawai‘i and the CSD Factory. I woke her up and asked her sheepishly- “so I talked to mom and we think you should run EOY” it landed on my birthday- so I asked her for a crown. 👑 To be blessed by bless is an honor and a privilege. I love you Promoting Showgirl of the Pacific at every news station possible! Co directors of programming at the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Creating Māhū magic with the house of Benton Seeing your hometown and breathing your Alaskan air and listening to Lana Del Rey driving 45 Meeting your friends and family I’ve heard so much about all the way in Ketchikan, Alaska. Watching the sunset with you and seeing the edge of the earth. Doing drags, having you backstage to zip,clip,stone,glue,brush, ect. And vice versa! Meeting you right before Covid when we both needed a friend the most. Programming the Eāhou film festival! Two festivals in one year!!!! (That’s literally so insane) Going to Seattle and documenting moms win for Miss Island Goddess Shivering in the Seattle air, dodging seagulls, yelling, “ALL HANDS ON DEEEECK” Celebrating our anniversary at ADEZ where we designed our first logo for a client. Opening our business bank account together for @aikanemedia On set for the Onipa‘a march The Kālele Media Training program partnering with HNN and Kam Schools Getting two certificates for culturally grounded story telling and web app design from Purple Mai‘a Honolulu Pride Lei Pool Party for your magazine editorial A love like ours is one built on trust, respect, acceptance, kindness, generosity, fairness, wanting to be the best, wanting to do the best, not giving up, trying new things, enjoying the same thing
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.: the legend of Goddess Kailani continues…✨ :. What an honor to create an opening production for the inaugural Miss. Showgirl of the Pacific 2026 pageant!! Mahalo to @carmen_sd808 @utopiahawaii for bringing us together to celebrate pageantry, māhū magic, culture and DRAAAAGZ!!! Mahalo to @aikanemedia @tonydiafilms @_ruledbyvenus for my beautiful intro video and all of the hard work you both put into making us queens feel soooo beautiful and special!!! 💖 to my naleopilimehana 🤭😘 @forever_mahealani thank you for always setting the tone with your beautiful poetry!!! I am beyond grateful!!! To my dancers @lalaxoxo717 @joannbefab thank you for always coming in hot!!! From the late night rehearsals to showtime synergy…thank you for always being there for me!! Fa’afetai to my sun god and Siva escort @silverbackunicorn808 ☀️also wanted to thank my beebee @sativabenton and miiiiija @gdolce for all of your help backstage!!! 🙏🏽💖 it truly does take a village and I’m soooo blessed!!! I also wanted to thank my reigning queens: Miss. Universal Showqueen ‘25 @joslynpaige_ ✨ Empress to the 44th reign of ISCOH @lovelyruahine Miss. Showqueen of Alaska @mayamiraclestone Miss. Scarlet ‘26 @zeewithdatea Miss. Diva of Polynesia ‘26 @yaz.feleti Miss. Venus Hawaii ‘26 @its.jaynahb Miss. S.O.F.I.A.S ‘26 @jaiyahsaelua And what an honor to have my island goddess sisters in Hawaii and on stage with me, thank you my goddesses! Miss. Island Goddess ‘10 @gisellefaaui Miss. Island Goddess ‘17 @kyleewestwilliams Miss. Island Goddess ‘18 @forever_mahealani Miss. Island Goddess ‘23 @thesamoanparis Miss. Island Goddess ‘24 @tepavaina 🌺👑🌺 📸: @goginogo808
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Here’s a recap of last weekend while on Oahu. From tea @tea_at_1024 to @scarlethnl to the @koreanfestival to lemonade from @mainsqueezelemonadehi to @kpopclubnight at @hbsocialclub to Random Dance Play @pacificexposhawaii This is the most fun I’ve had in a while, felt like I could let go and just be myself. Got meet so much people and I definitely want to do this again! #scarlerhonolulu #kpopclubnight #koreanfestival #randomdanceplay #hnlxfandom2026
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I got my bad baby by my heavenly side Photo by @mahinahoku.choy
