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‘Salvador’ Premieres at Honolulu International Film Festival

Henry Ian Cusick’s latest indie short film titled Salvador, premiered October 17, 2025 on opening night of the Honolulu International Film Festival (HIFF).

Written and directed by Ian, the film features himself in the starring role along with a local Hawaii cast. Producers: Henry Ian Cusick, Annie Cusick (Henry Joe Productions) and Gerard Elmore ( Ohina Labs Production).

A second sold out performance screened on October 20, with an upcoming 3rd screening on November 12, 2025. as part of the Ohina Short Film Showcase, 6:30-9:30 pm at Consolidated Ward Theatres.

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Photo: Gerard Elmore, Annie Cusick, Henry Ian Cusick at opening night premiere

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Salvador caps:

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Salvadore video clip featuring Henry Ian Cusick

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BTS photo with Henry Ian Cusick and Gerard Elmore:

The Wind & The Reckoning Premieres at Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF)

The Wind & The Reckoning had its official opening on Thursday, Nov. 3rd on Oahu, with an outdoor screening at Bishop Museum, followed by a panel discussion with the cast and crew! Ian was able to take a break from his filming on ABC’s Big Sky to return home and attend the festivities and screening.

 Daniela Stolfi-Tow, with 808 Viral, was onsite and provided fans with great video interviews. Thank you to Dani and her assistant, Kohl.

We also have a video clip of Ian’s portion of the panel, and a sound bite with Ben Gutierrez from Hawaii News Now. 

It was a wonderful night for cast and crew, along with their family and friends…and of course the fans.

The film made it’s theaterical release the following night in Hawaii at Consolidated Theatres Hawaii on Oahua and will play through Nov. 17.

Neighboring island screenings on:

Maui – Consolidated Ka’ahumanu Nov. 18- 20

Hawai’i – Regal Theatres Makalapua Nov. 23

Kaua’i – Waimea Theater Nov. 17- 24

Ian’s portion of the panel
Ian discusses the book and story
Hawaii News Now Ian clip
Some fun with Dani from 808 Viral (encounters a stranger) and decides to interview him anyway
Dani and Ian on his Facebook Live
Kohl from 808 Viral interviews Ian
Ian with his wife, Annie and son, Lucas
The cast and filmmakers gathered for the panel
Actor Jason Scot Lee, Director David L. Cunningham and Henry Ian Cusick
Costar Nick Masciangelo with Ian at premiere
Henry Ian Cusick
Cast on Nov. 4 at theatrical release
Director David L. Cunningham with Ian and cast
Ian with friend and LOST co-star Daniel Dae Kim
Ian with Dani and Kohl from 808 Viral
Trailer-02 with multiple McCabe moments

Ian Attends The Wind and The Reckoning Private Screening in Hawaii

On April 7, 2022 HIFF hosted a private screening for The Wind and The Reckoning, for cast, crew and special guests,

at @ConsolidatedHI Kahala Theatre.

Photos below:

Ian with his wife Annie and son Lucas
Actor Nick Masciangelo and Ian

Photo credits: Madi Grace , Stuart Featheran and Nick Masciangelo from Instagram.

*The Wind and The Reckoning is the true Hawaiian story of Ko’alau and Pi’ilani who are forced to flee after the government tries to separate their family during a Leprosy outbreak.*

*As an outbreak of leprosy engulfs 19th-century colonial Hawai’i, a small group of infected Native Hawaiians resist government-mandated exile, taking a courageous stand against the provisional government in a story inspired by real-life events.*  

Henry Ian Cusick as McCabe

The Wind and the Reckoning will have it’s official release later this year.

‘Red House’ Chosen As Official Selection at HIFF

From Writer Holly Sereni and Director Gerard Elmore……Red House makes it’s world premiere on November 5th, 2020 at Hawaii International Film Festival and will stream online until November 29. The film stars Bronson Varde and also starring Pashyn Santos and Hayden Jackson.

Both Henry Ian Cusick and his wife, Annie Cusick are thrilled and proud to be a part of Red House, serving as a producer and an executive producer.

“A man running from his past ends up coming face to face with it.”

Visit the official site for Red House to view the trailer and learn more:

RedHouseFilm

Tickets for Red House may be purchased online at HIFF/RedHouse

BTS phtos with producer Henry Ian Cusick