Vilcek Foundation

Announcing the winners of the 2012 Vilcek Prizes…

At the heart of the Vilcek Foundation mission is our awards program; it is through the presentation of the Vilcek Prizes and the Creative Promise Prizes each spring that we most directly fulfill our guiding purpose, to raise public awareness of the outstanding contributions of foreign-born scientists and artists living and working in the United States.

Immigrants: Saving American Lives

An article by Richard Herman, Esq., Co-Author, Immigrant, Inc. (Wiley, 2009), and member of Partnership for a New American Economy.

Happy Holidays from the Vilcek Foundation!

The Artist behind the Art – Awai Reveals Her Process

On Saturday, October 15, visitors to the Vilcek Foundation gallery were given a personal tour of Almost Undone, the exhibition currently on view, by the artist, Nicole Awai, accompanied by art historian and exhibition essayist Courtney J. Martin.

AIFP Filmmakers Visit O’ahu Schools

Through its Guest Filmmaker Program, the Hawaii International Film Festival connects industry professionals with film students, giving young talent a firsthand look at life in front of and behind the camera.

A Special Evening to Honor Talented Filmmakers of AIFP

On Monday, October 17, the Vilcek Foundation hosted a reception to toast participants in the American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile (AIFP) program at the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). AIFP delegates, HIFF board members and staff, filmmakers, festival sponsors, and members of local press celebrated together on the Garden Terrace at the Halekulani Hotel.

Interview with Ian Gamazon, writer, director, cinematographer, and editor of LIVING IN SEDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES

You won’t want to miss LIVING IN SEDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES, a visually striking film with many beautifully executed visual tricks. It is being screened tonight, October 18, at the Hawaii International Film Festival.

ALMOST PERFECT was perfect!

Yesterday, ALMOST PERFECT had its Hawaii premiere screening at the largest theater at Dole Cannery Stadium at the HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (HIFF). The sold-out screening brought an audience of more than 400 to support actresses Kelly Hu (Hawaiian born and raised), Tina Chen (former Golden Globe nominee), and director and writer Bertha Bay-Sa Pan.

Fate? Or Just Love?

For the Vilcek Foundation, MY LAST DAY WITHOUT YOU chalked up many firsts at this year’s HIFF festival. It had a highly successful screening last night at the Regal Dole Cannery Stadium. In attendance were Christoph Silber, AIFP delegate, co-writer, and co-producer; Stefan Schaefer, director, co-writer, and co-producer; and Nicole Beharie, actress.

Press Conference Kicks Off HIFF 31

A press conference at the Rum Fire Restaurant & Bar marked the official start of the 31st Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF 31). In his statement to the media, Chuck Boller, Executive Director of HIFF, cited in particular the American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile (AIFP) program, sponsored by the Vilcek Foundation, for its important role in turning a spotlight on the many talented immigrant filmmakers working today in independent cinema.

American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile at HIFF 31

Aloha! Arriving at the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) for the fifth year, the Vilcek Foundation is gratified to see how our partnership with HIFF grows as we continue to collaborate on the American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile (AIFP) program.

Mixed-Media Exhibit Rings in Fall at Vilcek Gallery

On Friday, September 16, the Vilcek Foundation unveiled Almost Undone, a mixed-media installation by Trinidadian-born artist Nicole Awai. Guests at the premiere’s reception were privy not only to a first look at the pieces in this most recent collection of works, but also had the opportunity to meet and talk with the artist about her inspiration and process.