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QWI filmmakers are the backbone of an industry dominated by cishet white men. The Queer Women’s Initiative Showcase was created to amplify their voices. The By championing bold, authentic storytelling, the QWI Showcase continues to expand the landscape of cinema and redefine whose stories deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Day 3: QWI + BL In memory of Adam Baran. Recognition is an integral purpose of the Rainbow Film Festival. We build our community brick by brick through manifesting a strong foundation held up by our collective interest in each other on a fundamental level. “Grace,” recipient of both the Queer Women’s Initiative Showcase Award and the coveted Audience Award, stands as a shining example of the storytelling excellence the Rainbow Film Festival strives to champion. When both the jury and audiences are moved by the same film, it reflects more than exceptional filmmaking; it speaks to the vision of healthy festival programming. “Patawid: All the things I leave you”, is an Ilocano boys love series rooted in full circle relationships. When are we ever truly ready for the love available right in front of us? Hopefully never too late… My partner Tony Dia wearing Balikbatik a handwoven rainbow sash from the Philippines. I got us a matching pair for our premiere of our short film “I Am”. Now we’re programming the very festival we started our film careers in- a full circle moment.
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37th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Red Carpet Event at The Hawai‘i Theatre by The Hawaii LGBT+ Legacy Foundation. It is truly an honor to serve as the Programming Co-Directors of the festival this year. It has been a full circle moment- from premiering @iamashortfilm and @the7thmoonfilm to carving out space for QWI and Student filmmakers to platform their talent on the very BIG SCREEN. It has been a goal of ours to transform the festival by creating a new precedent. We wanted to lead our Q + A with a deep understanding of the zeitgeist. Film gives us the context in which we can explore the hidden meanings of things by provoking an audience to kilo about a subject. Day 1 ‘The State of the Queer Union’ the politics that affect us all. Access to Gender Affirming Care was recently enshrined into law HB 1875 Health Care Shield Law- out-of-state legal immunity, professional licensing safeguards, custody child welfare protections. The film @justkidsofficial shares the experiences of families with trans children who live in red states who banned access to their life saving care. We are very fortunate to live in a community that recognizes this human right to happiness and self fulfillment. It is important to remind ourselves that the Kingdom of Hawai‘i is the global leader in Aloha for our Queer Community. Photo by @mahinahoku.choy @hrfilmfest with our Mother Miss Island Goddess 2026 Jerrica Benton @shoyu_bunnie Mahalo nui loa for always supporting us we love you so much 💚 Photo by @mahinahoku.choy Hui Kālele Ekahi @tah.inat + @talialeiagliam @hawaiinewsnow finest! Congratulations on the film festival premiere of “Restoring Inoa ‘Āina” at the @leiculture Short Film Showcase sponsored by @nmgnetwork meant to platform local queer filmmakers. Photo by @mahinahoku.choy @dfatuesi is such a kī It was an honor to have your energy during the Q + A for @watchglimmer mahalo for sharing your experience with us and being a star to navigate with ⭐️ Photo by @mahinahoku.choy Q as in lgbtQia+ Photo by @mahinahoku.choy
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What a weekend. ❤️🏳️‍🌈🎬 The 37th Annual Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival was one for the history books! Mahalo to every filmmaker, actor, attendee, volunteer, board member, Emerging Leaders Council member, committee member, staff member, and the incredible sponsors and community partners who made this unforgettable weekend possible. Your passion, commitment, and belief in the power of queer storytelling continue to create spaces where our community can see themselves, feel celebrated, and belong. Together, we celebrated record-breaking attendance, with more than 300 attendees at both our Friday Opening Night and Sunday Closing Night screenings, and an incredible 800 attendees joining us on Saturday. Seeing Hawaiʻi Theatre filled with love, laughter, and meaningful conversations reminded us why this festival matters. This year also marked the exciting launch of our Lei Short Film Showcase & Scholarship, an investment in the next generation of Hawaiʻi’s queer filmmakers. By supporting emerging local storytellers, we’re helping ensure the future of queer filmmaking in Hawaiʻi is brighter than ever. Check out this recap video and relive all the unforgettable moments—from the red carpet and powerful films to inspiring conversations and lasting connections. Mahalo for being part of HRFF37. We can’t wait to welcome you back. 📅 Save the Date: July 9–11, 2027, as the Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival returns to Hawaiʻi Theatre for HRFF38! 🎥🌈 🎥 @redefinedweddings
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🎬 In celebration of AANHPI Heritage month, we’re honored to announce All the Things I Leave You (Patawid) as the Closing Night Feature of HRFF37! 🇵🇭🌈 Join us for a special Closing Night Celebration welcoming the cast and crew visiting from the Philippines. Patawid beautifully reflects the deep cultural and emotional connections between Hawaiʻi and the Philippines through queer storytelling, love, and identity. See you all on July 12, 2026 at Hawaiʻi Theatre for an unforgettable evening celebrating queer Asian and Pasifika voices, filmmakers, and stories that connect our communities. ✨ 🎟️ Tickets on sale now at the link in bio or HawaiiTheatre.com #HRFF37 #HonoluluRainbowFilmFestival #AANHPIHeritageMonth #AAPI
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🌈 Yaaaaas! 300 tickets sold and counting for our HRFF37 Saturday Night Feature! The response to MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter paired with The Return of Kapaemahu hula performance has been incredible, and we couldn’t be more grateful to our community for showing up to celebrate queer storytelling, Native Hawaiian culture, and the power of representation on the big screen. ✨ Join us Saturday, July 11 at 7 PM at our new home, the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre, for what is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable nights of the festival. 🎬🌺 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the link in bio, at HawaiiTheatre.com, or at the Hawaiʻi Theatre box office. Don’t wait — this screening is on track to sell out. Mahalo to our screening sponsor Lei Pua ʻAla Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi and our community partner @hawaiiancouncil for helping bring these important stories and conversations to our community. 💚 #HRFF37 #HonoluluRainbowFilmFestival #MahuFilm #Kapaemahu #QueerCinema
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🎬✨ BIG SCREEN ENERGY in our NEW HOME! HRFF37 is stepping into a bold new era at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre — giving us room to grow, welcome more community, and make queer storytelling more accessible than ever before. Join us July 10–12 for queer films, a FREE red carpet event, filmmaker Q&As, live entertainment, and unforgettable moments in the heart of downtown Honolulu. 💫 We’re also launching our Lei Short Film Showcase and Scholarship program in partnership with our friends at @nmgnetwork. Supporting local queer artists and talent as they pursue film as a career. Shout out to our Presenting Sponsor, Bank of Hawaiʻi, for helping bring HRFF37 to life and supporting queer arts, culture, and storytelling in Hawaiʻi. 🏳️‍🌈✨ #HRFF37
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HRFF37 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨 **CLOSED - Congratulations to our winner, @somerandomyuri!** We’re celebrating the upcoming Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival with the ultimate HRFF37 prize pack giveaway! One lucky winner will receive: ✨ 2 VIP Passes to HRFF37 🍿 The ultimate queer film festival weekend experience at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre 🛍️ Exclusive swag Here’s how to enter: 🎟 Follow @hrfilmfest, @honolulupride, & @hawaiilgbtlegacy ❤️ Like this post 👯 Tag all your besties in the comments (each tag = 1 entry!) 📲 Bonus Entry: Share this post to your story and tag us for an extra chance to win. Giveaway closes June 1 at 11:59 PM HST. Winner will be announced via Instagram Story and contacted by DM. Open to Hawaiʻi residents only. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. See you at HRFF37 🎥✨
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